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Aleaf.CRX · 07-04-2008, 01:28 PM

But what parts of it make it $2000??? Fender: $30-$130. Quater Panel: Not exactly sure the cost, but the steel should only be a few dollars. I know where I can get all the tools I need and garage to work in. So are there hidden problems that nobody's mentioned yet? If there aren't, I don't see the problem.

Aleaf.CRX · 07-04-2008, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by BrutalB83

It's just their opinion. To truly fix it right you're going to need a new fender, a new mirror, maybe some body work on the door (I don't know if it's damaged or not, but I assume it is), and possibly a new quarter panel or a good deal of work on the existing one, plus paint, and an alignment and possible frame work. To do it up right you could easily spend more then the car's worth.

If the car is that sentimental to you though, then maybe it's worth it. That's up to you to decide...

The door's not bad. It might be a little off, but that's fixable. The trim was torn off but I was going to get rid of the trim anyway. It's seriously only got very small scrapes along the side. As for the paint, I'm going to save up for it and do it myself. I also have help with that though, in case I don't do it right. The frame work's the only expensive thing I can see coming into play. How bad is it if you don't check/ fix the frame. I have an idea already...

INJEN78 · 07-04-2008, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Aleaf.CRX

But what parts of it make it $2000??? Fender: $30-$130. Quater Panel: Not exactly sure the cost, but the steel should only be a few dollars. I know where I can get all the tools I need and garage to work in. So are there hidden problems that nobody's mentioned yet? If there aren't, I don't see the problem.

and where can you get all the tools you need to do this???

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Originally Posted by Aleaf.CRX

The door's not bad. It might be a little off, but that's fixable. The trim was torn off but I was going to get rid of the trim anyway. It's seriously only got very small scrapes along the side. As for the paint, I'm going to save up for it and do it myself. I also have help with that though, in case I don't do it right. The frame work's the only expensive thing I can see coming into play. How bad is it if you don't check/ fix the frame. I have an idea already...

i can do paint!!!

and the framework we can have checked and done for very little

stevennn09 · 07-04-2008, 01:52 PM

stud weld the quarter and pull it =] than gridn down your welds and bondo it. just replace the fender.

INJEN78 · 07-04-2008, 01:55 PM

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or we can get the replacement,cut yours out and weld new in..

Aleaf.CRX · 07-04-2008, 01:57 PM

Hm.....

90_EF_Hatch · 07-04-2008, 02:13 PM

dont listen to the people keep your car!! i made the mistake of selling my 87 teggy because it kept having problems ... But i loved that car

i miss everyday. I have learned to love my hatch, and im not making the same mistake with this one either lol. So i know where you are coming from wanting to fix it

BrutalB83 · 07-04-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Aleaf.CRX

But what parts of it make it $2000??? Fender: $30-$130. Quater Panel: Not exactly sure the cost, but the steel should only be a few dollars. I know where I can get all the tools I need and garage to work in. So are there hidden problems that nobody's mentioned yet? If there aren't, I don't see the problem.

Well if you're going to do it all yourself, then yeah, it will be much cheaper. Have you done any body work before though?

The only thing I've done personally is grind/sand off rust and spray it with rust converter, and of course doing touch ups with paint and rubbing/polishing compounds. I wouldn't feel comfortable myself doing anything other then hanging a new fender, but if you think you can manage it, go for it!

Aleaf.CRX · 07-04-2008, 02:35 PM

Well, I, personally, have done very little body work. But I've very artistically inclined and think that might help a little. Plus, I have my mom's bf, who used to race cars and has restored his '69 Firebird. He's not a mechanic, but knows the basics.

phyregod · 07-04-2008, 04:06 PM

I've done alot of body work, but those rear quarters are a total pain in the ass. I've fixed two of them, but one was rust and the other was a "dent".. Much less "gash-y" for lack of a better word. You can't take it off and beat on it, so it makes it very difficult to repair. For an amature, anyway. Then again, body shop people do it every day, so it it completely and totally possible. I've done alot of body work, and had alot of it come out very well, but I'd be hard pressed to get that rear quarter looking good again.

You know what? Fuck me. Just fix it. Or try to. You can't hurt it any worse than it already is. With a few hammers and a shot bag, you can bang that fender back into shape. Would be good practice for the rear.

Aleaf.CRX · 07-04-2008, 04:08 PM

Lol the fender??? That's an easily replaceable part, I don't know if I want to spend the time trying to bang the dents out....maybe though, it would be cheaper. Hm.... It looks in too bad of shape to even mess with though.

Step-by-steps on how to do the fender???

