Canadianz Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 So my sister decided to park our new Argo 8x8 into the side of my car. I got a phone call saying that she was really sorry and put a "small ding" in the door. Whatever no big deal, I have all winter to fix it as I live in Canada. Any how when I saw it, well the damage was a little more than a ding. The door is punctured by winch and the bush bar has warped the entire panel. Also I I think it may have broken some of the spot welds that hold the skin onto the door. My brother and I contemplated bonding a fiberglass skin to the door or would it be better off just buying a new used door ? Here are some pics of the mayhem. . . . Any how Im in the door market and I guess this gives me an excuse to paint the car too if the door doesn't match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fhptom Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I think a new door or at least a new skin is in order. What else is family for other than to give you more work to do. Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 a "small ding" ? I would just go with a new door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZWOLF Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Ding?? Looks like a Dang to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'd go with a new door too, those curves at the top are hard to reach and a little cramped to straighten. On a side note, about a month ago I was moving my dad's Argo six wheeler when the throttle got jammed wide open. I had to swerve, tear up the neighbor's lawn and narrowly avoid hitting the side of his house before I got around to turning the key off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 No offense, my friend, but I believe it is your sister herself, who is the small ding.... THAT is definitely NOT a small ding. Don't forget that the 77-78 280 doors are wholly different, I couldn't tell what year your car was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rturbo 930 Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 No offense, my friend, but I believe it is your sister herself, who is the small ding.... THAT is definitely NOT a small ding. Don't forget that the 77-78 280 doors are wholly different, I couldn't tell what year your car was. His car is a series one. I vote for a whole new door. Those tears look kinda weird - not sure how much of your door was there... looks like it may have been rusty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUMPZ Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 glad she wasn't driving a truck or a snow plow.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryb Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Sorry to hear about this "ding"....but you have all winter to find a new door. The snow is flying today anyway!!!!! Look at the bright side....she only hit the door! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skib Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 glad she wasn't driving a truck or a snow plow.. or a tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Thanks for the input guys, you cheered me up, it is a series one car and as Jerry says the snow is flying today so we now have all winter to fix it. The one bright piece of news is that my sister does happen to have a very comprehensive liability policy on her insurance which may cover the cost of the door + a new paint job, so this incident might havea silver lining. That is kinda weird to hear about the throttle sticking on the Argo's. I hope its not the case with this one, its a 2008 brand new. Who knows though. Any how I guess I better start the search ! Thanks ! Chris and Rob Crombie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadianz Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 True.. It could have been our 1954 dodge m37, there wouldnt have been any datsun left.. that being said, youre right Jerry, at least the damage was limited to just the door and not the body on either side! So, I think we will just salvage the glass and interior panels etc. and transfer them to a new door, so if anyone near Ontario has one from a 240, we need one, and sister/ sister's insurance is footing the bill! The door definitely did have some rust underneath, but before this it looked good so we weren't going to do anything about it.. If we play our cards right though, we should be able to get a paintjob out of this, as well as a new door. Oh well, the old door never shut right anyway! [edit] ahaha Chris, synchronized posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daeron Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 sweet, maybe she's not such a ding after all!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRUMPZ Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I'm glad things are going to work out for you. If your sister ever comes to fla. have here stop by...My house needs a new door and a paint job also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue72 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Sorry, I got the make mixed up. The one my dad owns is a Max, not an Argo. It's probably a late nineties model, and as I was maneuvering it toward it's spot in the driveway the heated throttle cable snapped and jammed in its sheath leaving it at WOT with me playing avoid the obstacles. The cable had rotted because the 6x6 occasionally gets left outside. Since the throttle lever is mounted to the steering bars, rain water pools up inside the cable's housing. Just a heads up in case yours is of a similar design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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