Saloon panels

[Jack]

Thinking about replacing bodypanels sometime in the future, as the saloon is a starting to look a bit rusty.

Can you get replacement complete rear panels for the 2dr saloon? I know some places list replacement rear arches, but I may well need to replace the bottom of the boot side panel as well. I'd rather not have to cut metal to fit if I can avoid it, as my cutting and shaping skillz leave a lot to be desired lol

Also, will 3dr hatch sills fit a 2dr saloon?

[vallanc3]

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n122/vallanc3/saloonpanel2.jpg

ive seen a few pop up on ebay now and again,but not very often.you'll just have to keep a eye out

is'nt the saloon basicly a hatch with a boot added?(ie.floor pan wise) if so the hatch sills should fit

[Shaun_O'Donnell]

Hatch sills may fit, however the distance from the front arch to the rear arch is longer on a saloon than a hatch. Those who have tried fitting GTE sideskirts to saloon have found out that hardway.

[Jack]

Thats the panel I'm looking for.

Yeah, I did remember the sideskirts don't fit, although I'm hoping thats more to do with the wheel arch panels being different.

[craig green]

Try asking about panels at local motorfactors Jack.

Most round here do Hadrian panels (out of a Green book), they are generally a good fit & not too pricey.

[duick]

The sills match, OEM panels are still available.
As many people asked already about them and as shipping will be a mess (and very expensive) I thought about coming over to the UK with a van full of parts.

Cheers
Steve

[Jack]

I should think you'd definitely have the demand for a delivery run!! I'd imagine the rear panels would be quite expensive though, from Opel?

[duick]

I met my parts suppliers last WE and we only have to find out when to do it.
Panels are about 120-150 Euro, what is not expensive for an OEM part, in my opinion.

[Dan 130]

duick what a money maker you could be onto, rent the biggest van possible bring over the most demanded parts , 1 trip every couple of months lovely jubbly lol