Which of the Cheaper Rear Wheel Arches are the Best Fit?

[Bazzbiggles]

Hi All, I intend to replace my rusty rear wheel arches over the winter months and I’m wondering which of the cheaper wheel arches are the best fit. I’m not after a concourse finish but for it to look tidy. I’ve heard that Datsun Cherry 3 door and Toyota Corolla outer arches and that Mk3 Fiesta inner arches fit. Are there any others and which are the best?

Thanks.

[Bazzbiggles]

I’ve just found note I made that Rover Maestro rear arches also fit.

[PW@Woodsport]

we have always used mk1 corolla or datsun cherry N12 model 3 door rear arches to repair them,they do need alteration to fit but are under £20.The end result is as good as the original arch.

Don't use ford arches,the outside lip is huge and looks totally out of place,in other words it doesn't match the front arch lip thickness.

[AW11 Forever..!]

Paul,

I might get you to fit these to mine when you do them next year, £20 a side for the metal sounds good.
How much would you charge to replace the rear arches to mine and paint.

Cheers
Michael

[PW@Woodsport]

Sorry michael,forum rules prevent me from saying. But the price has got a few zeros and a 4 in it for both including painting.

[AW11 Forever..!]

LOL,

Nice one Paul, you have the job, let me know when you can do it.

Cheers Pal.

[bill hulme]

If you look on the (knowledge base) you will find an article that i did called
(sill and wheel arch repair,) I hope this helps. bill.

[Mk1 Turbo Powered Steve]

LOL,

Nice one Paul, you have the job, let me know when you can do it.

Cheers Pal.

Hi Michael, i didn't realise yours needs new arches, you must have disguised it well

[AW11 Forever..!]

Hi Steve,

Its my new MK1 'A' it has bubbling on the rear arches, I'm talking worst case scenario here it needing metal welded, it might not need it, just prep and paint, will know once Paul has looked them over.

[Mk1 Turbo Powered Steve]

I didn't know you had got a 1a.
What car will we be seeing at the Lemons Xmas do?

[Mk1 Turbo Powered Steve]

I didn't know you had got a 1a.
At least we know the car will be in safe hands
What car will we be seeing at the Lemons Xmas do?

[AW11 Forever..!]

Yea Steve picked up this lovely MK1 'A' it drives as new!

Will be taking this to the Xmas party.

[Mk1 Turbo Powered Steve]

Is it a full 1a or has it got 1b parts aswell?

[Bazzbiggles]

Thanks Paul for the advice. Bill H’s “how to”: - http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/kb.php?mode=article&k=121 is really good and he also used Datsun Cherry wheel arches. I’ll be doing the same me thinks.

[NDR008]

I'm having a wack at the same thing myself so will let everyone know how it turns out. Using a mix of parts though.

[AW11 Forever..!]

Steve,

Has never been under the surgeons knife, all genuine, standard 100% MK1 'a'

[Mk1 Turbo Powered Steve]

Steve,

Has never been under the surgeons knife, all genuine, standard 100% MK1 'a'

I love mk1a's I'm looking forward to seeing it

[Mk1 Turbo Powered Steve]

Sorry bazzbiggles for taking over your post, i just got a bit excited