PO Repair Hall of Shame, Let's see all the nasty, half-a** repairs we can blame on somebody else |
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PO Repair Hall of Shame, Let's see all the nasty, half-a** repairs we can blame on somebody else |
bkrantz |
Apr 5 2020, 08:40 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,803 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Here's one of mine. A 2 inch lap joint in the rear fender, with a raw, open edge inside. And lots of bondo outside.
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Superhawk996 |
Apr 6 2020, 08:42 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Ah . . . so many to chose from on my POS.
How about the 1/4" of fiberglass that covered the entire floorpan to seal the rust pin holes. Or maybe the rust / sludge in the case that scored up an already 0.010 undersize crank and the oil pump? Or maybe the brazed passenger side suspension console? Unfortunately as nice as my car looked from the topside, the underbody carnage just keeps going on, and on, and on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) |
North Coast Jim |
Apr 6 2020, 08:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 324 Joined: 11-December 15 From: Northern Ohio Member No.: 19,450 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Ah . . . so many to chose from on my POS. How about the 1/4" of fiberglass that covered the entire floorpan to seal the rust pin holes. Or maybe the rust / sludge in the case that scored up an already 0.010 undersize crank? Was that the white 74 2L that was for sale around Adrian MI area about 2 years ago. I looked at that car. Crawled underneath and looked under the battery tray area. The jack point was GONE and other major rust issues. Door gaps were good but for how long ?? I walked not staying long and glad I did |
Superhawk996 |
Apr 6 2020, 09:07 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,900 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Was that the white 74 2L that was for sale around Adrian MI area about 2 years ago? Nope. It was a 73 2.0L red widebody that I knew was a candiate for longitudinal reapir. I saw bits fo fiberglass on the floor and rear trunk so I had an inclination of what was getting into. Could also tell front left had been clipped but overall appears to be done reasonably well but I will most certainly redo later as there are some lap joints in it just like @bkrantz post. Lap joints are just a sign of a lazy body man. Or, maybe better said as a body man that is working on a job rate and doesn't really care about the longevity and/or quality of the work since most cheap a## customers don't and only want bottom dollar repair. I was basically out to save a car that otherwise should be scrapped and to not feel bad when I cut it up to convet to a six and to know what I have is solid moving forward. One of the three rear suspension console bolts was broken off in the console. One of the front steering rack crossmember attachments was broken off. A/C butchery was known but still amazes me what hack jobs the dealers did. |
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