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Which hatchback should I send out for paint?
West Coast Cali one with light rust.
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Existing hatch with dent and bad aluminum trim
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ClassicCamper
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 8:42 pm    Post subject: Opinion needed Reply with quote

I found a rear hatch on the west coast whike visiting a friend. Since I'm getting the car ready to paint. I'm trying to decide which hatch to use. The Cali version:


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I'm guessing it will be around $200 to ship it to me on the East coast.

OR

Use my existing hatch that has mangled aluminum window trim and a dent in an awkward place:

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Looking for some bodywork opinions. The hatch from the West coast has light surface rust, but clearly does not need too much body work/prep like the existing one.

Thoughts?
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PostPosted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:04 pm    Post subject: Re: Opinion needed Reply with quote

The lightly rusted one. That rust is nothing with a complete strip. Pull out the glass, panel and all hardware and strip it. Save the dented one. Ray
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 01, 2016 5:15 am    Post subject: Re: Opinion needed Reply with quote

I may have a NOS one interested? I live in Minnesota.
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