Post accident on the 55

I looked for an "I am stupid" tag, but all I saw was tech, customs, etc.. hahahaha

I know tons read my thread on wrecking my 55 into my garage, so I thought I would give you all an update.

first things first, before I worked on anything else on the car I completed the brakes on it and got them functioning excellent. Converted it to a dual stage master and replaced every line on the car.

Next, I was able to save the right front fender. Left front was a total loss but I had a replacement in the back yard. Radiator was a total loss but a friend had another so I'm good there. Front splash pans were a total loss so I ordered new ones. They will be here end of this week. Trans cooler was a loss also.

I got the body straightened back out with the exception my replacement fender needed an eyebrow I'll get that welded in tonight.

All in all I consider myself very fortunate that no one got hurt, the damage to the structure was very minimal, and the car was fairly easily repaired.


I should have it in paint in a couple weeks. For now here is a lousy cell phone teaser shot.

 

Glad you got it back together so quickly.

 

Just stay away from the loud peddle until after you paint it. Remember Murphy is watching.

Glad it all worked out for ya.

 

Cool! Glad you're back on track.

 

Good idea to do the brakes first. Reminds me of the guy who was trying to sell a car with bad brakes and advertized "Runs great, no stopping it."

 

Good deal and quick

 

Photos as of tonight,

Got my fender patch panel today and got it welded in and primed.

Next stop, PAINT!








Date is screwed up on my camera so ignore that...LOL

 

Got a buddy that has volunteered to come over and help wet sand this beast so maybe some paint this weekend!

Woohoo!

 

Nice job!!!!

 

That is cool, good thing it happened before paint. Plus you are better off having the brakes coverted to dual also so it doesn't happen in traffic.

 

Car is looking good.At least after is all said and done you'll have a good "I remember the time when" story to tell at the BS sessions.

 

Thanks for telling the story, it will save somebody some heart ache. It's hard to admit to stuff like that...

 

Looks great! Still need before pics....you know you have some.

 

I didn't take any pics before I tore all the parts off, I was so sick over what I had just done I didn't even think to take any. I do have a nice pile of crumpled up parts so one of these days I'll stack them all up and get a picture

Scot

 

You wasted no time fix in the boo boo! Good for you!

 

dang, you work fast. what color is it going to be?

 

69 Chev hugger orange

 

Nothing like doing something stupid to get you to busting your *** to get it fixed right. Looks good and it will look great Orange.

 

You have done more work fixin' your "Boo Boo" than I have on my whole car ever.
You are anything but Stupid.

 

Pictures, or it never happened.

 

hahaha.... Pics or not, glad you fixed it.

 

**** you work fast!

 

Thanks for all the good words.

Headed drag racing if spring ever gets here and I have tons to do before then so I can't let my mess up wreck my whole spring!