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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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3rd Gen Project Car

Hey all,
New to Forum, but have been lurking around for awhile, lol. Anyway, how hard would it be to repair this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...489502251&rd=1

My cousin and I want it has a project car and want to do a bit of modding. Anyway, thanks for any help.

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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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you should PM turbojeff as that is he's specialty...hhe should have an answer for you...
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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It looks like it would be very hard. The listing says no frame damage was done, but there are two spots in the frame that have been damaged. I think you would have to cut the damaged area out and weld in new pieces.

I would look for one with a straight frame.
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 07:34 PM
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I got a uncle who owns a sheetmetal shop and another 2 uncles who work there, how hard would it be to do with that help?
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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That thing is trashed. It's been so stripped down I don't think it would be worth it. You would have to buy another FD just to get the parts to replace everything that's been taken off this one.
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 10:00 PM
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I wouldnt do it.
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Old Sep 12, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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I got your PM.

This car had similar damage to that one but not as much.

http://community.webshots.com/album/132281433kiUBKO

The damage that is behind the front wheel isn't THAT bad but the roof has been tweaked. In addition to all that so many parts have been pulled off that car I'd say it isn't worth fixing.

If the car were a complete car but recently damaged I'd like to see a little more detail, probably still isn't worth fixing though.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 12:51 AM
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put a Nissan engine in it and see hwat happenes...j/k, if you have the time, money, patience, money, and ability to do it go for it, otherwise, leave it be...
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 12:55 AM
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I would pass. Not worth it.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 01:39 AM
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buff right out

seriously tho, if that thing is in FL i'd probably pick it up for a project car
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:17 AM
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Looks like parts to me and to many of them either.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by paw140
That thing is trashed. It's been so stripped down I don't think it would be worth it. You would have to buy another FD just to get the parts to replace everything that's been taken off this one.

I agree, it's too far gone to be worth the time or money.
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