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  1. 03-22-2012, 08:14 PM #1
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    Default Questions regarding a wrecked car

    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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  2. 03-23-2012, 02:21 AM #2
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    didn't you just get this car? lol

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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by silversol View Post
    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.
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    Holy crap, impact broke your cam gear in half?!?!

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    Much more to replacing that apron than you think... But have fun!!
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    Quote Originally Posted by spike2400 View Post
    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!
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  12. 03-29-2012, 10:08 PM #12
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    Dang man, totale my car already!
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