NSW Corvettes
Technical Tips => Pre 84 => Topic started by: Lefty on April 06, 2014, 11:26:24 AM
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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
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Jesus Lefty what happened? It will depend on how the chassis is as far as which repairer. Can you give us more info
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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
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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
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More to follow
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The rear drivers side?
That's about all the photos I have. Any ideas?
Lefty
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That back doesn't look good. What suburb/area you live in?
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Croydon
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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
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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 :tears:
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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
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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
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Oh bugger, that hurts Lefty. :banghead:
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.
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Cheers Camo I'll send the photos through,
Lefty
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Interesting to know exactly what has failed here
Imagin if it had happened at highway speed
Bfit
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Bfit, waringah freeway 75 Kim's ph, slippery road, change lanes (from concrete to bitumen) accelerate, sideways, over correction, brake, bang. Game over.
Lefty
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Shannons may have a preferred repairer in the Croydon area Lefty.
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Click attachments for larger views
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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
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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?
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Sirfixalot,
Car is in holding yard until we agree on who will fix it.
I'm thinking there may be a few parts to getting this going again, and this may be done by different repairers,
1. Subframe check and suspension repairs,
2. Motor repairs,
3. Body work and replace damaged wheels,
Manny thanks for the offer regarding parts, I'll let the repairer know about the parts and discuss how they will source. First thing I will need to get the assessor to look at it and discuss repairer options?
Cheers, lefty
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Ouch.. that looks painful Lefty.. Its good to hear you came out unscathed.. and is all well ...
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Hi,
Whilst repairs continue there may be an oportunity to replace the exhaust. The current system sounds sweet, but is damaged.
The currnet system ends up in one pipe travelling under the RHS of the car. I have noticed there are two cutouts in the cross member and was wondering if a twin pipe system was better?
Will it breathe better?
Does the single pipe system provide something that may be lost with a twin system?
Will it sound as good?
May thanks in advance for your response?
Cheers
Lefty
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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 :tears:
Insured with Shannon's :thumb: keep us abreast on how they assist in getting your baby back on the road ?.
Best of luck buddy, Jethro
Jethro
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Single pipe is to allow a single catalytic converter (saves cost, weight and heat exposure). Twin system will definitely breath better but would require 2 cats to be legal. If that's not an issue for you, go the twin system. :thumb:
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Jethros
Shannons are fantastic
I called them straight after the accident waiting for a tow, they were great, stepped me through what I needed to know and didn't overwhelm me with to much information,
Called them back the same afternoon, paid the excess, and advise them of the preferred repairer, based on a mates and the forums feedback,
Quoting took a while given Easter est, the assessor inspected and called me to say repairs are approved and provided some good advice.
The suspension is being repaired at NSC racing, and the body work at Detroit body works.
So far I'm impressed. I haven't found any other insurer offering the service level offered by shannons and their friendliness.
Cheers,
Lefty
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Great o hear Lefty, we all pay heaps to be insured it's not till one of us has to claim do we really find out what insurances companies are like :thumb:
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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?
Suffix a lot
Referring to the above offer would you have or be able to make a drag link for. 79 RHD vette or know where one could be made. This one item is proving elusive for the completion of the underbody works.
Many thank and cheers
Lefty
Edited by Camo :hi:
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Drag link used on RHD is usually an xw xy ford. The drag link is forged steel & could be pressed back to shape then x-rayed. I have a jig to check if it is correct & can press it back straight. got any pics
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Sirfixalot,
Many thanks for the response, I'll send a pm. I'm after your number and I'll get the repairer to call you.
Cheers,
Lefty
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Hi
Repairs to the car are almost compete with only paint and some adjustments left. There is a slight snag, my 79 has a black aluminium air dam under the car to direct sir into the radiator. It's a fairly robust plaice and the repairer can only source one in fibreglass which I don't feel will be as durable.
Does anyone kno where this part may be sourced locally, otherwise it will need to be manufactured.
Many thank in advance
Cheers
Lefty
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Are we talking about the flat panel under radiator with 3 holes in it boomerang shaped or the small spoiler which goes from guard to guard behind bumper overiders
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Sirfixalot
We are talking about the small spoiler which goes from guard to guard behind bumper overiders
Cheers
Lefty
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You can just make it out in the first two photos of this thread
Lefty
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It is normally only thin black maleable plastic I had one mailed from US folded in half straightened it out & layed it in the sun reshaped ok is designed to be bent & twisted
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Thanks Sirfixalot. Apprected
I'm still keen on the aluminium one as it was on the car before the incident. There apparently is a fibreglass one but I'm thinking it won't last well.
Cheers
Lefty
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You vet.
Yes 79 vet is back - almost. Car was finished but just a fee minor issues for rectification after first run.
Ncs did a great job on the underbody. It took ages but worth the wait. New mufflers are loud.
Detroit body works did a great colour matching the custom red.
Just need to work out the best way to buy a set of new mickey Thompson 255/60/15 and get a radiator flush.
Any ideas on the tyres?
Cheers
Lefty
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Hi Lefty i got mine from Rocket at Huntingwood drive Huntingwood .Phone 0288251900.Ray
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Ray
Many thanks
Lefty
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Competition Engines sometimes have good specials and are cheaper than Rocket, but with delivery added unless it is a good special the pricing ends up the same. I just got 2 sportsman S/R 28X12X15LR (295X50X15) that cost $680 picked up. :yap:
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Thanks reserved. I have found some on eBay from outlaw speed shop. Price appears competitive even with freight.
Im in the process of seeking approval from the funds manager, and once approved will procure.
As always there is always tremendous pressure for the best use of perceived discretionary expenditure
Lefty