Date:         Tue, 2 Jan 2007 12:59:53 -0500
Reply-To:     Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.UALBERTA.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Martin Jagersand <jag@CS.UALBERTA.CA>
Subject:      Advice on front collision damage

Hi

I'm in Munchen for my sabbatical. Naturally I'm hoping to pick up
a VW camper to go exploring in Europe. Turns out finding T3's in
good shape is not so easy here. Most have been used as daily drivers,
and are worn out inside and out plus rusted out by the road salt.

One of the better ones (ie nice inside, no rust, all new engine,
tranny, brakes etc) happens to have a collision damage. I'm
a bit leery of getting into repairs, but seem to have no choice
(others I have looked at have also needed work).

Please take a look at the damage and say what you think:

www.cs.ualberta.ca/~jag/rec/buss/BesVW_sm.jpg

Is it likely that the frame is twisted?

How does one repair this? Changing panels?
Or since the front windshield "pillar" took a hit
hit, is it better to cut out a clip from a junker
and weld in?

Any other ideas?

Also if someone has any tips of local repairs shops
here please let me know. (I'm in the western Munich area)

Thanks,
Martin