MR2 Body Work

jmm39531 · 09-02-2006, 03:51 PM

I have an '85 MR2 that I'm planning to restore. 224,000 miles. There are rust holes around the rear wheel wells. I had a minor fender-bender a few years ago so I need a new front bumper (and hood). I was thinking about getting a full body kit that would cover up the rust holes after all the rust is cut out. Searching on the internet I've found 4 different body kits; T-Type, F1, Kaminari, and D2. Does anybody have opinions on any of these or know of other body kits that are better?
I will have to take it to a body shop to get the work done, how much should I expect it to cost?
My hood is slightly bent up, should I get a new fiberglass hood? I've seen them for about $500.
Also, I need a right front fender. If anyone knows of one please let me know.
Thanks for any info.

mr2stealth · 05-13-2007, 06:51 PM

where did you see this fiberglass hood?

Mista 2 · 05-15-2007, 08:05 AM

there is a shop on e-bay that do body kits + carbon fibre bonnet that i think look good (sux im in australia or i would have it all) just put in AW11 and it normally comes up. other than that some pics of the kits you are talking about would help

Makelo · 05-15-2007, 03:44 PM

Dude, are you going to restore it? yet you want a body kit to cover the rust spots? What kind of half ass job is this restoration attempt? Here's an idea, Why don't you "cure" the rust and put some new metal?

If not, you can always head down to TJ (if you leave in Cali)

mr2stealth · 05-15-2007, 04:27 PM

alright, thanks..

09-02-2006, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
jmm39531 No Skills Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	MR2 Body Work I have an '85 MR2 that I'm planning to restore. 224,000 miles. There are rust holes around the rear wheel wells. I had a minor fender-bender a few years ago so I need a new front bumper (and hood). I was thinking about getting a full body kit that would cover up the rust holes after all the rust is cut out. Searching on the internet I've found 4 different body kits; T-Type, F1, Kaminari, and D2. Does anybody have opinions on any of these or know of other body kits that are better? I will have to take it to a body shop to get the work done, how much should I expect it to cost? My hood is slightly bent up, should I get a new fiberglass hood? I've seen them for about $500. Also, I need a right front fender. If anyone knows of one please let me know. Thanks for any info.

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05-13-2007, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
mr2stealth I want a RHD SW20 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona/Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 634 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	where did you see this fiberglass hood?

05-15-2007, 08:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mista 2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Adelaide, Australia Posts: 463 Thanks: 16 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	there is a shop on e-bay that do body kits + carbon fibre bonnet that i think look good (sux im in australia or i would have it all) just put in AW11 and it normally comes up. other than that some pics of the kits you are talking about would help

05-15-2007, 03:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
Makelo 89 SC Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 27 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Dude, are you going to restore it? yet you want a body kit to cover the rust spots? What kind of half ass job is this restoration attempt? Here's an idea, Why don't you "cure" the rust and put some new metal? If not, you can always head down to TJ (if you leave in Cali)

05-15-2007, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
mr2stealth I want a RHD SW20 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Phoenix, Arizona/Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 634 Thanks: 15 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	alright, thanks..