Accident damage to sill - advice would be appreciated

SteveThackery · 21st March 2024, 15:56

Colleagues! I am furious with myself - I've just damaged the outer sill on my 75 and it's going to need repair. I've been to a local bodyshop and he says I need to find a replacement outer sill. This could be cut from a scrap 75, or (of course) a new part. He would then cut out the damaged section, let in a new section, and paint it. The long chrome-like trim along the top of the sill is also damaged beyond repair, so again a part from a scrap car is required.

I have zero experience in body repairs and don't really know how to proceed. Does anyone know of a breaker that specialises in our car, or at least has one being broken? I live in Nottingham, but could travel any reasonable distance.

Will a breaker be willing and able to cut the sill off in a suitable state for reuse? Can anyone recommend a body shop that can handle cars of this age?

I've got a couple of photos. I'll clean them up and upload them a bit later. Thanks for any help or advice.

21st March 2024, 15:56	#1
SteveThackery Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur SE saloon, 2.5 KV6 automatic, 2002, White Gold Join Date: Oct 2023 Location: Nottingham Posts: 197 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Accident damage to sill - advice would be appreciated Colleagues! I am furious with myself - I've just damaged the outer sill on my 75 and it's going to need repair. I've been to a local bodyshop and he says I need to find a replacement outer sill. This could be cut from a scrap 75, or (of course) a new part. He would then cut out the damaged section, let in a new section, and paint it. The long chrome-like trim along the top of the sill is also damaged beyond repair, so again a part from a scrap car is required. I have zero experience in body repairs and don't really know how to proceed. Does anyone know of a breaker that specialises in our car, or at least has one being broken? I live in Nottingham, but could travel any reasonable distance. Will a breaker be willing and able to cut the sill off in a suitable state for reuse? Can anyone recommend a body shop that can handle cars of this age? I've got a couple of photos. I'll clean them up and upload them a bit later. Thanks for any help or advice. __________________ If it ain't broke, keep fixing it until it is.