Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( April 19, 2012, 07:48:18 PM Well because of someone being stupid and in the rain on top of it. The car has been wrecked, but not totaled thankfully. Im already in the works of tracking down parts, I may have a hood and complete header panel, with lights tracked down. Its just gonna come down to price that he wants for the parts. I may need a core support and hood safety latch. If any of you may have some of this laying around hit me up, Im gonna need all the help I can get in resurrecting this fallin bird.Also if anyone has the crash repair measurement diagrams and could either email me a copy that would be great. On a good note though I was able to drive it home, so its in a safe place. Heres some pics for ya. Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #1 – April 19, 2012, 07:56:52 PM That really sucks. That's also exactly why i moved on from these cars and am very reluctant to get back into one. GL getting it back together. Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #2 – April 19, 2012, 08:35:17 PM Bummer! I can relate.......see my Torino rebuild thread. If i could get that car back together, you can handle this build. Best of luck! http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?28702-Worst-day-ever-(chevy-truck-destroys-my-front-clip&highlight= Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #3 – April 19, 2012, 08:58:10 PM Glad ur not hurt. Good luck on the rebuild. That's a real nice bird. Love the wheels. Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #4 – April 19, 2012, 09:01:59 PM Oh ya Im fixing it and probably making it a little better in the process. The problem is I have to pay out of pocket, I only had liability on the car. What sucks is Ive been meaning to call my insurance company up and put full on it. Of coarse day late and a dollar short. They put me at fault with only asking me for a short version of what happened and never had me write anything down. Its things like this that really make me hate Dubuque, Ia cops. It seems like they only do a 1/2 @ss job Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #5 – April 19, 2012, 09:17:48 PM ouch.. that sucks! at least the bumper cover looks alright, with the exception of the plate holder hanging off.. luckily, it's a TC and the radiator is a mile away from the waterpump.. that really would have sucked! Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #6 – April 19, 2012, 10:11:19 PM Ya as upset as I was I was happy to see that the bumper and bumper cover survived for the most part. Definatly glad of the distance to the water pump, with the cylinder just on the other side of it. Engine probably would have been junk then. I do need to verify what Ive been reading though. If I decide that the core support needs to be replaced no matter what Ive been reading that one from a fox stang(as well as cougar obviously) is the same. Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #7 – April 19, 2012, 10:42:08 PM brace the hell out of the front of that car, before you start cutting to replace the upper core support.. otherwise, the front clip will fold Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #8 – April 19, 2012, 10:54:57 PM Ya shadow thats the plan if I need to replace it. Not my first rodeo fixing a unibody. I actually went thru autobody when i was younger, so I know how to do this the right way!!!!!!!!!! Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #9 – April 19, 2012, 11:11:27 PM aah.. so you know what a portapower is, than lol.. 1 would probably come in handy for getting her all squared back up Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #10 – April 19, 2012, 11:32:46 PM Quote from: Shadow;387294aah.. so you know what a portapower is, than lol.. 1 would probably come in handy for getting her all squared back up Oh ya, been wanting to get a setup to. We'll have to see how my prices pan out for parts, if I can swing it that would be quite handy. If not slow and steady the redneck way!!! LOLFrom what I can tell so far the core support isnt pushed back to far at the top(only), its all gonna come down to if it creased or crush any of it. I havent popped the hood at all yet, since I still need to get it out to my FIL's house some how. Thats where Im gonna fix it at, my landlords wouldnt be to happy is I tore the front clip off my car for more than a couple days!!! Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #11 – April 20, 2012, 09:31:47 AM Im glad your OK and the car is repairable. Hope all goes well. That is a great looking car, BTW. Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #12 – April 20, 2012, 01:24:31 PM Ah man.. I feel ya. Happened to me a couple years ago: http://www.foxtbirdcougarforums.com/showthread.php?30093-I-m-back-%28Many-Pics%29&highlight=Good luck! Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #13 – April 20, 2012, 02:45:27 PM Good luck on the rebuild and glad you're OK. Looks like you stuffed it under the back of an SUV or pick-up? Quote Selected
Something bad happened to the Tbird today :( Reply #14 – April 20, 2012, 04:43:09 PM Quote from: Chuck W;387330Good luck on the rebuild and glad you're OK. Looks like you stuffed it under the back of an SUV or pick-up?Pretty good guess Chuck, it was a buick Enclave. It drove away with just scratches, while I ended up with this.Im so glad I joined this site to. The guys offering parts up and deals is great, I do still have to finish with the guy I originally bought the car from. He still has the 2 main pieces from a car he had to part and hes close. But I will let any of you know that has offered. Quote Selected
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