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06-03-2003, 08:02 AM
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SVX body repair
There is a crack in the roof along with a few chips and dents that i want taken care of. I am most concerned with the crack because rain can get into the roof of the car. Will this be able to be taken care of without major difficulties and a major bill? Is there anything unusual about that SVX that could lead to trouble for a regular autobody shop?
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#2
06-03-2003, 10:04 AM
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Re: SVX body repair
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Please describe the crack in more detail. Is it a crack in the paint or in the metal? Has the car been repaired in this area previously? Under normal conditions, the SVX presents no unique challenges to a body shop other than the usual rubber trimmed window headaches that most cars have. I miss metal window trim... Doug
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#3
06-03-2003, 01:00 PM
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Crack in the roof
Do not park or stop that car near any police sniffer dogs.
Joe  
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06-03-2003, 04:38 PM
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Re: Crack in the roof
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Joe, You crack me up!
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#5
06-03-2003, 04:59 PM
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Could be worse! Grass could be growing out of the crack!
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#6
06-03-2003, 06:55 PM
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Actually, the crack is fairly deep and about 6 inches long on the roof. It goes through the paint/fiber glass to the metal, and i am worried about it rotting. One guy I talked to suggested that I just replace the roof, but he quoted a price of ~2k which is out of the question right now. Any suggestions.
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#7
06-03-2003, 07:24 PM
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The trunk is fiberglass, is that what you are talking about? Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker
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06-03-2003, 07:56 PM
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ok, then it is just the paint that is cracked then, but the metal is beginning to rust a bit.
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#9
06-04-2003, 07:27 PM
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Hmm, got a second estimate at $850. That seems like a huge difference to me...
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#10
06-04-2003, 09:59 PM
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A picture would sure help. I think we are having trouble visualizing a crack in the roof. I don't think that has come up before..... of course I could be wrong...
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"uncamitzi" This is a Dark Ride 92 Teal SVX LS-L 128K tranny swap with 4.11's Well.. my days of not taking you seriously have certainly come to a middle .
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#11
06-05-2003, 07:41 PM
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I have a very tiny crack (<1/2 inch) in the paint in my roof. Never worried about it myself.
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#12
06-05-2003, 09:36 PM
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Huh!? You've got quotes from $850 to $2,000 to "fix" a paint crack with a bit of rust? Seems to me a bit of sandpaper, some rust fix stuff, & a can 'o dupli-color would do the job for about 5 bucks. I mean I got my whole car de-dinged & painted with gen-u-ine Suby Ebony Mica for $2,800. This must be one mean crack. Ron (cleavage fan).
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#13
06-05-2003, 10:16 PM
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You had better get some of that CRACK PUTTY in that thing!
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#14
06-20-2003, 04:45 PM
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Ok, I finally got some pictures up of it. It is in my locker in the sub sub folder called the Hull Breach. Thanks guys.
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#15
06-20-2003, 08:38 PM
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Just want to say I have been working on cars for over twenty years and have never seen anything like that before.  That car must have been in a serious accident. It would take something really intense to have a crack apear at that location. If I were you I would have the whole car checked out and have it repaired as soon as possible
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