79 repairs?

[Lefty]

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]

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

[Lefty]

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]

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]

More to follow

[Lefty]

The rear drivers side?

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

Lefty

[Camo]

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

[Lefty]

Croydon

[Camo]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Cheers Camo I'll send the photos through,

Lefty

[bfit]

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

[Lefty]

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]

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

[Camo]

Click attachments for larger views

[bfit]

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]

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?