Technical Rear Panel

[mypandapop]

Hi, I've managed to get a brand new genuine rear panel the other day as mine has rotted out. I've removed the rear bumper tonight and the original has an extra part. Do I need this part welding onto my new one? Cheers

 

[mypandapop]

Here's my new panel, a bargain for 8 quid!

 

[Bartpanda]

This element is a support structure/jacking point for jacking the whole rear of the car, can be used as an "anchor" point for towing-rope ,it also is one of the mounting points for original towing hook.

 

[kolza]

Just as a matter of curiosity, where have you purchased that panel and how much it costed you?

 

[mypandapop]

Thanks for the replies, looks like I will have to see if my welder will be able to swop it over to the new one. The panels are on eBay at the mo. I had an offer accepted for £8.

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=271292893950&globalID=EBAY-GB

 

[kolza]

Brand new jacking points were available as well some time ago, but can't track it down now.

 

[mypandapop]

That's a shame, would have been easier than trying to use the old one. Looks like I'm in for a big bill for all the welding. Fingers crossed!

 

[kolza]

Where do you base?
As there is number of forum members across whole UK who potencialy could do the work for you and don't ruin you budget.

 

[mypandapop]

I'm in Leicestershire. I need the rear of both sills patching, rear seat belt mount area, rear panel replacing, and four other places