new fender flare for my 242 GT!

[2fast242gt]

:-( i rearended somone.. i was cutoff and then swirved to avoid it.. but i just caught the car with my left front.... im soo sad.... my car is all apart now. all wounded sheetmetal removed... i need a bunch of parts now. anyone have stuff i need? im sure u can all tell what i need...
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/6374/pict00061tp9.th.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict00061tp9.jpg)
her Van got the most damage...... :roll:
http://img123.imageshack.us/img123/1536/pict00051ak0.th.jpg (http://img123.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict00051ak0.jpg)

[gear whine]

damn dude that sux, ouch! best of luck to your repairs

[945ti]

Has your insurance totaled it?
It doesn't take much to total an old volvo here. That would definitely do it.
If your 240 is anything like the flexible flier mine is, the damage could be pretty extensive. Especially if the strut tower or frame rail is messed up. Even if the car is worth like 3500, it is probably totaled and to have it be the same again might be a lot more difficult than finding another decent shell.
To fix it, you'd probably need someone to cut an inner fender off another car no? I'd guess it also means painting it. Since I doubt any fenders/hood will match.

[buzz]

Man, that bites big time. Police report? You're gonna get screwed as the rear-ender regardless.

[2fast242gt]

yeah i know... and no "frame" damage. mike will post pics of what i tweeked. nothing to bad. i wont have a matching fender for a while, o well

[dl242gt]

Damn, I sure you can find everything you need. That's going to be a project to get it back right but it does look repairable from this perspective. Check the lower frame rail, lower radiator support and carefully inspect how far back the damage on the inner fender is. That's what is going to tell you how much you need to repair and whether you need the car pulled or not. Measure diagonally across the engine compartment. I think in the Volvo Body Green book there are measurements of that stuff.

[2fast242gt]

mike will post pics soon, its for sure VERY repairable no bending of the frame rails what so ever. the strut towers wernt tweeked at all. youll see.

[Acid8000]

Ouch dude, alot more severe then when I rear ended someone. And do they make the volvo bumpers JUST low enough so that they never actually hit stuff when you hit other cars? Best of luck, I always thought you had a very nice clean and high detail car, I hope it comes back at 110%!

[Lord Tentacle]

Pre accident
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/souperbitchin240s006.jpg

post accident

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/briansfckedup242005.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/briansfckedup242006.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/briansfckedup242007.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/briansfckedup242002.jpg
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/briansfckedup242009.jpg

with fender
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/briansfckedup242008.jpg

the leftovers of the left headlight
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/briansfckedup242010.jpg

dammage to the poor flathood
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/briansfckedup242011.jpg

[2fast242gt]

it wont. its gona have a wrong colored fender and bent hood for a while.... thanks for the complaments though. i cant afford a paintjob so its gona look like crap i need to find another flathood... so i gona run around with a mangled one and most likely a white fender.

[WheyDey]

ah crap you need pg-13 links homie...that TOTALLY sux. one of my fave 242's on here too.

[2fast242gt]

im so sad it got wrecked but as you can see. no frame bendage.... beat up inner fender im considering sectioning in a new one.

[WheyDey]

thnak god for small favors, huh?
any word from insurance?

[2fast242gt]

anyone in WI have a cordless sawzall!!!!!??!??!??!??!??!? i need to barrow one!!!

[shaved240]

welcome to the club. I just rear ended someone a couple of weeks ago..good thing the wrecking yard only charged $35 for a new front clip

[Delfosse]

if you were in NC I have a buddy with a frame machine.. that would only take about 30-50min once its tied down to the floor..

they rent a shop thats like 50+ years old and it has these cups int he floor with about 3links of chain on each.. you strap the car down and use this big ass sideways jack mounted to one of the other cups and then begin to pull that straight.. easy as pie

good luck..

[Lord Tentacle]

you do realize this is the excuse to pull the engine and put in a b234F+T?

might as well put the car out of commission for the entire summer and get it done right...

[Scandia]

Sorry to hear of your misfortune. Hope she turns out ok. if U were in Seattle I'd be happy to help U out w/ painting the fender. & any frame/inner structure pulling it may need.



............Dave

[driven sydeways]

you alright? hope you diddnt get hurt or anything son
turbo ftw... you have the wagon to cruise in for the summer!
man im sorry about the car, that SUCKS. my dad has a corded sawzall, we have miles of extension cords? unless you are running to gibsons with it-- but just let me know, my dad has alot of stuff. good luck gettin it fixed, give me a call if you need any help

[SwedishBrick242...]

