Vesper TA

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I was hit in the rear by a drunk driver a couple of weeks ago. I bought the car back from insurance company. I know it's going to have a salvage title now, but wondering if it's repairable? I'm looking in Austin for a good cheap body shop to see if anything can be done. If not I'm just going to sell the car without parting it out.

Thanks
-Kris


http://s75.photobucket.com/albums/i2...r/Car%20Wreck/

98Z2885

Have you looked to see if there is any frame damage?

cambirdracing

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I wish I could afford the wheels for my 94. I love those things.

SHovV

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that sucks dude. i work at a body shop. judging by the buckles so far forward in the 1/4's, there might be damage to the rear uni-body/trunk floor, maybe even to the rear seats. but repairing that isnt goin to be cheap. look for a quality body shop. body repair/panel replacement isnt something you wanna cheap out on. also you can put it on jack stands or jack it up a good ways and look at the damage yourself. even take pics of everything. hope this helps

jaysan

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Join AFBforums.com There are a few guys on there that work at a body shop . Just make a thread

98Z2885

I agree, I got rear ended in my Z. It was only a 10 mph bump, it tweaked the rear bumper and bent the exhaust down. I lucked out. I would get it on a lift and look at the rear uni body.

enigmah

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When i got backed into by a drunk driver ( drivers side 1/4 ) It was 5600 for them to fix it.. ( good shop ) they replaced the 1/4 and rear bumper.. theres like 500+ tack welds holding that 1/4 on each side, and having to replace both of them is going to be major bux.. so good luck with it.

Quick

Its going to cost way more than it would be worth it. You could easily buy another one for the amount of time and money you going to put into the wrecked one. Part it out now and good luck.

Dirty 30

iTrader: (96)

I have a friend who wrecked it like yours and just bought a rear clip (frame) and had them welded together. He had some subframe connectors welded in as well. Cant even tell as long as everything is straight.

Or just buy a cheap v6 and swap all your parts over.

Super-Bat

iTrader: (38)

The car just looks sad. Sorry to hear. I freaking hate dbags that drive drunk.

On a side note...I'd be interested in buying your interior/wheels from you.

Vesper TA

iTrader: (38)

Thanks for the help guys. Yeah I believe the frame is crushed.on one side. When I crawled under I could see that. I'm starting to see it might cost too much to fix.

sway99bird

iTrader: (22)

Cheap body shop means cheap work do you really want that for your car ?

Vesper TA

iTrader: (38)

Cheap meaning a friend of a friend or someone wanting to help out, but does good work. I wouldn't go to just any cheap shop.

retardedpenguin

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It wouldn't be worth it. Personally I would make sure everything is good underneath and drive it like it is.. **** it ya know..

Vesper TA

iTrader: (38)

Anyone have a roller or cheap TA they want to sell?

Thanks

Morbid

iTrader: (34)

Sorry to hear that, I can relate. Your car looks a lot like mine did when mine got hit. Estimated $9300 without pulling panels off.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/texas-mem...es-inside.html (It may take a while to load depending on your connection)

Vesper TA

iTrader: (38)

Wow, your car does look alot like my damage. It sux getting hit like that. I was hit on I35 while doing 65. I was driving home from work around 2:30 am and this drunk fell asleep behind me I assume then pressed his gas pedal and slammed into me. He must of been going pretty fast. Kind of takes you by surprise since your not expecting to get rearended while driving in the fast lane on the highway.

retardedpenguin

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How much was it to buy it back? If you don't mind.

Vesper TA

iTrader: (38)

I got it back for 800.

ZONES89RS

iTrader: (25)

That sucks, buy a roller for sure and swap it out. Or sell the engine to me, either way.