Body Parts

[rdssdi]

Definitely a repair with no need for a grafted piece.

Why did the tire contact the lip? That should be corrected also.

Bob
1969 Elan +2
1968 TVR Vixen
1963 Jaguar MK2 3.4

[S2Jay]

Thanks for the input, Bob. Yes, I have been concerned about why the tire would contact. As far as I know, the car is all original w/ no major body / frame damage. It has 155 / 13s on stock steel KOs, but I have no experience about whether hitting a major bump / pothole at max steering lock, bad springs, shocks, or some other such condition would cause such a rub. Looking more closely now, I see that the left side tire has begun to rub the fender lip on that side.

I had planned to lower the car a bit on rebuild, but I do not see how this would be possible with this tire size.

I am working towards a full front suspension & brake rebuild this winter. I will try to check all dimensions & symmetry as I reassemble. Also planning for Minilites / Panasports, now not sure what tire size & spacing will work

Jay

[kstrutt11]

After being rear ended I purchased a complete outer skin from the middle of the sills backwards and bootlid for my +2 from Boss, they are extemely helpfull and will mould whatever section you wish from the full original moulds, for me they filled in the bottom 3 inches of the rear window apperture as mine is a convertable.
It fitted perfectly using all the original joints except the sills which were tapered and joined.

I did the work myself after not being happy wth a previous insurance repair, after 4 years the only issue is one small star crack in the bootlid where the outer skin must have been hit by the hole cutter cutting the latch holes underneath.

[ClashofLotus]

Hey guys,

Sorry to resurrect this post but figured its better than starting a new one.

Is there any chance that Boss Motors is still alive and kicking? Does anyone know what the prices are like for a full body? After taking the paint of my body I have (probably like many before me) uncovered a lot of repairs that are needed. While most are probably repairable I was very interested to know what the cost of a new shell would be worth and if it made sense going down that path... even including the shipping to the land down under.

Thanks in advance for any help,

Adam

[Wattie]

Same thing here, removed paint and don't like the look of all the repair work.

Any idea what price a new shell is ?

Thanks,

A

[RichC]

give them a ring on 01953 887471.
they are based by snetterton racetrack
I called 'em yesterday for first time enquiring about rear end for +2 . They reckoned about ?750.
good luck!

[marklowe]

Boss Motors currently have a new S3 bodyshell for sale on eBay for ?2950, so I would expect a +2 bodyshell to be a similar price.

eBay item number: 321501875702

[nkat]

I just had a very helpful chat on the phone with Mick of Boss Motors re replacement shells. Today's price GBP3,000 for the dhc; doors, bonnet and boot at GBP160 each; full body for the dhc GBP3,900.