Question for Auto Body Experts

AntiVenom · 10-10-2016, 07:00 PM

is this type of damage repairable/replaceable? the firewall, the shock tower itself, and surrounding metal all seem straight. RHD shock tower seems to be about 15mm higher than the LHD. Car aligns to spec though.

I assume this piece is available and weldable, but i know just enough about autobody work to be dangerous. so i figured i would consult the forum.

MadSciSnails · 10-10-2016, 07:53 PM

It is repairable. It would need to be measured to be certain there is no damage unseen. Then weld in the new clip after any necessary pulling.

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axmea? · 10-10-2016, 09:20 PM

Definitely repairable. Your alignment may look ok but panels will not fit. May have gaps. Needs to be straightened or your panels won't land right. It is either pulled back with hydraulics and then cut/weld in a new section or just pulled back to spec. There is a machine that is used to straighten it first.

AntiVenom · 10-11-2016, 11:42 AM

Thanks for the input guys.

I sent the photos to a local body shop. As you guys said, should be repairable and not too terrible on the cost.

Believe it or not the misalignment of the fender, hood, etc was pretty minimal, but enough to send me searching.

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axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,236 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53241	Definitely repairable. Your alignment may look ok but panels will not fit. May have gaps. Needs to be straightened or your panels won't land right. It is either pulled back with hydraulics and then cut/weld in a new section or just pulled back to spec. There is a machine that is used to straighten it first. __________________ >MyZ's Album< NISMO Convert/ECUTEK/Takeda CAI/F.I. HFC NR CB Carbon/F.I. 34 Row Oil Cooler/4.08 Final Drive /Powertrix+Swifts/Hotchkis/SPL/Whiteline/TWM/Zoom Engineering/EVO-R/AeroJacket Vented CF Fenders + CF Spoiler/Avant Garde-WORK/NST/Morimoto Halo/STi Clear Lenses/Carbon Signal Automotive/RJM Performance/ZSpeed Clutch Flywheel CSC delete

10-11-2016, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
AntiVenom Track Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Carolina Posts: 695 Drives: 2011 KAD 6MT Rep Power: 12	Thanks for the input guys. I sent the photos to a local body shop. As you guys said, should be repairable and not too terrible on the cost. Believe it or not the misalignment of the fender, hood, etc was pretty minimal, but enough to send me searching. MadSciSnails likes this. __________________ The GREY GHOST Chronicle instagram: jdmunilla

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10-10-2016, 07:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
MadSciSnails Base Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Columbia MS Posts: 121 Drives: '14 370z, 94 300zxTT Rep Power: 9	It is repairable. It would need to be measured to be certain there is no damage unseen. Then weld in the new clip after any necessary pulling. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk