Repairing the Sportspack
#1
Posted 21 January 2007 - 11:01 PM
Here a pic minutes after the crash
Here's the damage to the left side of the car
Toeboard and floor damage, which is actually worsr than it looks!
and front on before the engine and subframe where removed!
The scuttle panel has risen slightly and also the dash panel has moved aswell and the passenger door apeture needs pushing out
#2
Posted 21 January 2007 - 11:09 PM
Keep up the good work and tell us of your progress!
Wishing you all the luck in the world for your rebuild
#3
Posted 21 January 2007 - 11:25 PM
#4
Posted 22 January 2007 - 12:56 AM
is the cross member bent inside (under seats).. mine was buckled and i had to scrap the shell....
having said that my wind screen was cracked and yours isnt.. so fingers crossed its not to much work!!
good luck dude and keep us updated on the 'metal' surgery! lol...
#5
Posted 22 January 2007 - 01:08 AM
Also while in working on it im going to give the subframe an overhall and fit hi-lo's front and back, stick a mk1 grille on the front with some period lamps and a full maniflow exhaust system!
Edited by liam_italian, 22 January 2007 - 01:16 AM.
#6
Posted 22 January 2007 - 01:10 AM
The cross member is mine,
is it ???/ lol
im tyred too ... cool sounds good
Edited by mad4mins, 22 January 2007 - 01:13 AM.
#7
Posted 22 January 2007 - 01:38 AM
looks awful, what did you hit?
#8
Posted 22 January 2007 - 01:51 AM
Car pulls out in front on me, i hit brakes mini pulls left, hit read wheel or parked lorry, does 180 degree spin into road, the end. lol
Mind you the front panel did need replacing, lol!
#9
Posted 22 January 2007 - 09:44 AM
#10
Posted 02 February 2007 - 01:40 PM
As you can see from the pic the steering rack has been pushed in quite badly on the n/s
Also i am going to replace the entire inner wing, and it will be easier to push the bulkhead and door apeture out with the inner wing removed!
#11
Posted 02 February 2007 - 03:36 PM
#12
Posted 02 February 2007 - 04:46 PM
#13
Posted 02 February 2007 - 10:50 PM
YES, YOU CAN JIG A SHELLportapower it, you cant really jig a shell because it aint got a chassis! But i am going to totally replace the toeboard, inner wing etc! Then once they are out it will be a dodle to push the bulkhead back! then put the new inner wing etc in! No drama! lol
if you are not going to jig it , it would be better to use a dozzer and pull the damage out rather than push it out with a porto power
and remember to check your diagonals and hights as well as the lenths , also it is a good idea to use a spirit level
#14
Posted 02 February 2007 - 11:04 PM
look forward to more progress!
#15
Posted 03 February 2007 - 12:03 PM
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