Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:57:58 GMT From: "James Sweet" <jamessweetnospamail.com> Subject: Re: 900 Classic tailgate breakaway - Any ideas?
"Alistair Dore" <alistairdorenospamyonder.co.uk> wrote in message news:Ly50c.608$Dq6.489nospam-binary.blueyonder.co.uk... > I own a 1986 8v 900 Classic > She cost me £300 in 2003, and another £500 so far. Cheap motoring or what! > > Unfortunately the dreaded iron worm has destroyed the mounting > nipple/pin/thing for the Left hand tailgate gas lift, on the body work. > > My tailgate now closes like madam guilotine! Anyone else had this problem? > I can email pictures if you're really interested. I'm no mechanic but I had > considered a heavy self tapping screw, my usual mechanic, Aeromotive Saab of > Birstal in west yorkshire has not seen this before and suggests welding > another nipple/pin/thing. > > As an aside how hard is relining the roof? I can get the materials for > about £60, but dont want to waste the money if it's a really hard job. > > Cheers > > Al > > Your best bet will be to find someone who has a MIG welder and cut out the rusted metal and weld in a new piece, that is if you can find a similar car in a wrecker that isn't rusted in the same place.