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fixing up my bird
turbot-bird Offline
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#1
Well, I started fixing my bird from the accident. pic and progress is on my site.
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turbokev Offline
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#2
Please don't take this the wrong way.. but WHY are you fixing it?

It has substantial damage to the frame rails etc..that clearly was not a 'light hit' and the car isn't really in great shape to begin with.. (if dashpad is an indication of overall condtiion of the interior...)

If the car was real low miles and mint before the crash..maybe.. but I can't help but wonder why you don't just pick up another TC in the $700 - $1500 range. There are a bunch out there that are in that range and you can just get in and start driving again..

Don't let me disuade you from trying the fix..if you're into it for the challange, go for it.. But man.. it'll be an uphill climb to get that car into nice shape.
Kev Schofield
1989 Corvette
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85, 2x86, 87 & 88
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DonH Offline
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#3
That looks just like my car after the punks from Rhode Island stopped their junker in front of me on the freeway on-ramp so they could claim whiplash.

The only problem with repairing it was getting enough room to swing the big hammer on the right inside sub-frame. The frame bent down and to the right slightly so the sides of the frame pushed out. Jacked it up under the bumper shock absorber and pounded the sides flat. The fender apron and radiator support go back into shape pretty easily with a body hammer. Check the left side for any bends in the fender apron behind the battery. When you get to putting it back together make sure the fog light openings line up centered on the fog light brackets, the hood centers on the fascia and adjust the fenders to this.

Good luck and keep it running.
1987 TC stock except ATR 2.5"
1983 Pontiac Transam T-top 5.7 T56 [email protected] top speed: 176mph
1978 Fairmont 2.3 4-spd Big-top S/W
1946 Willys CJ2A 134.2ci L4 No-top
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DonH Offline
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#4
Sorry, double post.
1987 TC stock except ATR 2.5"
1983 Pontiac Transam T-top 5.7 T56 [email protected] top speed: 176mph
1978 Fairmont 2.3 4-spd Big-top S/W
1946 Willys CJ2A 134.2ci L4 No-top
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turbot-bird Offline
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#5
well I hooked the subframe up to the truck and yanked on it and got it pulled out strait but it is still to the drivs side a little so I am going to get a portapower and push it back. I also have been playing with the body hammers and got a lot of the radiator support and where the vam goes straitened also. I know it isent a real good looking car I am mostly just using it as a learning opertunity. and if I can get it all worked out then I have a parts car with perfict interior and other parts. Updated the site.
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Zesty Offline
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#6
I'd be careful with the @ home frame repairations. Or Any huge frame repairs. Remember that Frame will never be as strong as it once was.
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turbot-bird Offline
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#7
Its not at home it is at my shop where we repair our dumptrucks.
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Hwyman Offline
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#8
Well, I hope it works out for you. You look like your off to a good start.
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Ralph H. Offline
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#9
HOLY S...,why dont you drive the white one in the pic?good luck,may the bodyhammer be with you!!!
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trashline Offline
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#10
totally cool, I respect you for keeping the car alive. I wouldve found a junk Tbird from the rear cut and welded everything back in.

I would recommend finding the measurements for the car. There was a site online that had all cars but I cant remember it. You can use it to find the factory measurements from designated points on the car. this way you can see if anything besides the visibale damage was bent. like frame rails in the back or if the body is actually twisted.

Good luck with it and I hope you enjoy the learning experiance.
Brian

www.BCPCustom.com

06 Cobalt SS
66 mustang 289 C4 handfully modded

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