90_EF_Hatch · 07-05-2008, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Aleaf.CRX

Step-by-steps on how to do the fender???

pull it off ... beat some sense into it ... re attatch ... check for errors/adjustments ... repeat.

once it looks fine you are done

or just by a new one

stevennn09 · 07-05-2008, 02:26 AM

stud welding it and pulling it in my opinion is easier and much cheaper than welding a new one in.

phyregod · 07-05-2008, 12:00 PM

I'v had 2 fenders that were jacked "too bad to fix" in my mind. So I'd take them off and practice on them, only to end up with a fender that was good enough to bolt back up. They needed a tiny bit of bondo and alot of finish work, but they turned out very nice in the end.

I envy the guys who are skilled enough to hammer it back into shape so precicely, all it needs is a sealer coat and some paint. I'm nowhere near that ballpark.

Aleaf.CRX · 07-05-2008, 03:37 PM

Someone told me to use a flat, softer surface to bang it out with. Like a small block of wood.

Ethan · 07-05-2008, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BrutalB83

He's not saying anything will go wrong, or that it will be extraordinarily difficult, he's just saying he doesn't think it's worth fixing. To actually fix it right (new body panels, refinishing, paint, etc.) you could easily spend more then the car's worth...

Any Honda that is not being made any more is worth fixing meanie!

stevennn09 · 07-06-2008, 01:24 AM

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Someone told me to use a flat, softer surface to bang it out with. Like a small block of wood.

get a dolly from a local took shop, kinda cheap and do a good job with a nice hammer.

I'v had 2 fenders that were jacked "too bad to fix" in my mind. So I'd take them off and practice on them, only to end up with a fender that was good enough to bolt back up. They needed a tiny bit of bondo and alot of finish work, but they turned out very nice in the end.

I envy the guys who are skilled enough to hammer it back into shape so precicely, all it needs is a sealer coat and some paint. I'm nowhere near that ballpark.

i'm slowly on my way. body work is like an art in my opinion more than any type of tech.

INJEN78 · 07-06-2008, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Aleaf.CRX

Someone told me to use a flat, softer surface to bang it out with. Like a small block of wood.

get a nice flat surface.put the fender on it,get a flat headed hammer and a ball peen hammer,,use can use a block of wod,set the wood on the inside of the fender(over the dent and hit it with the ball peen hammer,,after you get it mostly out,use the flat hammer on the inside and put the block of wood over the outside,(where the dent is)
i used to do this with my racecar it works well

07-04-2008, 01:28 PM	#26
Aleaf.CRX Is Girl Aggressive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 19 Posts: 1,989 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Super Fucking Sexy 91 CRX Si Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 71	But what parts of it make it $2000??? Fender: $30-$130. Quater Panel: Not exactly sure the cost, but the steel should only be a few dollars. I know where I can get all the tools I need and garage to work in. So are there hidden problems that nobody's mentioned yet? If there aren't, I don't see the problem. __________________

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07-04-2008, 01:57 PM	#31
Aleaf.CRX Is Girl Aggressive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 19 Posts: 1,989 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Super Fucking Sexy 91 CRX Si Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 71	Hm..... __________________

07-04-2008, 02:35 PM	#34
Aleaf.CRX Is Girl Aggressive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 19 Posts: 1,989 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Super Fucking Sexy 91 CRX Si Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 71	Well, I, personally, have done very little body work. But I've very artistically inclined and think that might help a little. Plus, I have my mom's bf, who used to race cars and has restored his '69 Firebird. He's not a mechanic, but knows the basics. __________________

07-04-2008, 04:08 PM	#36
Aleaf.CRX Is Girl Aggressive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 19 Posts: 1,989 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Super Fucking Sexy 91 CRX Si Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 71	Lol the fender??? That's an easily replaceable part, I don't know if I want to spend the time trying to bang the dents out....maybe though, it would be cheaper. Hm.... It looks in too bad of shape to even mess with though. Step-by-steps on how to do the fender??? __________________


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07-04-2008, 01:52 PM	#29
stevennn09 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 239 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 94 civic Ex Rep Power: 6	stud weld the quarter and pull it =] than gridn down your welds and bondo it. just replace the fender.

07-05-2008, 02:26 AM	#38
stevennn09 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 239 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 94 civic Ex Rep Power: 6	stud welding it and pulling it in my opinion is easier and much cheaper than welding a new one in.

07-05-2008, 03:37 PM	#40
Aleaf.CRX Is Girl Aggressive Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Boise, Idaho Age: 19 Posts: 1,989 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: Super Fucking Sexy 91 CRX Si Blog Entries: 2 Rep Power: 71	Someone told me to use a flat, softer surface to bang it out with. Like a small block of wood. __________________

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