The Jalopy Journal

deto · 06-22-2012, 10:27 PM

So I have been working on my car all week and of course I get in a fender bender, and its my fault... FML

badshifter · 06-22-2012, 10:32 PM

What do you need help with?

pwschuh · 06-22-2012, 10:32 PM

Sorry to hear that. You didn't say what you needed help with?

deto · 06-22-2012, 10:38 PM

oh... I put a list of parts I was looking for but the mods deleted it. I forgot to change the title when I reposted, but if you know anybody with parts...

KustomCars · 06-22-2012, 10:48 PM

Ouch!

servi53 · 06-22-2012, 11:34 PM

that blows, good luck fixing it

deto · 06-22-2012, 11:47 PM

Well thanks to the hamb I already found all the parts and the guy is local so yeah...

deto · 06-23-2012, 02:46 AM

I am freaking out sitting in bed knowing my car has a crunched fender... This is one of the worst feelings. I am chomping at the bit to tear the sheet metal off the front and start to replace parts.

Don's Hot Rods · 06-23-2012, 03:46 AM

Yep, that hurts, but it looks pretty fixable in the picture. Was anything underneath bent like the frame ?

Don

**FlynBrian** · 06-23-2012, 03:52 AM

Good thing is you can fix it. Already found the parts, Cool.

ChrisBorsheim · 06-23-2012, 03:55 AM

Sorry to hear that. Time to get some curb feelers.

pimpin paint · 06-23-2012, 10:53 AM

Hey,

With the exception of the headlamp door everything bent that's pictured, can be straightened

R&R of bent parts is easy, but you'll learn nothin' about repair skills that way!

" Life ain't no Disney movie "

**davidbistolas** · 06-23-2012, 10:59 AM

Looking at the pic - wish I there was a better shot - but looking at the pic I would certainly want to check the rad and radiator support. These cars have the whole front end tied together at the rad, and I would imagine that a really good hit to the front corner could bend stuff out of whack and make front sheet metal alignment damn near impossible.

Aside from that, the fender itself looks fixable to me, just needs patience. My driver's fender looked like a golfball when I stripped the filler off, and it's almost perfect now - yes, I have filler on it, but nothing like what was there before. ugh.

I do wish they re-poped our fenders, but you gotta do what you can.

deto · 06-23-2012, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Don's Hot Rods

Yep, that hurts, but it looks pretty fixable in the picture. Was anything underneath bent like the frame ?

Don

No it's all sheet metal. The previous owner put a clip in it an they did a poor job of mounting the front sheet metal. I feel like that's why it was crunched so easily. The front of the fender wasnt supported

deto · 06-23-2012, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davidbistolas

Looking at the pic - wish I there was a better shot - but looking at the pic I would certainly want to check the rad and radiator support. These cars have the whole front end tied together at the rad, and I would imagine that a really good hit to the front corner could bend stuff out of whack and make front sheet metal alignment damn near impossible.

Aside from that, the fender itself looks fixable to me, just needs patience. My driver's fender looked like a golfball when I stripped the filler off, and it's almost perfect now - yes, I have filler on it, but nothing like what was there before. ugh.

I do wish they re-poped our fenders, but you gotta do what you can.

The stock core support is long gone. Previous owner hacked it out.

1971BB427 · 06-23-2012, 11:44 AM

Went through the same thing a few years back. Was going to sell my OT Camaro after 36 years, and while getting it ready I crunched it, and it had never been wrecked previously. After fixing it and getting it looking like new I ended up not selling it. Just looked too nice once it was done, and I guess I'll wait a year until I've had it 40 years!

deto · 06-23-2012, 11:47 AM

So here are some more pics of the damage. Is it even worth reworking these parts?

deto · 06-23-2012, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1971BB427

Went through the same thing a few years back. Was going to sell my OT Camaro after 36 years, and while getting it ready I crunched it, and it had never been wrecked previously. After fixing it and getting it looking like new I ended up not selling it. Just looked too nice once it was done, and I guess I'll wait a year until I've had it 40 years!

I have been contemplating selling mine. Guess it wanted to stay...

BadLuck · 06-23-2012, 11:50 AM

damn sorry to hear that... i had a clip in mine, but took it off for that same reason... nothing bolts up correctly on the front.. let me know if you need anything.. i have a few parts laying around too.. youll be back in shape in no time ! CJ

deto · 06-23-2012, 02:53 PM

Can any body put up a picture of there stick core support so I know what to get?

