davecara Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Cant see a noob section so I'll say hello here instead I don't actually own a Landrover, but my uncle has commissioned me to fix his defender 90 300 TDi. Rock solid vehicle underneath but the bodywork is battered after its little 'incident' Cant seem to post a link, but if you google 'Liverpool dingle tunnel collapse' it'll put you in the picture!! Anyways, I know next to naff all about Landrovers but I'm eager to learn! So I'll be badgering for advice and help no doubt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 So it's not this beauty then? Land rovers look better with dents, how bad is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missingsid Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 This one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMB Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Some of the pictures published on Landyzone http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f20/newbie-254061.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 I've seen people drive far worse. I'd be tempted to bash things back out to approximately straight and live with it, unless he really wants it back to full shiny-ness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPendrey Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Looks just like a 'busy day' at some Pay and Play sites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Surely somebody's insurance will pay for it in a situation like this? Who was liable for the tunnel's collapse? If not, I would agree with the above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 These are a good solution http://www.hippymotors.co.uk/p/category/1006015078-KA-POW!+OUCH!CRUNCH+comic+car+stickers/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daan Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 About avarage... I would leave it, some great battle scars there, as they say, every dent tells a story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Maybe remove or straighten the bull-bars and remove or replace the side steps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_s Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 christ that was a near miss! could have been so much worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 That's mearly character! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallfry Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Instant write off on an insurance claim, would be a cat C by the look of it, so do that and get paid out, but retain the salvage. Straighten the rear corners as best you can, along with the sills, throw away the side steps and bull bar or replace if you must. Some used wheel arches in the right colour (or not) and live with it and enjoy ! He will no longer have to worry about scratches or dents, which is very liberating, and will have lots of cash left over ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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