The "little crease below the left hand bottom corner of the rear screen" is
probably the biggest worry, it could be due to twisting across the boot or
floor pans.
The front damage sounds reasonably repairable, BUT check BEHIND the front
strut towers. If there is any sign of a wrinkle on the top or bottom rails
on the inner guard you are looking at stretching it back.
The sill can be repaired, as can the rear quarter if the damage doesnt
extend too far into the RR C pillar (Its this damage which may extend across
the rear parcel shelf to the little crease under lower LHR screen). You can
do a "cut and shut" on this quarter, but it sounds a pretty big job for a
skilled panel beater.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris King" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, 17 May 2001 17:00 PM
Subject: Re: DEAD DAT
> OK here the list of damages goes:
> The tree went through the f/r fender straight in twards the strut tower,
its
> obliterated the fender and has gone in bout 5 cm into the stronger section
> behind it. There is a large bump under the drivers door which has moved
the
> sill onto the door. The pole hit right on the furthest back join between
the
> r/r door and the body and also the wheel and had crushed that quite badly
so
> now the door actually hits the roof without closing. There is also a small
> crease caused below the left hand bottom corner of the rear screen. The
> front control arm snapped off and the back suspension and/or wheel is
bent.
> Oh and the bonnet has an aftermarket curve to it.
>
> Chris King.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Errol Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 10:15 PM
> Subject: RE: DEAD DAT
>
>
> > Send some pics. I have just re-birthed the old Chris Halpin car after a
> > major injury. Others on list may be able to advise as well.
> >
> > James/Terry can we get an upload are for pics etc????
> >
> > Cheers
> > Feral Errol
> > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > http://www.datrats.com.au/
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris King
> > Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 8:05 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: DEAD DAT
> >
> >
> > Well guys the unspeakable has happened, crusing home on friday night i
> gave
> > it a little to much stick out of a roundabout and planted CMY-510 square
> > into a tree on the front wheel and a telegraph pole on the rear.
> thankfully
> > everyone came out with very minimal injuries. Now i need some advice
from
> > people who have done this before, should i be looking at fixing what ive
> got
> > left which would be a big job, although it has been restored origionally
> > without expense spared by the previous owner. Or should i be looking at
> > getting another body and swapping my mechanicals which are 95% OK? I am
in
> > the sydeny area what are my chances of finding a body only with minimal
> > rust? and how much will it typically cost to turn a moderate body into a
> > straight rust-free 510 ? Ive spoken to a panelbeater who said roughly 5
> > grand without parts which sounds bloody high.Any help would be much
> > apreciated.
> >
> > Chris King. :-(
> >
> > (ill send some pics later)
> >
> >
> >
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