06-22-2012, 10:27 PM	#1
deto Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura County CA Posts: 1,728	Crashed My chevy! Help!!! So I have been working on my car all week and of course I get in a fender bender, and its my fault... FML Attached Thumbnails __________________ check out 4F Fabrication! 4ffab.com and find us on Instagram and Facebook

06-22-2012, 10:32 PM	#2
badshifter Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chatsworth, CA Posts: 2,405	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! What do you need help with? __________________ And If you aren't into traditional cars, find another forum. Ryan Cochran

06-22-2012, 10:32 PM	#3
pwschuh Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mid-Atlantic Posts: 1,573	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! Sorry to hear that. You didn't say what you needed help with?

06-22-2012, 10:38 PM	#4
deto Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura County CA Posts: 1,728	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! oh... I put a list of parts I was looking for but the mods deleted it. I forgot to change the title when I reposted, but if you know anybody with parts... __________________ check out 4F Fabrication! 4ffab.com and find us on Instagram and Facebook

06-22-2012, 10:48 PM	#5
KustomCars Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,352	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! Ouch! __________________

06-22-2012, 11:34 PM	#6
servi53 Grenade Inspector Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: east peoria IL. Posts: 320	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! that blows, good luck fixing it

06-22-2012, 11:47 PM	#7
deto Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura County CA Posts: 1,728	Well thanks to the hamb I already found all the parts and the guy is local so yeah... __________________ check out 4F Fabrication! 4ffab.com and find us on Instagram and Facebook

06-23-2012, 02:46 AM	#8
deto Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura County CA Posts: 1,728	I am freaking out sitting in bed knowing my car has a crunched fender... This is one of the worst feelings. I am chomping at the bit to tear the sheet metal off the front and start to replace parts. __________________ check out 4F Fabrication! 4ffab.com and find us on Instagram and Facebook

06-23-2012, 03:46 AM	#9
Don's Hot Rods Old School HAMBer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: florida Posts: 5,790	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! Yep, that hurts, but it looks pretty fixable in the picture. Was anything underneath bent like the frame ? Don

06-23-2012, 03:52 AM	#10
FlynBrian Alliance Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Eustis, Fla Posts: 569	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! Good thing is you can fix it. Already found the parts, Cool.

06-23-2012, 03:55 AM	#11
ChrisBorsheim Newbie Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 94	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! Sorry to hear that. Time to get some curb feelers.

06-23-2012, 10:53 AM	#12
pimpin paint Old School HAMBer Join Date: May 2005 Location: so cal Posts: 4,666	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! Hey, With the exception of the headlamp door everything bent that's pictured, can be straightened R&R of bent parts is easy, but you'll learn nothin' about repair skills that way! " Life ain't no Disney movie "

06-23-2012, 10:59 AM	#13
davidbistolas Alliance Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 882	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! Looking at the pic - wish I there was a better shot - but looking at the pic I would certainly want to check the rad and radiator support. These cars have the whole front end tied together at the rad, and I would imagine that a really good hit to the front corner could bend stuff out of whack and make front sheet metal alignment damn near impossible. Aside from that, the fender itself looks fixable to me, just needs patience. My driver's fender looked like a golfball when I stripped the filler off, and it's almost perfect now - yes, I have filler on it, but nothing like what was there before. ugh. I do wish they re-poped our fenders, but you gotta do what you can. Last edited by davidbistolas; 06-23-2012 at 11:00 AM. Reason: By the way: Where I'm from, gasoline IS measured in metric...

06-23-2012, 11:44 AM	#16
1971BB427 Old School HAMBer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,944	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! Went through the same thing a few years back. Was going to sell my OT Camaro after 36 years, and while getting it ready I crunched it, and it had never been wrecked previously. After fixing it and getting it looking like new I ended up not selling it. Just looked too nice once it was done, and I guess I'll wait a year until I've had it 40 years!

06-23-2012, 11:47 AM	#17
deto Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura County CA Posts: 1,728	So here are some more pics of the damage. Is it even worth reworking these parts? Attached Thumbnails __________________ check out 4F Fabrication! 4ffab.com and find us on Instagram and Facebook

06-23-2012, 11:50 AM	#19
BadLuck Old School HAMBer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hesperia, So*Cal Posts: 3,085	Re: Crashed My chevy! Help!!! damn sorry to hear that... i had a clip in mine, but took it off for that same reason... nothing bolts up correctly on the front.. let me know if you need anything.. i have a few parts laying around too.. youll be back in shape in no time ! CJ __________________ Sentinels So*Cal "Driveway Built, Street Driven"

06-23-2012, 02:53 PM	#20
deto Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ventura County CA Posts: 1,728	Can any body put up a picture of there stick core support so I know what to get? __________________ check out 4F Fabrication! 4ffab.com and find us on Instagram and Facebook

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