Author Topic: 79 repairs? (Read 23530 times)

Lefty · « **on:** April 06, 2014, 11:26:24 AM »

Hi,

Damaged my 79 this morning. Minor body damage, front wheels in opposite directions, rear suspension needs a bit more than an alignment. Oh and the car won't start?

The suspension repair seems to be the big Peice for rectification. The body can be done after the engine gets running again?

Any recommendations on repairer , or repairers?

Obviously keen to get this going again?

Many thanks

Lefty

Camo · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2014, 12:23:36 PM »

Jesus Lefty what happened? It will depend on how the chassis is as far as which repairer. Can you give us more info

Lefty · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2014, 12:46:43 PM »

Camo,
Yes given the hit, possibly some chassis damage, I didn't look to far, I have some photos but cannot reduce file size on the ipad to get them on the post. Unless you know how to.

Cheers,

Lefty

Camo · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2014, 12:53:44 PM »

If they are full size pics email them to me and I'll post them for you. Only a couple of pics per email please. admin@nswcorvettes.com.au

Lefty · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2014, 01:29:21 PM »

More to follow

Lefty · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2014, 01:33:36 PM »

The rear drivers side?

That's about all the photos I have. Any ideas?

Lefty

Camo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2014, 01:42:34 PM »

That back doesn't look good. What suburb/area you live in?

Lefty · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2014, 02:01:05 PM »

Croydon

Camo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2014, 02:17:43 PM »

Don't know of anyone over that way. I'm sure one of the lads will jump in later and come up with someone who can help

You OK?

Disconnect your battery just to be safe

Lefty · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2014, 02:38:30 PM »

Camo
Could have been worse, I'm good, no other cars involved, just a very second hand vette and some kerbing to repair.
Cars in a holding yard until Shannon takes a look,
Lefty

Camo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2014, 02:58:04 PM »

Thought that may have been the case. I'm guessing you've broken a half shaft or the like at the back and by the looks of the front and ya drag link... I'd say possibly your pitman and idler arms. Bit hard to tell from the shots

If you want to, email me the full size shots and I can load them up in a bigger size so we can see better

toyvet · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2014, 04:06:21 PM »

lefty-- for body repairs see Detroit custom17 Argyle st Arncliff ph 9567 6511 or 0425219882 your contact is Nick they are Shannons prefer repairer
Hope this helps

regards Jorge

72vet · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2014, 06:07:00 PM »

Oh bugger, that hurts Lefty.

There maybe a bent trailing arm along with everything that’s connected to it at the rear, plus front lowered control arm to add to the list.

I guess that’s why we pay for insurance.

Lefty · « **Reply #13 on:** April 06, 2014, 06:48:48 PM »

Cheers Camo I'll send the photos through,

Lefty

bfit · « **Reply #14 on:** April 06, 2014, 06:56:55 PM »

Interesting to know exactly what has failed here
Imagin if it had happened at highway speed
Bfit

Lefty · « **Reply #15 on:** April 06, 2014, 07:16:33 PM »

Bfit, waringah freeway 75 Kim's ph, slippery road, change lanes (from concrete to bitumen) accelerate, sideways, over correction, brake, bang. Game over.

Lefty

VETTENUT · « **Reply #16 on:** April 06, 2014, 07:58:01 PM »

Shannons may have a preferred repairer in the Croydon area Lefty.

Camo · « **Reply #17 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:22:06 PM »

Click attachments for larger views

bfit · « **Reply #18 on:** April 06, 2014, 08:42:23 PM »

There is a good deal of damage under there
Looking on the bright side
Walking away after this is a plus.
The results could have been so different
Bfit

sirfixalot · « **Reply #19 on:** April 06, 2014, 10:05:53 PM »

I have a drag link,idler arm,pitman arm which should get it steering straight, & a trailing arm not sure which side, where is the car?