Iowan

Maybe that was the problem, cheers after all.

fivepoint

The last time the Japanese did something like that to fine American metal they ended up getting nuked.

RacerHog

True...lol

Iowan

Working on the house but should be outside, it's going to be in the upper 50s today so I might have to do some yard work later.

Bob you got a daytime picture of the Plymouth?

RacerHog

Not of the accident....

Iowan

The car 🚗 aftermath, I'd like to see what you have left..

RacerHog

No, I dont, That night it got towed off. The fuel tank was leaking and it was raining like hell. I could not afford to have and take a chance on it lighting up and burning down everything else I have ever work for. It was bad.

Some of the observation I noted:::: Remember.. It's a unibody car...
1. L.H. Quarter Panel, Got shoved by the rear axle and wheel assy. and moved the door pillar and moved/wedged the L.H. door into the L.H. front fender.
2. L.H. Roof in the above the Quarter Window had a bad wrinkle in it. And this roof has been repaired before from cancer.
3. Rear Floor pan was now junk.
4. Bumper and brackets are now junk
Rear Valance panel. Tail lamp panel. Tail Lamp's and housings, Quarter extensions. Both quarter panels damage. Driveshaft might be bent, and I sure woulds have to do a trans, would not trust it at this point. Rearend at best had a bent axle, wheel, and killed the tire, Fuel tank was punctured, Wiring had a little to be desired,
So at this point... they can ether fix it and give it back to me? or give me 18,000 for it and call it a day? Maybe with a option to find me another one!
Wish I could get some day pictures of it... i would add it to my collection.

How's the yard work going?

RacerHog

RacerHog

Good Afternoon..... Hope all you Mopar fans are watching Daytona Qualifing? or at least the races down at SGMP.... Man then guys are fast... Fewww
4.28 E.T.'s... Man thats getting it done...

So what are you doing and getting Done to you Mopar????? Come and tell us,,,
You can B.S. here... I dont mind.... Cheers !!!!

Iowan

Iooked at the picture first and thought what damage? Worked inside today did take out the dog, nice out.

RacerHog

lol... Sorry... This might help..

Iowan

Driver get charged?

Coronet 500

Just got back in and cleaned up. Yesterday helped Ford son take down the rest of his chimney making closet space for her in the main floor bathroom and more room in the basement for his renovation.

Demon son and I have been going hot and heavy on my '70 Coronet. Welding some bits and pieces, he's scraping, grinding and wire wheeling the underside for primer and rubberized undercoat, looks MINT.

We have decide to forget the hot roddy pro street idea and go with magnum serpintine drive with air conditioning, Holley Sniper EFI, a bunch of electronics with door and trunk locks, security system and new stuff to make it a comfy cruiser. I am pumped but he is more enthusiastic than me. When we get a little further along I'll start a build thread.

Iowan

Your enthusiasm is contagious, I like the plans.

RacerHog

That I do not know..... What was stated was he dozed off after a long day of work while heading home. I was not informed if he was charged with an infraction. Thay did say he did not appear to be under the influence of a substance...

RacerHog

Good Morning Y'all..... Cool And sprinles here in SO-CAL.... 65* will be the high... Working on fixing the dryer on my day off.... Off to the parts house...
WWWEeeeeeeeeeeee.....

Sounds like you had a awesome week DAN.... Good for you man..

Coronet 500

I don't know about good for me, I planned to relax today but the kid has had me out there again this morning. In Canada this long weekend is called "Family Day", I suppose people are out having picnics or skating parties, we are grinding, welding and getting black with dirt. Yes, my kind of Family activity.

Iowan

Doesn't sound like you have any thing to complain about, that kid of yours has got it going on!

RacerHog

Wow... 2 or 3 more weeks like this, and you will be ready for spring !!!!!
Man... You just got the train rollin, now all you need is a head of steam....

Coronet 500

Thanks guys, without his motivation I'd be lost.

Being a Ford mechanic, working on modern cars, still amazes me how much he loves the old Mopars and his knowledge about them is on par with long time Mopar lovers like us.

RacerHog

Dan.... Tell him i sure do hate those Ford Explorers with the 3.7 V-6.... Water Pumps suck to do on those P.I.U....
Tell him i hope he is getting paid well to do those... That suck...lol

xaza

Our above average days in Colorado are soon moving on leaving things a bit more normal most of next 10 days after today. When we get some longer days we will begin getting the parts off the shelf into the ZJ. Have all tie rods/ends, complete bushing set, T-stat, hatch lift assist shocks, trans pan gasket and exhaust gaskets. Nothing really exciting, mostly delayed maintenance. Will likely get data logger installed too. Still need to pick up some suspension parts from JY and order coil springs to remove lift kit. Going to have to save for a while to get transmission worked and high stall convertor but once the tranny is ready will be opening it up with an even bigger TB and fuel rails/injectors. Hmmm, I think I have an update on XJ that I will try to post later today....I think you guys are too old to be doing that much around your houses...lol

RacerHog

Sounds like your going to be busy for spring....lol
My bro, sure is having a good time riding in the winter in Colorado. Said it has been mild. Man he loves to ride is Motorcycle. He cruises "Pikes Peak" quit often....
Keep us posted on how things are going.... ZJ/CJ on Buddy !!

Iowan

I'm glad everyone is enjoying the mild winter we have a storm warning for Friday, thinking snow!

Winter is not done with in Iowa.........

RacerHog

Good Afternoon Y'all... Its been a long week.... Have a good weekend...

RacerHog

Good Afternoon Yall..... Nice day to be out in the garage... But I broke my welder... Crap !!!!
Oh well.... time for some painting...

Iowan

Come over and help with the paint work i have and you can use my welder Bob.

RacerHog

FYI.... I'm Trying the New Balance Shoes.... Ya I know wrong site & forum..lol
But now that these aren't like 140.00 a pair. I'll try them again..

Stupid welder.... Crap.... Oh well, Off to the rental yard....

Coronet 500

Good Evening. Just got in from the shop welding in another set of rear spring hangers and a bar in the trunk to accept upper shock studs. We're taking the super stock springs and comp eng drag shocks from my son's Demon, the bell, flywheel, clutch and 4 speed are out of his car and going in mine. Funny 'cause his race car is turning into a parts car for mine. After we're done mine we plan to front/backhalf or full chassis his so it's working out with our philosophy of use the parts we have.

Don't know if I told ya that I have built a '70s pro stock Leaf-Link rear suspension. Funny story about that and Herb McCandless (Mr. 4 Speed).

Iowan

This is getting interesting, I hope you are taking pictures. Those leaflink setups worked for what they were, I knew a guy with a 57 chev that used one utill I lost track of him about ten years ago, high 9s.