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They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
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Took the SVX into the local school body shop in November shortly after it was wrecked and picked it up today. The total bill was $1,200. It's not perfect, but it's definitely driveable now and they did pretty good considering what they had to work with. I'm glad to have at least one SVX I can drive for the time being.... unfortuantely, I don't think I'll proceed to doing everything I had originally planned with it being the minor imperfections are enough to bother me skin deep and instead will probably try to find another LSL in the future, blue in color with low miles to officially make as my 'project' car. I will however, drive the living **** out of this one. Before: and After (safe and sound in my garage): Love.... ;-) after all... The Laguna Lives!
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1994 subaru svx le 112k Last edited by Subix; 03-22-2013 at 04:36 PM. Reason: e |
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
I would have parted that one out but, having a son that went through automotive tech school and worked similar miracles in some of the most incredible shop set-ups, if anyone out there has a tech school close to them, go for it. Like Subix said, not perfect but a new life that can be enjoyed.
Gene
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Gene and Ben 1992 SVX LS AWD 110K - Liquid Silver 1994 SVX LSi AWD 128K - White Pearl (daily driver) 1994 SVX LSi AWD 95K - Emerald Pearl (sold) 1992 SVX LS-L AWD 115K - Dark Teal 4.44 swap (sold) |
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
And a good learning experience for a bunch of kids.
I had a motor swap done on a 1980 Pontiac Phoenix FWD many, many moons ago at a local school. It took most of a winter but cost me next to nothing other than the motor. Funny thing was the kids working on the car weren't all that much younger than I was at the time. I just didn't know anything much about cars back then. Last edited by Blacky; 03-22-2013 at 05:44 PM. |
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
Awesome! Great job getting her drivable again. I would probably do the same in your position if something happened to my car.
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
looks good enough to me
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
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They seemed to really dig the car and one said "looks like a DeLorean" and none of them initially knew what it was and was surprised to learn that it was a Subaru.
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
Subix, thanks for the slap on the back of my head. In retrospect, I would do everything possible to make my SVX whole again.
Gene
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Gene and Ben 1992 SVX LS AWD 110K - Liquid Silver 1994 SVX LSi AWD 128K - White Pearl (daily driver) 1994 SVX LSi AWD 95K - Emerald Pearl (sold) 1992 SVX LS-L AWD 115K - Dark Teal 4.44 swap (sold) |
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
Its good to see that you save the car.
The car looks grate again. And can enjoy manny more miles.
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Alexander (Norway) My subarus: 1992 Svx LSI 5-MT(3.54) 1998 Legacy BG 2.5L GX |
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
Glad to see another saved from the crusher. For some odd reason this reminded me of these. Some of you might be old enough to remember them
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
yeah I had a few of those.... lol
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current stable, subject to change without notice: 1995 Red SVX, 4.44 & Quick Change 2014 Nissan Titan S 4X4 1992 Teal SVX parts car |
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Re: They said it couldn't be done... [ before & after ]
I bought a 93 that was very similar to that one. I work at a Technical College and the auto body shop said that they would work on it for me. I bought a front clip and they got it back almost as good as new. The original owners cost estimate was $15,000 to fix it. It cost me a total of $3,000 to get it back to a runable 93 SVX. I wouldn't have done it unless it was a 93, one of only 301, and all of the extras on it.
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