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post Jan 24 2005, 05:59 PM
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okay....I need some help. I was wondering if you all had any front-end parts laying around. I had a accident and need some parts.

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post Jan 24 2005, 06:16 PM
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ouch (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) Take a look in our classifieds (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Jan 24 2005, 06:18 PM
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thank god you had that spare tire in there!

here's the bad news, most likely (99.9%), your A-Arms will be bend.
the cross-members might be fine, but i would have that checked as well.
check the front a-arm mounting location and look for cracks/deformation around the bolts.
sheetmetal can be replaced, but if any of the structural metal is bend,
you will *HAVE TO* get the chassis on a jig and have it straightend out!

you might want to consider a complete front clip from a straight parts car ...
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post Jan 24 2005, 06:19 PM
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Welcome and greetings...after this post ye shall be bashed in turn (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

You need a front clip my friend....there are those that have parts cars, but look for someone locally as the shipping would be expensive...if cut off, it would have to go by truck more than likely.

If you have not done so, post your needs in the Classified Section.......
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post Jan 24 2005, 06:22 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) i have any suspension and light pieces you may need in Va, but I am running short on body panels myself!!
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post Jan 24 2005, 06:32 PM
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Good time to upgrade to a 911 five lug front end....get lemons? Make lemonade....
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post Jan 24 2005, 07:21 PM
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You can check with Premier Auto Sales they are in barbourville,ky. They have some parts cars and may have a front clip you could cut off...


http://www.premier-autosales.com/

They are also on this board.
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post Jan 24 2005, 07:34 PM
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Hey man, sorry but that car looks like toast to me, and I mean burnt toast. If your lucky and could actually do all the work yourself, it would be manigable, but the car most likely won't ever be straight again. I had a similar experience with my car, it's not a fun path. Once these car's are taped, especially like that they kinda go to crap. Holds up we'll in a wreck though! Anyway, their are many more nice examples out their for a lot less dough then it would cost to repair it. That was the route I went and I think it was really the best decision after considering all the options.
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread....&threadid=89380

that's a link to what was left of my old car after I met up with a tree. Anyway, sorry to see another one go.
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post Jan 24 2005, 07:42 PM
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I have to disagree with Eric about your car.I have been doing bodywork, mainly Porsche,Jeep and VW for severall years and yours is definitly fixable with a front clip.What you need to check on is the wall between the spare tire and the gas tank,I did one 2 years ago hit like yours and that wall was pushed in pretty good. We did get it fixed right but it spent some time at the frame shop before we could put the nose on.Erics car on the other hand was past the point of sensible repair! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) Hurts to see both of those cars like that (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/barf.gif)
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post Jan 24 2005, 08:02 PM
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Let me know if you need a-arms. You can have a set for free. Just pick up shipping from WI. Also have a hood for free. Shipping might be expensive though.
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post Jan 24 2005, 08:04 PM
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QUOTE (scotty b @ Jan 24 2005, 05:42 PM)
I have to disagree with Eric about your car.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/agree.gif) Scott Yeaman has a jig with the factory specs and he can straighten a tub like that out.

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post Jan 24 2005, 08:52 PM
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Sorry to hear about your car...
I agree with (most of) what was advised above
See if you can find a show with a jig and check how much was bend

Good luck and welcome to 914world.com
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post Jan 25 2005, 06:49 AM
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If it twisted the front end out of alignment tow it in to a bodyshop with frame machine for some pulls before cutting and replacing anything. I know there is no frame but the machine is set up pulls at any angle. Even if the front end alignment is ok go make some pulls on the bad metal it will make for a better fit and less work cutting in new pieces. The parts line up alot better.
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post Jan 25 2005, 07:08 AM
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I agree that it will probably cost more to fix than it is worth. It would make a great parts car. you can take a look at my site and see how bad mine was. i had to use it as a parts car as i found out it would cost more than $5,000 to fix WITHOUT PAINT.../p

http://home.earthlink.net/%7Edrumvudu/wreck/wreck.html
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post Jan 25 2005, 07:36 AM
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Hey bd it's at least nice to see ya here (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)

I have a set of front a-arms you can have, but as was said, it may be easier to find another, and swap parts out. Then you'd have TONS of spare stuff!

Yeah, checkout Premier, I peruse their website sometimes, and IIRC I've seen a few nice shells for sale as well.

Good luck!
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post Jan 25 2005, 07:57 AM
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Welcome to the CLUB (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wavey.gif)
Bummer 'bout yer car, Man (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

Was it the snow that help in the crash?
Speakin of snow, I din't know it did that in Bowling Green... last time I was there it was hotter'n hell. Corvette meuseum was cool (in both ways)!

Good luck on your repairs.

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post Jan 25 2005, 08:04 AM
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Sorry about your car.

Maybe I can help. I've got a complete 914-4 front end suspension.
Front a-arm mount, torsion bars, cross bar, knuckles, discs, and a-arms (if I can find it all in the garage). I'll let it go cheap. Let's make a deal......
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post Jan 25 2005, 09:04 AM
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