Did Mightymouse crash?
Dave, Sorry to here about the car, but I've been there too. Fix the car it does'nt look that bad. Any turbo stuff you need that I manufacture I will supply free. Call me later, George
Dave, im sorry to hear this. you know im over in afghanistan right now. but if there are any parts i have laying around the shop that you need just let me know and ill tell HD to give them to you ok. just let me know what you need. LArry
hey guys, thanks all again, the response is really overwhelming! you are great people.
most people either want me to stay f body or go rx7, i'm leaning to f body because there is more metal around me.. so at this point the big question is fix this one or swap everything good into another one.
if anybody has any good estimating skills i would really appreciate it.. ive never been involved with body repair before and really have no idea.
thanks again! and again i am completely fine. in fact i smashed a finger yesterday pulling out a friends transmission for a clutch swap, and that hurts worse than anything else.
most people either want me to stay f body or go rx7, i'm leaning to f body because there is more metal around me.. so at this point the big question is fix this one or swap everything good into another one.
if anybody has any good estimating skills i would really appreciate it.. ive never been involved with body repair before and really have no idea.
thanks again! and again i am completely fine. in fact i smashed a finger yesterday pulling out a friends transmission for a clutch swap, and that hurts worse than anything else.
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
thanks again! and again i am completely fine. in fact i smashed a finger yesterday pulling out a friends transmission for a clutch swap, and that hurts worse than anything else.
The pain go away with those few beers though didnt it? 
WOW...just got back from vacation and see this... 
MM I've been following your car for quite awhile...I am so sorry!! Glad your okay!! Yes our cars can be replaced but DAMN I can only imagine how you must feel. I know first hand...ALOT of blood, sweat, tears and $$$ goes into our little "hobbie" and I can only imagine what this swift kick in the nutzzz must feel like. Again, Dave glad your not hurt and good luck on your next venture!!!
MM I've been following your car for quite awhile...I am so sorry!! Glad your okay!! Yes our cars can be replaced but DAMN I can only imagine how you must feel. I know first hand...ALOT of blood, sweat, tears and $$$ goes into our little "hobbie" and I can only imagine what this swift kick in the nutzzz must feel like. Again, Dave glad your not hurt and good luck on your next venture!!! 
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Dash,airbags,windshield,frame machine time ,and paint I would say an auto body shop would 3000 easy thats nto the front end buy an 10 year old firebird for 1500 and switch stuff over i have a black dash and an air bag for wheel maybe i would get rid of
If my TT Firehawk was totalled, I'd eigther go with a Corvette or RX7.
Seriously the RX7 would be insane. Considering the costs of getting a 'Vette roller I'd start with the RX.
RX7 for the win!... 2,800 pounds + 800 rwhp =
Seriously the RX7 would be insane. Considering the costs of getting a 'Vette roller I'd start with the RX.
RX7 for the win!... 2,800 pounds + 800 rwhp =
Originally Posted by MIGHTYMOUSE
hey guys, thanks all again, the response is really overwhelming! you are great people.
most people either want me to stay f body or go rx7, i'm leaning to f body because there is more metal around me.. so at this point the big question is fix this one or swap everything good into another one.
if anybody has any good estimating skills i would really appreciate it.. ive never been involved with body repair before and really have no idea.
thanks again! and again i am completely fine. in fact i smashed a finger yesterday pulling out a friends transmission for a clutch swap, and that hurts worse than anything else.
most people either want me to stay f body or go rx7, i'm leaning to f body because there is more metal around me.. so at this point the big question is fix this one or swap everything good into another one.
if anybody has any good estimating skills i would really appreciate it.. ive never been involved with body repair before and really have no idea.
thanks again! and again i am completely fine. in fact i smashed a finger yesterday pulling out a friends transmission for a clutch swap, and that hurts worse than anything else.
Sorry to hear this your car was roughty but at least your ok. I would put it all in the 97 unibody repair is verry expensive. Good luck looking forward to seeing your next project i think im going to put my bumper suports and such back in
I wouldnt rebuild yours.. these cars flex and move in places and it will likely never be "right" again. Vette parts are pricey and you cant reall ever pull a wheel stand...lol, as for the RX-7... neat, but if you has the same accident in a RX-7 I dont think you would be writing to us from home, but perhaps a hospital. My 2 cents.
I don't think it matters what car you use for the next build, because either way I bet you have some good safety equipment. It isn't like F bodies are known for being safe, in fact in a report I read they were the least safe in a major collision. Thats why they make roll cages and stuff. I wouldn't want to crash a stock F body, vette, or RX7 at 130+ MPH, your chances aren't that good.
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I'd get another 99-02 F-Body, like a V6 or a rolling chassis. The front end damage on your current ride might cost more than a nice V6 car. It's pretty stove in so I'm thinking major time on the frame machine.