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What is a car pillar/post and how important is it?

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rishyrish | 17:10 Sat 13th Oct 2007 | Cars
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Hi guys,

I am new to this whole car thing and basically need your help.

My relative has asked me to go half's on repairing a salvage car and then promises to give me half the profits when sold.

Basically I want your advice on the type of repair needed and whether I should stay clear.

The car is a 3 door hatchback and has mainly passenger side damage mainly the door and front wing, however my relative has been advised that a new door pillar/post is needed.

What is a door pillar/post and what does it do? Is it a really important part and if this needs replacing would you say the damage is really bad and I wont be able to sell on?
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Hi the pillar or post is the main part of the car, it will run either from the front wing up to the roof, and in the case of 4 doors also between the 2 doors, cutting and welding in the new piece will be required, also check wat cat the car is c or d this could make a big difference to the sale price. anything on the hpi register will sell less than an equivelant undamaged car. hope this helps
yes & it will probably have to be jigged as well
& have a new windscreen fitted
so thats costly for a start
without the painting
go for something that just needs panels replacing rather than structural parts
unless your relative is very good at everything!
gsr600
You should really go for something less ambitious to start with. If you, and presumably, your relative does not know what pillar/post is and what is does I think you are heading for a big financial loss.
rishyris is taking the pi5 out of you all get with it
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