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Offline SuperSix

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Need to repair attempted theft damage
« on: January 12 2011, 02:38:07 PM »
I need to fix some damage from a moron that tried to steal my TR a few years ago.

I replaced the steering column (3rd time's a charm), but I need to start thinking about fixing the external damage. I don't want to replace the entire decklid or door/skin - has anyone had success cutting out and welding in a repair panel?

Maybe I will shave the locks on the trunk and passenger door. . .



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Re: Need to repair attempted theft damage
« Reply #1 on: January 12 2011, 03:31:36 PM »
Best would be a new lid, next would be a plate and paint match. Last would be fill it in and get a auto trunk release.

Or you can just do this
http://www.thosefunnypictures.com/resize.php?file=pictures/7285/Funny_Pictures_7285.jpg
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Re: Need to repair attempted theft damage
« Reply #2 on: January 12 2011, 04:01:09 PM »
Quote from: "ULYCYC @ Wed Jan 12, 2011 3:31 pm"
Best would be a new lid, next would be a plate and paint match. Last would be fill it in and get a auto trunk release.

Or you can just do this
http://www.thosefunnypictures.com/resize.php?file=pictures/7285/Funny_Pictures_7285.jpg


Nice! I like that. I need to get a Power 6 engraved on the lock though
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« Reply #3 on: January 12 2011, 07:23:23 PM »
I would bend the door lock parts back, weld n grind.
The trunk need a donor piece for sure, suspect many 80s GM lock area is the same?
Context?-Is this quick and dirty while saving up for a paint job? or?
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Re: Need to repair attempted theft damage
« Reply #4 on: January 12 2011, 07:40:31 PM »
Quote from: "SuperSix @ Wed Jan 12, 2011 2:38 pm"
I need to fix some damage from a moron that tried to steal my TR a few years ago.

I replaced the steering column (3rd time's a charm), but I need to start thinking about fixing the external damage. I don't want to replace the entire decklid or door/skin - has anyone had success cutting out and welding in a repair panel?

Maybe I will shave the locks on the trunk and passenger door. . .



The door can be fixed a body shop did mine when they stole it and it looked wose than that fucking amatures don't now how to get it without messing the doors up because skins are long gone as far as the trunk i agree with the others that you have to replace
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« Reply #5 on: January 12 2011, 09:24:05 PM »
Quote from: "daveismissing @ Wed Jan 12, 2011 7:23 pm"
I would bend the door lock parts back, weld n grind.
The trunk need a donor piece for sure, suspect many 80s GM lock area is the same?
Context?-Is this quick and dirty while saving up for a paint job? or?


Good ideas.

Pretty much - I have never desired a show car - and if someone here can offer an idea other than replacing the whole panels - it's money saved.
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Re: Need to repair attempted theft damage
« Reply #6 on: January 12 2011, 09:51:03 PM »
I would shave it if it was mine. That too is quick and easy.
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Re: Need to repair attempted theft damage
« Reply #7 on: January 12 2011, 10:35:45 PM »
Quote from: "Wrecked Em @ Wed Jan 12, 2011 9:51 pm"
I would shave it if it was mine. That too is quick and easy.


I am leaning towards this. I have a remote trunk release, and just shave or repair the passenger door lock.
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Re: Need to repair attempted theft damage
« Reply #8 on: January 12 2011, 11:19:20 PM »
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Re: Need to repair attempted theft damage
« Reply #9 on: January 12 2011, 11:32:33 PM »
Quote from: "daveismissing @ Wed Jan 12, 2011 11:19 pm"
Maybe this would hide the damage:

http://www.billionsandtrillionsinc.com/pics/buickemblems/pages/DSC01441.htm


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« Reply #10 on: January 13 2011, 01:19:47 AM »
i will go ahead and warn you since the previous owner just stuffed bondo in the holes on the drivers side and trunk on my car. i didnt think it was a big deal at first. it sucks having to open the passengers side then unlock the drivers side from inside. the trunk however isnt that bad. it actually looks better shaved. but in your situation its on the passengerside. so i dont see it being a big deal. but i would get the door fixed anyways.

just my 2 cents
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« Reply #11 on: January 13 2011, 09:06:36 AM »
I wouldn't be surprised if a piece from a door
would work to fix the trunk. Its not a spot that rusts out on a door, find somebody scrapping his rusty doors.
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« Reply #12 on: January 13 2011, 06:19:27 PM »
A remote door lock setup is fairly cheap and is easy to install.
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« Reply #13 on: January 14 2011, 11:56:27 PM »
we sell plates to repair that,,,basically you cut out the damaged area and weld in a new plate
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« Reply #14 on: January 15 2011, 09:28:13 AM »
Quote from: "gbsean @ Fri Jan 14, 2011 11:56 pm"
we sell plates to repair that,,,basically you cut out the damaged area and weld in a new plate


WHo is 'we', and do you have pic links?
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