Pics of my wrecked v6

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Dec 1, 2010 | 11:50 PM

#41

JIM5.0

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Originally Posted by bluovalguy

I like how instead of removing the windshield, they just broke it across the middle

That's the redneck method! Don't knock it until you try it! LOL

Dec 2, 2010 | 08:07 AM

#42

PNYXPRESS

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Originally Posted by theACE

f*** that, i would never ever drive a car that has been cut in half. Not anything against you but, screw that. Best of luck with the repair though man, gonna be a LOT of work.

Have you ever seen how one of these cars are even built? They are just a bunch of small pieces of sheet metal SPOT welded together. If you take your time and do it correctly, the chassis will be stronger than than before.

Dec 2, 2010 | 08:37 AM

#43

Bmr4life

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Originally Posted by PNYXPRESS

Risk versus Reward.

Dec 4, 2010 | 04:46 PM

#44

kevmoxj

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From: Indiana

Test fitting of the two pieces has begun. To my surprise all the spot welds lined right up. after a bunch of measurements we made some pilot holes. Doors bolted on to check. Everything fit perfect.

Dec 4, 2010 | 07:22 PM

#45

JIM5.0

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Wow! They got that beeyoch to line up as if it were never split in two!

Do the doors close up and properly seal with no air leaks whatsoever? If so, your bro did a 100% A+++ job!

Dec 4, 2010 | 08:36 PM

#46

AZ06GT

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From: Arizona

Incredible...thanks for sharing the pics.

Dec 4, 2010 | 09:15 PM

#47

TPony

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Dang, that's all I have to say...

Dec 5, 2010 | 03:45 AM

#48

White05GT

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From: Jacksonville NC

Wow! Keep posting progress pics!

Dec 5, 2010 | 04:25 PM

#49

kevmoxj

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I dont know about air leaks but from what i could see the door lines were back to stock. My brother is a crazy perfectionist so if the seams dont look right he will fix it til its right. I was in shock that after bolting the doors up the first shut was perfect. both sides were the same. needless to say i had a nice smile on my face. lol. Theres plenty of pics to come. Im gonna keep them coming all the way through the paint process.