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> 914 at Tangerine Racing, or Chris' progress thread :)
turboman808
post Jun 9 2008, 11:17 PM
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Well the smashed front end look works for me.

Chris didn't seem to think so. So he is repairing it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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I'm real excited to see it on the road again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
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post Jun 10 2008, 02:31 AM
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First rule of the road, Use you own brakes not the cars in front of you.

Been there done that. Normally expensive.

Let see it when the body is done.

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post Jun 10 2008, 06:29 AM
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That should buff right out.
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post Jun 10 2008, 07:09 AM
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KUSTOM!
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post Jun 10 2008, 07:17 AM
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This is what happens when you paint cartoon eyes on your windshield and can't see out!

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post Jun 10 2008, 07:32 AM
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Dude, now you know why DaveC named that car Cecilia, it just keeps breaking your heart!! It's still real pretty and I'm sure Chris will bring her back!

Keep us posted,
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post Jun 10 2008, 08:00 AM
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I thought it was named after that girl with the huge bazongas! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif)

What happened Turboman? Is that being repaired by Chris at Tangerine Racing?
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post Jun 10 2008, 12:28 PM
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Yeah Chris is fixing it. Lord knows I can't fix it.
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post Jun 10 2008, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE(davec @ Jun 10 2008, 10:00 AM) *

Is that being repaired by Chris at Tangerine Racing?

Actually Ed is responsible for most of the progress so far. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

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post Jun 10 2008, 01:52 PM
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THats awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jun 10 2008, 02:03 PM
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The repair looks good so far.

Chris, do you have any pictures of a front corner repair that includes the inner fender. I've got to replace my passenger side corner and want to see how the experts do it.
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post Jun 10 2008, 02:24 PM
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QUOTE(jmill @ Jun 10 2008, 04:03 PM) *

Chris, do you have any pictures of a front corner repair that includes the inner fender.

This is the closest thing I have. I just welded this piece on my race car a couple weeks ago.


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post Jun 11 2008, 08:17 AM
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Thanks that helps. I've got to patch up my front corner and was wondering where to cut. Mine needs a similar repair. I might have to bring it to the door pillar. The door is tight when I close it.


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post Jun 11 2008, 08:59 AM
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I suggest completely removing the fender by drilling out the spot welds.
Then you can repair the inner fender/floor/front panel. While the fender is off, do whatever metal repairs are needed to it. Then reattach and paint.
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post Jun 11 2008, 09:25 AM
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Will do. thanks for the advice. The only concern I have is getting the front suspension points lined up right. I'll have to fab up a jig so everything lines up square. The forward mount for the front control arm is tweaked up about an inch and a half. It looks like Turboman's damage didn't affect the suspension geometry.
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post Jun 11 2008, 09:30 AM
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It does not look like the front strut tower was moved...

I would suggest that you replace only what is needed. That is alot easier to line up thing.

If the whole fender was pushed, take it off. The rear of the fender is attached to the same piece of sheet metal that the hinges are attached to...could be the issue.

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post Jun 11 2008, 10:19 AM
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I'm hoping it's just preloaded and when I straighten it out the door will fit nice. All the door lines seem to match up real well. It just seems that the door is an 1/8 too big. I can hear some metal to metal contact in the door lock area when I close it. The door requires a bit more force to close because of this. Is there a way to adjust the door locks that I'm not seeing?

It doesn't need much. Just a tad to stop it from hanging up in the door lock.
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post Jun 11 2008, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(jmill @ Jun 11 2008, 11:25 AM) *

...The only concern I have is getting the front suspension points lined up right. I'll have to fab up a jig so everything lines up square. The forward mount for the front control arm is tweaked up about an inch and a half. It looks like Turboman's damage didn't affect the suspension geometry.

We bolted my jig up to Turboman's car today. It looks like the mount is still in the proper location.
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Repair pieces are nearly ready to weld in place.
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Fenders with turn signal openings are going on next.
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post Jun 11 2008, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(jmill @ Jun 11 2008, 12:19 PM) *

Is there a way to adjust the door locks that I'm not seeing?

When the 4 screws that hold the strike plate to the door jamb are loosened, the plate should move around a little bit. It may be corroded in place though. IIRC the part on the door is not adjustable.
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post Jun 11 2008, 06:05 PM
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Looking really good. I don't think Dave was to happy about me wanting to go back the the stock fenders over the slant nose fenders. But really once you finish he might change his mind.

Thanks for doing what I imagine in my mind. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)



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