Restoration of a "totaled" svx

[Tim]

As many of you probably know from the previous thread that my car was considered unrepairable by the body shop and insurance for reasonable funds. I thought I'd start a new thread showing my latest progress.

I just brought the car back to my house with the tow truck. The body shop already took the bumper, lights and grille off so I basically have a good jump start for the work ahead. I took pics to show some of the damage.

As far as I can see, my only concern at the moment is getting the hood to close right, because the drivers side has a noticeable gap when closed.

[huck369]

The impact may have "tweeked" the radiator support off to one side a little, check around at a few small body shops for one with a frame rack, have them pull it back over till the hood lines up corectly...should be able to get it done for around $150.
Then all you'll have to do is bolt on some new parts and shoot some paint...and you'll be good to go!!!

[cdigerlando]

Originally Posted by huck369

The impact may have "tweeked" the radiator support off to one side a little, check around at a few small body shops for one with a frame rack, have them pull it back over till the hood lines up corectly...should be able to get it done for around $150.
Then all you'll have to do is bolt on some new parts and shoot some paint...and you'll be good to go!!!

Perfect time to fab up a lightweight aluminum front bumper.

[It's Just Eric]

Ask the bodyshop that did the estimate what exactly was damaged and had to be repaired. As for the hood gap...The hood isnt adjustable, last I checked. You'll have to pull the top of the fender inward. Make sure the hood's hinges arent bent before doing any adjustments

[92svx95]

just out of curiousity, what insurance does you and the other driver have? i had far worse damage and the other partys insurance wrote me a nice nifty check... how many miles did u have??? im curious

[cdigerlando]

Huck:

I have a spare hood if you need one. It's silver w a couple of paint chips. I was hoping to find someone local to sell it to, but I really need to get rid of it. It's taking up too much space.

Chuck D.

[TomsSVX]

I actually have my silver hood still too if you need it Tim... Mint condition and sitting in my basement

Tom

[Tim]

Originally Posted by TomsSVX

I actually have my silver hood still too if you need it Tim... Mint condition and sitting in my basement

Tom

Thanks Tom. I'll let you know. I just placed an order for a new radiator so I can drop it in and run the engine so I can drive it around the block a few times just to see how it runs.

Does anyone know the state laws as to driving without a front bumper? I know I need to have the headlights and turn signal back in....

[TomsSVX]

Originally Posted by TE1221

Thanks Tom. I'll let you know. I just placed an order for a new radiator so I can drop it in and run the engine so I can drive it around the block a few times just to see how it runs.

Does anyone know the state laws as to driving without a front bumper? I know I need to have the headlights and turn signal back in....

yeah... section 32 of appendix a states: don't get caught

Tom

[It's Just Eric]

I have misclanious everything you need if you need it

[svxaddict]

i don't know thats not totaled to me its just a scratch, i can have the car fixed and ready to paint in one day

Originally Posted by TE1221

As many of you probably know from the previous thread that my car was considered unrepairable by the body shop and insurance for reasonable funds. I thought I'd start a new thread showing my latest progress.

I just brought the car back to my house with the tow truck. The body shop already took the bumper, lights and grille off so I basically have a good jump start for the work ahead. I took pics to show some of the damage.

As far as I can see, my only concern at the moment is getting the hood to close right, because the drivers side has a noticeable gap when closed.

[Tim]

So far I know i need:

new bumper and bumper support
driver and passenger side fender liners
new radiator (ordering the one off ebay)
new mount for the atf filter

So far thats the only things on the list.

Anyone order from radsus on ebay?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUBAR...spagenameZWDVW

[Tim]

Originally Posted by 92svx95

just out of curiousity, what insurance does you and the other driver have? i had far worse damage and the other partys insurance wrote me a nice nifty check... how many miles did u have??? im curious

I have allstate. I didnt do too badly because I didn't have to pay my deductibl, buy the car back or pay the storage fee.

[Tim]

Ordered my radiator on tuesday night and it came today! The box was marked silla and it is extremely light...

Also picked up a new set of rims very cheap.

[HumpSVX]

thats kinda wierd, same thing happened to me got my radiator in today and the box read silla too

Sounds like its coming along, keep it up!