evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 http://www.phase2plus.com/coating-thickness/ptg-3500.htm better buy one of these soon..) No need, that car was bought back solid. Thats why it was ok to stick a single in there. Seriously when it came to chassis repair 110% work went into that to bring it back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 It wasnt recorded, its not even in this country which is why he went through with the build becuase getting a supra there will cost like £15-20k, so this was a possible way to get the dream car. That makes sense. Wouldn't be allowed in this county as it's bent to buggery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 I'm suprised that was allowed to be repaired considering the chassis damage. Would have thought the lack of nearside leg and the mangle of the offside would have meant it couldn't be put back on the road. Haha back there, most damaged cars get repaired, they dont do thinks like they do here...dent = write of:D thats what its like when things arnt widely available, but i can garuntee this thing is solid i saw all the progress work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 That makes sense. Wouldn't be allowed in this county as it's bent to buggery. No, its straight, was a complete shell when it was on the jig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 It wasnt recorded, its not even in this country which is why he went through with the build becuase getting a supra there will cost like £15-20k, so this was a possible way to get the dream car. Im glad its not in this country as that should have been crushed. Dream car ? if you say so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Check this dawg come back to life in the us, thats a mad one to http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=516645 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 No, its straight, was a complete shell when it was on the jig. how can a no existing arm and one that sticks out further than the body panels be straight? Classic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Im glad its not in this country as that should have been crushed. Dream car ? if you say so See what i mean when i say, widely available, thats on a tiny island where they dont live like us, they make use of everything they have. When it comes to cars in this country, alot can be repaired but its just cheaper to bin them...money talks eh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 how can a no existing arm and one that sticks out further than the body panels be straight? Classic! You didnt see how it was repaired, mind boggling stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 You guys might like to see this one to, in the usa also http://www.supraforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=583462 See, car repair isnt as bad as it looks, you just get lazy people saying it cant be done properly etc...becuase they cant be bothered to Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 See what i mean when i say, widely available, thats on a tiny island where they dont live like us, they make use of everything they have. When it comes to cars in this country, alot can be repaired but its just cheaper to bin them...money talks eh. I can understand that, but at the same time that tiny island must have had some real expertise to make that straight again. You didnt see how it was repaired, mind boggling stuff. I meant before work Evin. It wasn't straight, which would mean it couldn't be repaired in this county Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Personally, I would rather not have a cut and shut/welded chassis or previously trashed panels, but a car in good condition. The work is impressive, and so long as a car is safe, then it's fine. I'd rather rebuild an engine than a frame though. You didnt see how it was repaired, mind boggling stuff. Car isnt as bad as it looks, you just get lazy people saying it cant be done properly etc...becuase they cant be bothered to Some people's cars on this very site (mentioning no names) have been repaired from Cat C if I am not mistaken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevansio Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 Any pics of the repair mid progress? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 I can understand that, but at the same time that tiny island must have had some real expertise to make that straight again. I meant before work Evin. It wasn't straight, which would mean it couldn't be repaired in this county Yep some real clever people back there. I dont get why a bent car cant be fixed in this country, would benifit recycling so much, and its not dangerous if done properly...and its not hard either once you got someone with a brain and the right tools, which isnt hard to come by either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martini Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 I knew it'd buff out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) Any pics of the repair mid progress? I'd like a entire build thread! looks interesting to say the least. Edited June 16, 2010 by Matt H (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) Yep some real clever people back there. I dont get why a bent car cant be fixed in this country, would benifit recycling so much, and its not dangerous if done properly...and its not hard either once you got someone with a brain and the right tools, which isnt hard to come by either! Generally, something that's bent doesn't go back to its original shape easily. This can be true with metals even though they have give. Once they have gone past their elastic limit, they won't easily go back. The way that some metals are formed, means that their strength is impeded once mis-shaped, which is one of the reasons why cars in this country don't get touched when damage as shown in the pic of yours is sustained to a car monoframe / chassis. Replacing damaged panels with new ones is fine, but when you get to messing with stuff that's badly bent it could be a problem The damage to one of the legs on my old supra was minor in comparrison to that pic, but it wasn't repairable. Like you say though, that's in this country. Where needs must and all Do you have a build thread or more pics Evin? Edited June 16, 2010 by Matt H (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Any pics of the repair mid progress? Yup, see how its lifted on the tow truck at the front, must be strong if it can take that without bending back:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Generally, something that's bent doesn't go back to its original shape easily. This can be true with metals even though they have give. Once they have gone past their elastic limit, they won't easily go back. The way that some metals are formed, means that their strength is impeded once mis-shaped, which is one of the reasons why cars in this country don't get touched when damage as shown in the pic of yours is sustained to a car monoframe / chassis. Replacing damaged panels with new ones is fine, but when you get to messing with stuff that's badly bent it could be a problem Yea but when you get that shape back i needs to be opened up and reinforced inside etc etc it can be done so eaily:( so many smashed supras ive seen over the years could easily go back on the road but the shells end up getting crushed, dont care about other cars, i just want to save the supes:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 (edited) Their not repaired because even though as far as your concerned its straight again and sits on the jig correctly and the panels all fit the structural integrity of the car has changed and if involved in another crash of similar magnitude the occupants will more than likely die. This why anything like the car you posted if done legally in this country would have been crushed. Edited June 16, 2010 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 The roof was bent from the crane picking it out of its grave, the rear arches were buggered and shattered, all revived:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 the occupants will more than likely die. FACT!! Nice sweeping statement there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 Their not repaired because even though as far as your concerned its straight again and sits on the jig correctly and the panels all fit the structural integrity of the car has changed and if involved in another crash of similar magnitude the occupants will more than likely die. I Fair enough, cant really arguee the point when people are being looked out for. And before this question comes up becuase i know it will, my supra is a straight chassis:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted June 16, 2010 Share Posted June 16, 2010 FACT!! Nice sweeping statement there! you find that funny ? you really are a strange person Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evinX Posted June 16, 2010 Author Share Posted June 16, 2010 you find that funny ? you really are a strange person Now i can laugh at that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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