First, we have the before shot



And now, the aftermath



Pic is rather dark, but you can still see that the damage is very little

 

This thing will come right off with a little help (We were bending the radiator support with the chain)



Isn't she a beaut?



More of the aftermath

 

I got all that stuff off and changed in the wheels in a couple hours. It's pretty cool how you can take off the front end bodywork with only a screwdriver and a 10mm socket. Actually, you dont even really need to screwdriver, just helps a little bit.

I jumped in the car afterwards and drove around. Still goes perfect, so I'm pretty sure that I'm just gonna fix it. Tranny is still leaking, so I guess I'll have just have to convert.

 

glad your getting your hands dirty and working on it yourself. You will be more pleased when its done.

good luck.

 

Do I spot an old Chevy pickup?

 

nice!! too bad it's still a GXE. long as you stick a 5 spd in it though, you'll be okay.

and yes... it's amazing how easy it is to tear apart the front end of the car! a "major" wreck becomes very minor when you see how little there is to replace. buy a fender for $50, hood for $75, bumper for $125, headlight for $50, clear corners for $35, then sand & paint!

there goes $3000 in body shop labor in an afternoon.

 

definitely the rear step side fender of a (late)55-66 Chevy truck.

 

good eye. It's a 56. Bagged with a v8 and duals, does it get much better?

Matt, yes, I'm aware that it's a GXE. No need to rub it in. I just like the fact that I'll still have no car payment for the next 4 years of school I've got coming up. Plus I'll be able to pocket the extra money I dont spend.

 

so you are really going to do it eh?

 

Sorry to disapoint you. If I had a VE, I'd be flying around everywhere, so I'll settle for what I've got. I think having all this stuff added to it ill help me get over the VE....

five speed
black leather interior with SE steering wheel
full stillen kit
rear disc brake conversion
e36 headlights
foglights
new 17s with tires
WW rear spoiler
shaved door moldings
I'm contemplating shaving the antenna as well
respray of sand ghey

I think I forgot a thing or two too

 

 

hey, i was just curious as to what steps it takes to take the front bumper off. how many bolts are there? ive read in past post that you need to take off the headlights and corner lights and grill before you can get to some of the bolts holding the bumper.

thanx

 

Man, looks good! I'm glad you've decided to fix it yourself.

 

strip the rest of the it down and head to the track

 

what happened to ur e36 lights?

 

klown, i'd like to see a pic of that vw spoiler once you get it attached, let me know