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Mr.Bearclaw
03-22-2012, 07:14 PM
Hey guys. Well, I effed up and rear ended a Chevy 1500. As the pictures show the collision was not "that" bad. There was no sub-frame damage, but as you can see the engine bay got messed up pretty bad. My biggest question is in regards to taking the front end apart. I am used to old cars where you have bolts holding everything together, and as you can see these are welded. What is the best way to take these body pieces off with damage anything around them. Also, I already have another shell I just need to disassemble and assemble. I have a good welder also ready to help me put it together. I just need help taking it apart thanks.
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oreign
03-23-2012, 01:21 AM
didn't you just get this car? lol
green91
03-23-2012, 09:16 AM
sawzall
silversol
03-23-2012, 12:27 PM
Dont use a sawzall. You need to drill out the spot welds, Snap on a matco sell a special drill bit for this. but a regular drill bit will work.
1moreaccord
03-23-2012, 02:12 PM
Holy crap, impact broke your cam gear in half?!?!


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green91
03-23-2012, 02:51 PM
Dont use a sawzall. You need to drill out the spot welds, Snap on a matco sell a special drill bit for this. but a regular drill bit will work.

i thought he was just wanting to get the shit off this car to put on another. if he is wanting to repair this car, then yes he will want to drill out spot welds.
1civic
03-23-2012, 10:08 PM
:thinking:Much more to replacing that apron than you think... But have fun!!:goodjob:
Mr.Bearclaw
03-25-2012, 03:00 PM
Sorry for taking so long to get back. But yeah it sucks I have had this car for less than a month. Thanks for the advise Silversol. And yeah 1civic I am learning that this is going to take a little longer than I thought. But one spot weld at a time I am making progress.
blown_ss
03-25-2012, 06:58 PM
Man it took the guy longer to sale the car on cl then it did for you to wreck it. Sucks to see it glad you're ok though.
spike2400
03-25-2012, 10:44 PM
I know the feeling dude. My mother-in-law backed into my RSX on new years night last year. Then a couple months later I hit Bambi's older brother. It sucked. Hope everything works out for you.
Dylan
03-26-2012, 09:39 AM
I know the feeling dude. My mother-in-law backed into my RSX on new years night last year. Then a couple months later I hit Bambi's older brother. It sucked. Hope everything works out for you.

You have full coverage.....OP this sucks I know I was in a similar situation a few years back, sometimes you just have to cut your losses. Good luck with it!
dmannridd
03-29-2012, 09:08 PM
Dang man, totale my car already!