fc front clip
12-11-06, 11:35 AM
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fc front clip
i just bought another fc its an 87 and is slightly wrecked in the front i was wondering how hard it would be to swap out the whole front clip it is damaged and i realldy dont like the way the front bumper sits
12-11-06, 11:58 AM
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the whole clip i am going to b putting on a ground effect kit on my slevin but i was just wonderin if any one has done it before and could give me some advise as to what works....i already located a donor car ill be taking the plasma cutter to it next week
12-11-06, 12:57 PM
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I have no choice
I can pretty well garuntee you that if the damage cannot be straightened then you are wasting your time and money and effort replacing the front clip anyways, not to mention bastardizing two cars for the sake of possibly making one hacked and barley driveable car.
The point is that what you're proposing to do here is NOT....let me say it again.....NOT some typical plasma cut here, mig weld there type of process. We are talking about BUILDING a car at the point of swapping entire front ends.
Take it to a body shop once its stripped and get a price on straightening the frame. Thats your option at this point.
12-11-06, 01:02 PM
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i took it to a body shop and they told me they had problems with another rx7 they couldn't get it straight...I am also sorry bout the lack of information but to be more specific i am referring to the rad support
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12-11-06, 01:05 PM
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+ 1 for classic auto's idea
if you do the swap and it doesn't work right, then you will be kicking yourself.
"if you have to ask far to advanced for you." - Iceblue
Please follow iceblues words.
You can plasma cut all you want but I don't think something like this can be winged with a ruler and a level.
if you really have to get the plasma cutter out, cut out the frame rail that is bent and then use the donor frame rail from the new front clip (condition permitting).
if you do the swap and it doesn't work right, then you will be kicking yourself.
"if you have to ask far to advanced for you." - Iceblue
Please follow iceblues words.
You can plasma cut all you want but I don't think something like this can be winged with a ruler and a level.
if you really have to get the plasma cutter out, cut out the frame rail that is bent and then use the donor frame rail from the new front clip (condition permitting).
12-11-06, 04:30 PM
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It is called the core support. Not trying to be an *** but not knowing basic body terms assures me in your level of knowledge to perform the project at this point.
Also a plasma cutter should not be needed for this job at any point!
Also a plasma cutter should not be needed for this job at any point!
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