View unanswered posts | View active topics It is currently Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:56 am



Reply to topic  [ 11 posts ] 
Crash's rebuild 
Author Message
Reply with quote
Now that the Toowoomba Nats is done and dusted, its time to focus on the Jobs To Do list and number 1 priority is getting Crash back on the road.
With only 24 hours in a day I figure 30 minutes is enough to do a bit every day.

So far I've:

Removed boot lid and hinges
Removed totally mangled tail light with the help of Lumpy the 2 pound hammer
Removed good tail light and stored away
Removed the rear bumper with the help of the crowbar
Tucked away the rear wiring after extracting it from layers of metal squashed together (again crowbar came in handy).

Just awaiting some information from various sources as to best option for panel work.

Pics to follow.


Fri Oct 02, 2015 9:33 am

Joined: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:50 am
Posts: 774
Car(s): Peugeot 206 GTi 180, Ford Fiesta, Bond Equipe 2-Litre GT, Mazda R360 Coupe, Nissan CSP-311 Silvia. PAST: Bellett 1600GT
Reply with quote
Bring on the pics! :mrgreen:


Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:00 am
Profile
Reply with quote
Here goes;

This is a pic of inside the boot (for those who don't recognise it :? ).

Spare wheel was jammed in pretty damn tight, so after it was completely deflated and with a little prizing from the 6 foot crowbar it finally popped out.

The fuel tank flange (were the two parts are joined together and bolted down) was slightly bent. It'll survive ok.

The actual subframe or rear bulkhead (inside guards, a frame support pieces, rear seat bulkhead, etc) area is untouched. Just all the rear panelwork needs replacing.

The outside panels forward of the rear of the quarter glass should "de-stress" after it gets a stretch on the rack or the rear panels get cut off.

No doubt a lot of work, but that'll be done by someone who knows their stuff (hopefully).

Happy to read/listen to any advice that people may offer. PM's welcomed if commenting in public isn't your thing.


Attachments:
image.jpg
image.jpg [ 1.97 MiB | Viewed 17336 times ]


Last edited by Gunna on Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:27 am, edited 1 time in total.

Tue Oct 13, 2015 7:47 am
User avatar

Joined: Tue Jun 18, 2013 5:09 am
Posts: 428
Location: Sydney NSW
Car(s): PR91 1967 GT, PR20 1966 1/2 with GT Goodies
Reply with quote
Jesus H Christ............

_________________

To increase the fun, add a hair dryer


Tue Oct 13, 2015 8:09 am
Profile

Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:23 am
Posts: 1816
Reply with quote
have a look at ol yella posts you will see it cut down it was hit harder than that.


Tue Oct 13, 2015 9:13 am
Profile
Reply with quote
Movement at last, Crash is off to a repairer early next week with her half cut from Peter A.


Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:46 am
User avatar

Joined: Tue Oct 28, 2008 12:17 pm
Posts: 2611
Location: Rye Park, N.S.W.
Car(s): Doris, AuntyMary, Shrek, Jimmy; GT, Wasp, Flo & Sed unrestos; 65 Elf; 82 Rodeo, 60 TX550, 72 Sport, & a Sigma.
Reply with quote
Great you are into it already. Nice when a long saved part is put to good use, and a rare little car gets to cruise again.
Cheers, Matt.

_________________
Life is far too short not to fill it with what you love. - Jackie French.[/size]


Fri Oct 23, 2015 12:36 pm
Profile
User avatar

Joined: Thu Sep 11, 2008 9:15 am
Posts: 1991
Car(s): 1965 Wasp, 1966 Bellett, 1967 Bellett, 1969 Florian, 1973 Bellett GTR, 1976 Buick Opel by Isuzu, 1978 Gemini van
Reply with quote
Hey Gunna,

Hope to see Duane's old baby on the road before too long!

Was sure it was a 'goner', but perhaps not!

Too many sectional repairs for the insurance company, but nothing is impossible with time, skills and tenacity...or money if you have none of the above!!

Good luck with it...Will we see it at Albury-Wodonga?

Luckily it doesn't need much else outside of the body repairs; from memory I think even the tail lights survived, yeah?

Cheers,

Dave

_________________
My latest automotive articles and original content shared here:

https://www.facebook.com/garageofawesome

Street Machine! Unique Cars! Awesome!


Fri Nov 13, 2015 11:03 am
Profile WWW

Joined: Mon Nov 24, 2008 7:50 am
Posts: 774
Car(s): Peugeot 206 GTi 180, Ford Fiesta, Bond Equipe 2-Litre GT, Mazda R360 Coupe, Nissan CSP-311 Silvia. PAST: Bellett 1600GT
Reply with quote
Anything new to report re: Crash, Dean?


Thu Feb 18, 2016 11:56 am
Profile
Reply with quote
Nothing to report. She just lives the life of luxury tucked away in bed at the back of one the forty footers.


Fri Feb 19, 2016 2:53 am
User avatar

Joined: Tue May 10, 2011 2:23 am
Posts: 2816
Location: Melb.
Car(s): '72 Sport Bellett (imported 180912), M/B AMG A35, i30, had Belletts in past, 2 sed, 3 GT's.
Reply with quote
Gunna wrote:
Nothing to report. She just lives the life of luxury tucked away in bed at the back of one the forty footers.


Hopefully not like this .......https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCK7N2SgJjE

_________________
'72 PR60 Sport


Fri Feb 19, 2016 3:01 am
Profile WWW
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Reply to topic   [ 11 posts ] 

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 19 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot post attachments in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
cron
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group
Designed by ST Software for PTF.