****ing ouch! :-(

Looks like that crumple zone did what it was supposed to. I'm sorry man, but it does look totally fixable, and looks like you are totally on top of it, so thumbs up to you. :)

[adrianpike]

Ouch dude, alot more severe then when I rear ended someone. And do they make the volvo bumpers JUST low enough so that they never actually hit stuff when you hit other cars? Best of luck, I always thought you had a very nice clean and high detail car, I hope it comes back at 110%!

2fasts was signifigantly lower than stock, actually. I always cringe in fear comparing my skinnies size and height to other bumpers on the road around me.

Best of luck getting her fixed!

[2fast242gt]

if i wasnt so low... i think my bumper would have just been compressed...:-( now i have a **** load of parts i need to find..

[Aoder1]

dang bro im sorry to see that!

[smith_t240]

Damn, Brian that ****ing blows man! That thing looks 10x cleaner out in the sunlight, too. It was finally getting nice enough out to drive it, too.

I may have a spare flat hood, and I also have a rust-free, -85 fender, in white, with a small little dent in it.

Smith

[Hank Scorpio]

damnit, things always happen in 3... gian's, yours ... whos number 3? Im afraid to drive my car now LOL.

Man what a bummer, glad you walked away unscathed.

[745 TurboGreasel]

:-(

At least its just a flesh wound.

[miguels244]

I hope to be pickng up a silver 242 this pm...
I will be parting it...
You can have a fender for $25 plus shipping...not including packaging.
unfortunately I think that's all I've got you can use...
perhaps bumber and bumper mounts...This one has the big bumpers
I'm not 100% sure of condition though

[Mark]

Teh suck. Glad it's semi-superficial though. Pretty cars shouldn't have to deal with this.

Good luck on the repairs... got a good reason to do a good detail job underhood anyways...



M.

[speedn_j]

that sucks sh1t liek this takes the fun out of driving.

i dont know if you took a statement yet ...but if the person cut you off while changing lanes then slammed on the brakes, she can be more at fault(even though its a rearend accident). i'd check that out before you say anythig official.

[boostdemon]

i'd trade you the silver front from my 242 if you find me a black 86 pair of fenders

[2fast242gt]

man i wish.. anyways i founda white fender in the jy rust free.. with a small dent.. my car is no longer dentless.. o wel its a shallow dent and its the only set of old style fenders rust free. i also got a uppr radiator support. i need a lower support and i really need A FLATHOOD! and 7" round headlight sourrounds. the plastic parts the cosmetic stuff.

[SwedishBrick242...]

if i wasnt so low... i think my bumper would have just been compressed...:-( now i have a **** load of parts i need to find..
Well, at least it doesn't look like any 242 specific parts were damaged, so it shouldn't be TOO hard to find. Sounds like you already have a start though. Best of luck to you! I am sure that someone on here will have a flathood eventually.
damnit, things always happen in 3... gian's, yours ... whos number 3? Im afraid to drive my car now LOL.

Man what a bummer, glad you walked away unscathed.
Stop that you jinx! I have to drive almost 4 hours tomorrow.


Ass... :grrr:

[2fast242gt]

new fender
http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/9533/pict0008pu6.th.jpg (http://img224.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0008pu6.jpg)
rad support
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5558/pict0009ys9.th.jpg (http://img218.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0009ys9.jpg)
still need lower support...
40 dollar brand new suburban HD BILSTINES!!!!! found at a swap meet. still in original packaging with the plastic wrap on them.
http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/40/pict0003vm7.th.jpg (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0003vm7.jpg)
I NEED A FLATHOOD!!!! please!!!!!!! thanks so much guys for the support...
can somone make this a project thread? theres only gona be more happening from here..

[SwedishBrick242...]

Thats some good progress already. That fender should clean up pretty nice. For the dent, maybe you could try that heating and freezing technique and see if that works on Volvo metal.

[Chrisco]

Pre accident
http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j220/tiebird256/souperbitchin240s006.jpg


what size tires are those? Are those Voxx's 16 or 17? Sorry to see the damage.


edit: nm. i found out.

[2fast242gt]

Thats some good progress already. That fender should clean up pretty nice. For the dent, maybe you could try that heating and freezing technique and see if that works on Volvo metal.
yeah im not a slow worker. i should have it back on the street in a month im hoping. but ill still be needing parts, at least it will be drivable. I NEED A NEW FLATHOOD.

[2fast242gt]

17X8 voxx

[2fast242gt]

i know what ill be doing for sure now. ill be sectioning in a new innerfender! ill post pics of the process. should come back 100%

[2fast242gt]

http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9813/pict0003qo6.th.jpg (http://img262.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0003qo6.jpg)
di alot of work today. wendsday ill be getting the new pice to section in. after sectioning i can start assembly again! btw no matter what happens to this car ill always fix it lol volvo 4 life!

