Best car to learn bodywork

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rich.
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Re: Best car to learn bodywork

#21 Post by rich. »

she's a member of the forum :D we should have a section dedicated to her & her micra..
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TerryG
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Re: Best car to learn bodywork

#22 Post by TerryG »

I have just got back from dropping off my range to have it's suspension bushes replaced and in the garage was a g plate micra having some welding done!
No attractive young ladies in site though, just Dave being rude about gearboxes.
Understeer: when you hit the wall with the front of the car.
Oversteer: when you hit the wall with the back of the car.
Horsepower: how fast you hit the wall.
Torque: how far you take the wall with you.
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Re: Best car to learn bodywork

#23 Post by JPB »

Aye, there's nothing that inspires rudeness like a gearbox! :D
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Re: Best car to learn bodywork

#24 Post by m.thaddeus »

Do not get a MIDGET unless you want a car with all new panels, but doors that wont close.

MGB GT would be great to learn on, but they dont come cheap anymore.
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Re: Best car to learn bodywork

#25 Post by rich. »

m.thaddeus wrote:Do not get a MIDGET unless you want a car with all new panels, but doors that wont close.
thats the challenge!!
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Re: Best car to learn bodywork

#26 Post by Willy Eckerslyke »

A bit left-field, but how about a van or pickup? VW Caddy, Citroen C15, Maestro van, or whatever. If you can find a cheap one, it can only appreciate. And you won't have to worry so much about setting fire to the carpets.
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Re: Best car to learn bodywork

#27 Post by rich. »

have you decided?
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