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roger
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Joined: 09 Mar 2006
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Location: ontario, canada |
om my goodness!
Doesn;t look that bad, meaning a right off?
how does it drive?
If its all cosmetic, then its just a matter of $$$$$$ maye few more $$$$$$
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Fri Sep 21, 2007 3:15 pm |
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FastMag
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Joined: 26 Mar 2007
Posts: 17
Location: Oregon |
That sucks. Just curious how you dented it there. A
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body shop should be able to fix that for a price. Hit the Hot Rod shops in your area. You would be suprised what they can do.
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la8ron
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Joined: 10 Mar 2006
Posts: 150
Location: New Zealand |
Look for a body shop that deals in restoration of classic cars. You will more than likely need to get a roof section, unstitch the welds and refit it to your fairlane.
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Sat Sep 22, 2007 2:32 pm |
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First Car... My 67 500
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Joined: 11 Apr 2006
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quote:
Originally posted by FastMag:
That sucks. Just curious how you dented it there. A
good
body shop should be able to fix that for a price. Hit the Hot Rod shops in your area. You would be surprised what they can do.
I actually flipped it, i was passing a truck doing about 65 on a country road, then i noticed another car in front of the truck, so i decided to pass both cars, about midway during the second car, the line turned double yellow, i said screw it, and attempted it anyways. Then a 47 chevy came from around the corner, i slowed down, but the car i was passing slowed down too, and i couldn't get back between the two cars i was passing safely, so i just slowed down as much as possible then ended up in the ditch.
The entire body is beat up, but the roof was the main reason it was claimed totaled, the drive line, interior all perfect. So another question..... it can be fixed, but due to the title be branded, and then cost of repairs, would it just be better financially to buy another and transfer parts? Then, sentimentally its my first car, but i would buy another fairlane with some of my original parts. But is that the same? Do you wish you had your actual first car, or just an identical model?
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Sat Sep 22, 2007 10:36 pm |
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scorcher1967
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As someone who has managed to keep a hold of his first car, I would say The actual car means more to me than a duplicate. My 67 mustang is pretty rough, but I would not get rid of it for anything.
I go with what everyone else has said and find a hot rod shop. The guy that handles my body work is great, and specializes in hot rods and custom work. Some of the good ones would enjoy the challenge, and take pride in ressurecting something from the crusher.
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Tue Sep 25, 2007 3:57 pm |
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First Car... My 67 500
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where are you located?I am a bodyman with 20+ years exp and have fixed worst.I am in VA - let me know if I can help
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Sorry, but thanks for the offer
I live in Oregon, a little bit away, lol
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Thu Sep 27, 2007 11:59 pm |
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nick
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Joined: 13 Mar 2006
Posts: 40
Location: manitowoc, wisconsin |
original car vs. duplicate
In my opinion and based on the pics you provided, that car can be fixed.
my original 1969 didn't fare so well though back in 1987. I bought it from my great-grandpa, welded a ton of metal into it during the restoration, and then rolled it into the ditch within the first month back on the road. The insurance people would not budge on considering it a total. Between how much of the top of the car was crushed and how much rust repair I had to done, I bought another 69 and restored that one. My great-grandpa never found out.
20 years later, I still have the clone and it is as precious to me as that first one- and in a lot better shape. In my opinion, the only downside was that another old car disappeared and probably got turned into an Accord...
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Fri Oct 26, 2007 3:39 pm |
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rusty428cj
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Joined: 28 Nov 2007
Posts: 129
Location: Port Richey Fl |
Anything can be fixed if you have enough money. Find another body.
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Former SS/FA & SS/GA NHRA Record Holder
Gillis Performance Restorations
727-847-7973
www.gillisrestorations.com
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