Crossle Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Well, I picked up a lightly wrecked Not what i would call lightly, but i'm sure you got a good deal on it. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWD JUNK Posted July 30, 2007 Report Share Posted July 30, 2007 Project update.... Well....car has been at my friends frame shop fo 2 months Everything checks out on the gauges frame rack, but when you try and close the hood its still looks like its krooked we dont have any Idea what to do from here, it almost looks like you need a special set of gauges to pull this car, and it was hit harder than I 1st thought... Anyone know if a good frame repair man that could give me some ideas here? Thanks, Daniel Get some pics of the misalignment so we can see how krooked we're talking about here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted August 1, 2007 Report Share Posted August 1, 2007 Project update.... Well....car has been at my friends frame shop fo 2 months Everything checks out on the gauges frame rack, but when you try and close the hood its still looks like its krooked we dont have any Idea what to do from here, it almost looks like you need a special set of gauges to pull this car, and it was hit harder than I 1st thought... Anyone know if a good frame repair man that could give me some ideas here? Thanks, Daniel Stupid question here but, is it possible the hood hinges were knocked out of adjustment by the impact? Or is the hood WAY out of whack? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyMan1972 Posted October 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2007 ****UPDATE**** car is back home and looks awesome. I will have some pictures up tonight. Sent the car to Craft's body shop on Greenlawn ave, lets just say I am so happy with the work they did...good price too... Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyMan1972 Posted October 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Here are some pictures... Starting the body work tomorrow while dad is in town. It should be on the road in "2 weeks" Dan http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0281.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0280.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0279.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0286.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0287.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0289.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0284.jpg http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0282.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattsn2o281 Posted October 9, 2007 Report Share Posted October 9, 2007 Lookin good, should make a great daily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyMan1972 Posted December 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Well.....much a waited! Almost about 9 months later, its completed. Car runs great and ready for my daily driver. I love this car, so smooth...handle's well and it has enough power for me Thanks for everyones kind words a long the way... Here are a couple pictures taken tonight. And Andy will be getting a call in the spring for a nice detail. http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0327.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyMan1972 Posted December 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Here is another http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0331.jpg Another http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k198/weavedan/100_0333.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyMan1972 Posted December 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Oh ya....where the passenger air bag deployed and tore up the dash. It's is getting a custom carbon fiber insert to complete it... Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Welcome to the club Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Nice lookin ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimpsy1647545505 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Damn man, you reworked that wrecked piece into a beautiful thing. . . enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Care to share how much time/cost was involved, just curious for those of us considering tackling the same thing, would you do it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slimpsy1647545505 Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Care to share how much time/cost was involved, just curious for those of us considering tackling the same thing, would you do it again? He said he only had 5k in parts and car. . . 5k for a a4 quattro with low miles and a clean title. . i'm sure the answer is yes my friend. It was a nine month project for him, so I'd assume if one had the time and money to put into it, it's well worth the effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old dirty bastard Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 You'll never want to drive anything else in foul weather. The car is almost idiot proof. You pretty much have to point it at a wall and gas it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWD JUNK Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 You'll never want to drive anything else in foul weather. The car is almost idiot proof. You pretty much have to point it at a wall and gas it. This is true, it's nearly impossible to get out of shape during normal driving. Turn off the ESC, and it's a bit of a different story, but still acts like a snowmobile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChevyMan1972 Posted December 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 I could have done it faster but with dad always on the road and some of the trouble I had getting the frame strait was hard. I originalaly used someone from work to...work the frame the results were a joke. Had to take it to Crafts body shop in greenlawn to get quality work done. Hell yes I would do it again, its nice not having a $400 car payment!!! Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vander Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Did you stay on budget under $5,000? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudiOn19s Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Dan, The project turned out really nice. Enjoy the newly finished car. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Nice ride! Murder it out, black out everything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 These would be fly http://www.d2autosport.com/wheels/asanti/ASANTI%20AF%20118%20GRAPHITE.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Wow, great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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