Offroad-Express

Hey guys

I have just bought a safari GQ SWB 1992 and it has light rust in both side roof rails

and substantial rust in the rear roof rail and it has lifted the outside steal

I went into whangarei today to see the Murray Tonks he has done some work for my bike before and he seemed very good.

he quoted me $1800 just for the rear rail work, my question is does anyone know/recommend a place that does very good work and a cheaper price? dont mind traveling to Auckland

Theres a guy I saw when I was in auckland that has about 15 of them in his yard and was doing this repair to a few of them.

Hes a member on here too but I cant remember his contact details.

Here is his trademe page.

Hope this helps

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Members/Profil ... er=1250294

Go see Bob Guerin he is near the start of Port Rd he does good work at a good price.

If you know safaris youl no that the only way to fix the roof rust is to remove the whole roof and sills and replace them , the roof sills and main body are 3 different parts and the electrolosis happens between the layers , I just did up another body with minimal rust but once you pull the roof skins of you will see where the problems lie , a brand new roof was 1250 from nissan (cant remember if that was plus or inc , and including folding the gutters you could do it in a day easily so should be under 2k do to the job properly , if you just patch it , it will rust out again in a matter of time

thanks for your advice, so to replace the whole top skin would be around 2k all up would that include paint?

Also do you know a place which i could get the work done with good workmanship and not too expensive? do you do it yourself? as I dont mind traveling to get it done.

My neigbor works offshore but use to own a panel shop !
Any reputable panel beater would be fine !