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[Hatchback13]

Hi all, has anyone used the aveska replacement beaver panel? I’m looking at doing mine the old one is dented badly and has had some patch panels welded in too. I notice that rare spares is only a rolled section without the lower tabs so was wondering if it’s worth going with the aveska one. Thoughts and comments plz. Cheers.

[Bigfella237]

Had to go searching for the link so I'll save anyone else the trouble...

 

https://www.aveska.c...x-uc-torana-sed

 

You say the RSP item is only a rolled panel, but these Aveska panels don't look any better...

 

 

Definitely only a rust repair section, not an actual replacement panel.

[Hatchback13]

Sorry yes links are a great idea, this is the rare spares one. https://www.rarespar...lh-lx-uc-torana
And this is the aveska one I was looking at.
https://www.aveska.c...er-beaver-panel
Cheers

[Hatchback13]

Rare spares
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Aveska
Cheers

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[Hatchback13]

Note the lower edge of the aveska has the lips for original spot weld area.

[S pack]

Looks like Aveska have two types to choose from.

If it were me I would spend the extra and get the $236.00 panel and only have one full length butt weld to do.

[Hatchback13]

That’s what I’m thinking, just wondering how good of a fit they are, I suppose there’s only one way to find out. Cheers

[76lxhatch]

Assume it requires work and you won't be disappointed. Repair panels are never a good fit (especially on cars with poor tolerances to begin with), they are a means of saving some time not having to form all the features from raw sheet metal.

[UCgazman]

I used their full beaver but had to slightly mod the bottom edge to suit a UC boot floor (should fit LH LX fine). Overall about as good as you'd expect for an aftermarket panel...

[Hatchback13]

Thanks for the responses, I made the plunge and got one this afternoon. Like you are all saying it will need some work I’m sure but at least it’s a good clean piece. Cheers.

[Statler]

A local sheet metal shop was making mine for $40ea.