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http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/index.php?showtopic=15712
Think This Is Repairable?
Started by yozsi, Feb 20 2005 10:14 PM
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Posted 21 February 2005 - 01:59 AM
Erievovo - great to work with. Make sure you have the paint color code and they can get you matching panels (no need to paint when you're done). They're not dirt cheap, but if you plan to do all the wrenching yourself, you'll have gotten yourself a volvo for less than a grand!
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 06:15 PM
Hey your car is an "Easy Fix"
It looks like you called it on the parts. If you want a less expensive fix (Since the car is salvage anyways) go for aftermarket parts. You can buy them online, or look in the yellow pages under Auto Parts New. An aftermarket Hood and bumper cover at my locaL SUPPLIER is $72 and $35 respectivley.
Cars are designed so you can fit the body panels to a "Perfect Fit" You just need to know which area to adjust and a bit of patience. Bumper brackets go up and down to make sure your bumper is level. Fender bolts have a set percentage of give so you can line your fenders up straight.
If other Volvo owners give you a hard time, Keep in mind that people have different expectations. If I spent $40K on a new Volvo, I am going to make darn sure all the parts are Volvo OEM's. If others spend $150 like you did, then aftermarket parts aren't such a big deal. In the end, they all look the same once the car is painted.
Certifit is the place I quoted prices from, and they seem to have a bunch of locations across the country.
Hope this helps!
P.S. I have a front grill for your car just sitting in my garage. If You want, I'll sell it to you for $15 plus actual shipping.
It looks like you called it on the parts. If you want a less expensive fix (Since the car is salvage anyways) go for aftermarket parts. You can buy them online, or look in the yellow pages under Auto Parts New. An aftermarket Hood and bumper cover at my locaL SUPPLIER is $72 and $35 respectivley.
Cars are designed so you can fit the body panels to a "Perfect Fit" You just need to know which area to adjust and a bit of patience. Bumper brackets go up and down to make sure your bumper is level. Fender bolts have a set percentage of give so you can line your fenders up straight.
If other Volvo owners give you a hard time, Keep in mind that people have different expectations. If I spent $40K on a new Volvo, I am going to make darn sure all the parts are Volvo OEM's. If others spend $150 like you did, then aftermarket parts aren't such a big deal. In the end, they all look the same once the car is painted.
Certifit is the place I quoted prices from, and they seem to have a bunch of locations across the country.
Hope this helps!
P.S. I have a front grill for your car just sitting in my garage. If You want, I'll sell it to you for $15 plus actual shipping.
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 06:43 PM
Carbon fiber hood!!!!!!!!
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 08:09 PM
QUOTE(lax01 @ Feb 20 2005, 09:12 PM)
read the thread genius...he bought the car like that
I read the thread and no where does it say he bought the car like that. It says he bought the car at a dealer auction. He never said he bought it wrecked. I guess I could've assumed he did buy it wrecked b/c of the low price. Sorry for paying attention to details and not assuming.
If it was my thread I would've stated that I bought the car wrecked.
But thanks for the genius comment lax.
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Volvo sport suspension
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EBC Greenstuff up front
On order: TME springs, VMS poly bushing
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BSR PPC
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 10:13 PM
yep, i aready called around and found a hood and fender that matches my cars color for 250 bucks. plus i just got a windsheild installed. it looks like this car is starting to come together.
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 10:17 PM
QUOTE(yozsi @ Feb 22 2005, 02:13 PM)
yep, i aready called around and found a hood and fender that matches my cars color for 250 bucks. plus i just got a windsheild installed. it looks like this car is starting to come together.
man, i somehow missed this thread.. Nice work dude.. 150 bucks!
little secret.. that manual tranny would net you around 1 grand.. if you parted it out.. I know you don't want to.. but jeez.. to turn 150 bucs into easily 2 grand by parting it out.. that's smart business..
note to self: start attending auctions.
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Posted 22 February 2005 - 10:27 PM
My car looked worse after my accident (minus the windshield). My friend and I rebuilt it for a few grand.
Anywho, I would definitely either see if you can fix it or part it out. You paid $150 for it? You'll get ATLEAST a few grand worth of parts from it. That's a good deal, if you ask me.
Oh, and are the airbags deployed?
Anywho, I would definitely either see if you can fix it or part it out. You paid $150 for it? You'll get ATLEAST a few grand worth of parts from it. That's a good deal, if you ask me.
Oh, and are the airbags deployed?
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