[Delfosse]

I have a flathood in WI.. along with the whole car.. :-P

[2fast242gt]

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/6531/pict0006gn8.th.jpg (http://img443.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0006gn8.jpg)
how nicly the new fender fits and thats with the buckled innerfender. ill be welding in the new section of the fender sunday.

[Aoder1]

lookin good^^

[2fast242gt]

considering its been 4 days i agree. I F**KING NEED A FLATHOOD!!!!! SOMONE PLEASE???? ill pay shipping from anywere U.S

[Biesey]

damnit, things always happen in 3... gian's, yours ... whos number 3? Im afraid to drive my car now LOL.

Man what a bummer, glad you walked away unscathed.

#3 was me about month and a half ago... except the only thing that happened to my car, was bend the front plate back, and eject the grille, which was later ran over. The PT Cruisier on the other hand had the rear end mash to $***...

Your works looking good man... I could probably source you one, but it would be coming from rusty eastern canada... so it would not be worth your money. good luck with it though.

[77240dl]

I got a Non GT grille assembly... and a few other parts that you may be able to use...

[mr brick driver]

it wont. its gona have a wrong colored fender and bent hood for a while.... thanks for the complaments though. i cant afford a paintjob so its gona look like crap i need to find another flathood... so i gona run around with a mangled one and most likely a white fender. If you are already getting screwed on the insurace ie a claim you might as well take it to the Body shop and have all of the work done.
Just a thought

[2fast242gt]

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/572/pict0016xu8.th.jpg (http://img249.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0016xu8.jpg)
sexy repair i know...
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/6060/pict0017fu3.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0017fu3.jpg)
now i can start putting my poor car back together! yay! it'll be done intime for auto-X!!

[Tenacious Todd]

You still need a flathood?
the damage doesn't look so bad. I have fixed worse!!

Pictures of the P1800 damage (http://www.pbase.com/turbo16psi/1800_14_panel_replacement)

[2fast242gt]

yes i need a flathood. and the damage was bad. its an expensive fix... expecialy to do it right. which is the only way to do it! more pics to come.

[Tenacious Todd]

yes i need a flathood. and the damage was bad. in that pic its already fixed...

I have a flathood but shipping will be $$. I looked at the post accident damage as well.
Standard issue flat black of course..

http://www.pbase.com/turbo16psi/image/47350951.jpg

[Lord Tentacle]

I have a flathood but shipping will be $$. I looked at the post accident damage as well.
Standard issue flat black of course..
http://www.pbase.com/turbo16psi/image/47350951.jpg

PM sent RE shipping

[Tenacious Todd]

yes i need a flathood. and the damage was bad. its an expensive fix... expecialy to do it right. which is the only way to do it! more pics to come.

If you looked at the pictures of the 1800 I did (RIGHT AS WELL) bought NEW 1/4 panel adn rear pan .It was a pretty bad hit as well considering I had too put it on the frame machine. It doesn't appear that you had frame rail damage am I correct?

[2fast242gt]

luckily no frame rail damage!!! so glade! maybe if i hit and inch over the car would have been bent to SHi*T

[Vol242vo]

luckily no frame rail damage!!! so glade! maybe if i hit and inch over the car would have been bent to SHi*T

Glade:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b55/Vol240vo/glade.jpg

Glad:
:-D

Repairs are looking real good! Keep it up!

[2fast242gt]

battery is going in the trunk... so im waiting for a decent batter box for cheep. i had to cut threw the battery tray to section on a new pice. and since the new pice is sand blasted if i weld the tray back in i wont be able to paint under the tray very well. and plus the battery will look sweet in the trunk...

[2fast242gt]

did alot over the past few days... got all the parts painted up besides the fender, drilled holes for my gt fogs, welded trim holes on the new fender since it was off because when the car gets painted my trim is gona go bye bye... well hes pics of the progress, i would really apperciate it if this could be a projects and restorations thread.
http://img108.imageshack.us/img108/9580/pict0018mp9.th.jpg (http://img108.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0018mp9.jpg)
i put on my 84 turbo trim, well part of it. also i was able to remove the dent from the new fender, the hood no mater what i did would close on the radiator support so i cut the damn corner off i really need a hood. new headlight stuff is on the way. thanks alot for the support, both moral and parts wise lol i love TB
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/5366/pict0019yj2.th.jpg (http://img112.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0019yj2.jpg)

[2fast242gt]

my 91 245 daily driver/ car for the winter. m47 b230:)
http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/1462/pict0022hp6.th.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict0022hp6.jpg)

[2fast242gt]

bump for projects and restoration thread