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foggyjames
10-03-2005, 06:11 PM
You might remember the results of my encounter with a drunk Polish pedestrian a while back...
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/360_damage_1.jpg

Well here's the damage in daylight (today) after some cleaning up (removal of loose trim, etc)...note completely bent front panel (bent number plate)...
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/360_damage_2.jpg

And here's the same section after 2-3 hours of attack with a hammer, bar, and a rope and gatepost ;-)...
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/360_repair.jpg

And as a 'get well soon' present to my baby...sorry they couldn't be turbobricks ones guys...
http://www.foggyjames.co.uk/inbox/plates.jpg

cheers

James
CHESH740R
10-03-2005, 07:17 PM
Looking good. Pulled out quite well it would seem.
BiG_BrIcK_240
10-03-2005, 07:39 PM
NICE WORK

looks great!
sethfc
10-03-2005, 08:46 PM
foggy, since you seem to be the man to know this

how much do you think it'd cost to get a 360 over here?
SwedishFish
10-03-2005, 09:04 PM
did that them tharn Polack take out yer fog light, Jimbo?
Us Polacks are really truly sharmed are him!
foggyjames
10-03-2005, 10:05 PM
Being a non-special edition carb model, it didn't have fogs, so I guess that was one less thing to break :)

There have been some mutterings about bringing a 360 over in a container (maybe with a 480), and using it to do a road-trip across the states, before delivering it to its owner.

In terms of a 'straight' sale, I reckon you could have the nicest 360 GLT going, with a B200F so it'll pass emissions, and LHD delivered to your door for about $3000. That'd probably be loaded up with spares too. Be warned though, they like to rust, and if you're planning an engine swap (B230FT, for example), there are (unverified) concerns regarding drivetrain strength. They're worse than the 200s for rust by quite a margin, but better than some cars. All things are relative I guess. Rust is the biggest cause of death on these cars, put it that way.

cheers

James
grizlyadams
10-04-2005, 03:40 AM
Looking good so far mate!
Griz
Dr Dokeh
10-04-2005, 05:55 AM
Excellent work, nearly as good as new :-D

cool plates too!
SteveP
10-04-2005, 06:56 AM
Nice work on the repair :)

Mmm 300 mania plates with old style lettering - jealous!! :cool:
MikeHardy
10-04-2005, 07:01 AM
good job foggy
manbeard
10-04-2005, 07:21 AM
is that a bullet hole on the front of your car?
MikeHardy
10-04-2005, 07:23 AM
is that a bullet hole on the front of your car?

haha it does look like it. but i think it's one of the number plate bolt holes
foggyjames
10-04-2005, 07:51 AM
Correct...a rusty number plate bolt hole!

Thanks guys...that picture is a little flattering, but when it's all back together, I don't think anyone will be any the wiser.

cheers

James
blu92in99
10-04-2005, 09:44 AM
Good job on the repair James. Looks good! :volvo:


-Justin