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Old 09-05-08, 12:27 AM
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OK Repair or Retire?

I have a stock 91 FC N/A 13B that I enjoyed driving for just a few weeks. First day my son borrowed it since his car was in the shop was the last day it drove. He lost control and spun out hitting the driver side of the vehicle on a curb. Both driver side front and rear wheels are doa and bent under the body. There is body damage where the running board on the driver side smacked the curb and caused some twist in the body.

Would you repair this car with suspension and body damage or part this baby out?

Cary,

Tulsa
Old 09-05-08, 09:04 AM
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I would do 1 of 2 things.
A. Part it out
B. Find a clean shell to transfer your good running gear into.

Goodluck either way, Jeremiah.
Old 09-05-08, 09:15 AM
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C. don't let your son drive it ever again
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i've got an 86 gxl shell if you want it
Old 09-05-08, 09:31 AM
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Sorry to hear that man.

I would have to agree with roboskittle on your two options though... course it might depend on what your insurance says too.
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part it out and use the money towards something more useful
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MO I'd be interested in your N/A 13b engine

If you decide soon to do a part out. Lets talk about the 13b engine in your car. My son has a 1990 that was overheated about 50 north of Tulsa on 44 about two months ago - we had to tow it back to KC. Engine shot...

Lemme know.
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part it out
Old 09-10-08, 04:18 PM
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Yeah my son is only 6 but he's getting a volvo for his 1st car
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TX Part it out

I would be interested in buying some parts off your car if you should chose to part it out! Thank you!

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kids these days
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Part it out.
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You could buy another one for the cost and time required to fix it.
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I switched 90% of the stuff from a 1990 tII to a 1986 na body it was time consuming. Took off from work for 9 days. It took that long to get it running and i still have tons little stuff to fix to get it the way I want it.
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