Dunlop Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) Well hit some black ice last night and hit a tree going about 15. Am devastated!!! pictures will say more then i can right now. Edited December 24, 2011 by Dunlop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 (edited) Anything is repairable. I would probably be looking for parts car to chop off a wheel well. Did you not have a bumper on? Edited December 24, 2011 by BluDestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunlop Posted December 25, 2011 Author Share Posted December 25, 2011 no bumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Nice car...I am so sorry. Anything is repairable, but not everything is worth repairing. No right answer. I'd look for a replacement chassis, park 'em next to each other and swap parts over. Again, I am so sorry-I've been the victim of a hit-and-run..it just feels terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I say do a tube front setup of sorts. Or if you can, salvage what you have. Replace the main rails with full square tubing, then replace the front with tubbed out wells, depends on fabrication skills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Based only on the pics, it looks like you'd be okay if you replaced the rad support and replaced the drivers side forward of the strut tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 Based only on the pics, it looks like you'd be okay if you replaced the rad support and replaced the drivers side forward of the strut tower. I could be wrong but I feel like in the second picture the drivers side appears to be pushed downward, could be my brain tricking me due to the bend in the fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunlop Posted December 26, 2011 Author Share Posted December 26, 2011 I am thinking i will have to cut off the front/ weld in a new one. I am so crushed by this I just got done painting and put memory foam in the bride seats...... CRY Well my friend is a machinest. It would be great help if anyone shows me some links of people that tubed the front. merrry X-mas EVERYONE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 "Ain't nothin' broke you can't fix, just a matter 'how much you wanna pay." Harold Steiffel, Bayport Machine LaPorte Texas 1992 I have found over the years Harold was right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 You should measure and see if the driver's side strut tower has moved. If not, then repairing the car will require a complete radiator core support, front fender, and (hopefully not) a lower front frame rail. You'll also want to check the LCA and crossmember to see if they are bent. If the strut tower has moved, junk the car unless you have a strong emotional attachment to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunlop Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 It just really sucks that i put a roll cage, fully gutted it and put some sweet seats in. Would a 1980 280zx work with my conversion set up? like Driveline, Motor Mounts, Exhaust work???? Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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