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				Rust
				Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:43 am
				by Nozzer
				Hello , I’m taking on my partners repair work , does anyone have a pic of what the rear substructure look like as marked in my picture , many thanks 
 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:11 am
				by TheLongRoad
				As it’s behind the bumper and under arch does it need to be exact? The bit with the plastic bumper support is usually suspect as well.  How’s the rear cross member?
			 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 8:45 am
				by g8dhe
				There really isn't any major part missing, merely the attachment points;
 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:06 pm
				by Nozzer
				Thanks both , just trying figure out if the void was part of the original construction .
			 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:11 pm
				by TheLongRoad
				More than likely one of many voids that are now opening up after all these years. Which rear arch replacements have you gone for, sprinter or the custom ones from Bongo Spares?
			 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 1:47 pm
				by Nozzer
				Bongo spares , expensive but your paying for the development , they look to fit very well
			 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Thu Sep 22, 2022 6:10 pm
				by TheLongRoad
				I think they look better, the Sprinter ones don’t seem to have the correct curve and as you say they are a lot less faffing about.  I see they have their own front cross member in thicker gauge steel. Good to see these old vehicles ‘saved’ for a few more years.
			 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Fri Sep 23, 2022 2:29 pm
				by Alkers
				This is from my van
			 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 7:39 pm
				by Nozzer
				Thanks all , good first full day on it
 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Sat Sep 24, 2022 8:49 pm
				by TheLongRoad
				Nice job. Well done. Will you be doing the spray painting as well?
			 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 3:29 pm
				by oibaf
				If one was to replace both rear arches, how much would you be looking to budget for? I think it's just one of those things that all Bongos eventually need in time!
			 
			
					
				Re: Rust
				Posted: Thu Nov 10, 2022 6:04 pm
				by Ian
				The arches themselves are not expensive. You can get a pair for about 70 Euros if not cheaper. It's the cutting, welding and respray that increases the cost. I'd budget for aroung 800 Euros if I was you.