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Game: Name the broken parts!

I ended up swapping the dash (with a HUD dash), blower motor (see below), windshield, fender, grill, hood, radiator, condensor, and a few other pieces. Basically upgraded as I went.

See why
 


I know its been a while... but here is an update:

I took off bumper and hood today. I found out the Radiator maybe fine after all. AC condensor not so much... Went to junkyard, got black hood and hood latch along with headlights. Cost total around $100. Still need bumper junkyard i went to didnt have a good black one... Going to check other junkyards tomorrow for bumpers. if not im going back to the one i got the hood from for a bumper and will plastidip it black.

BTW,
Thank you @Bill boost! You really are awesome sir! Without you i would have gave up, you inspired me to do something about it. I plan on having a friend with a truck come over tomorrow and do your method of pulling out the support.
Furthermore, Thank you to the rest of the people who commented so far. I appreciate your support and input! YOU GUYS ROCK!

EDIT: Btw what exactly happened to the blower motor? Why did it end up like that?... I think i may need to do that as well, cause after accident AC doesnt turn on anymore.
 
Keep in mind..block the wheels on both cars.. set parking brakes etc. Then slowly use a come along that is strong enough and some serious straps or double/triple them up. I was concerned the whole time I was pulling that the straps or come along may break while I was doing it. Go slow, then undo pressure and measure..go a little more..undo measure. Yes you can measure from points like bolt holes on a good one at any yar or if a buddy has a GP. If you hear any bad noises..run ...cause snapping metal cable hurts and takes longer to heal than looking like a wuss running away.

That car had sat for a couple of years in a barn. Mice had built quite a house in it.
 
BillBoost37 said:
Keep in mind..block the wheels on both cars.. set parking brakes etc. Then slowly use a come along that is strong enough and some serious straps or double/triple them up. I was concerned the whole time I was pulling that the straps or come along may break while I was doing it. Go slow, then undo pressure and measure..go a little more..undo measure. Yes you can measure from points like bolt holes on a good one at any yar or if a buddy has a GP. If you hear any bad noises..run ...cause snapping metal cable hurts and takes longer to heal than looking like a wuss running away.

That car had sat for a couple of years in a barn. Mice had built quite a house in it.
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More wise words from the master! I did exactly as you said with blocked wheels and all brakes. Can you explain how and where to block the pulling truck? Wish i seen this earlier... Tried rope today... Snapped 2 ropes doing it. Pulled it a good 2cm at least before snappinglol. But funny you say that cause buddy that is helping with all this does have a GP... (its like your psychic or something). Ill make sure to share this with him. We are looking for something stronger to pull with to try again most likely tommorrow.

Blower fans: Well that explains it lol.
 
Ok.. let me give you more detail.

I have these tie down ratcheting straps..they are about 2inches wide. Similar to these..just older 4 Race Car Hauler Ratchet Tie Down Straps Axle Strap RD | eBay

Now.. take your car and put blocks in front of each wheel. Back the truck up to it (say about 4-6 feet between them) and block the trucks wheels..except.. put the blocks behind the wheels. That way each vehicle is blocked from pulling toward the other. Then I put the come along hook onto/into the trailer hitch of the truck. After that..it was positioning and using the come along to pull. If there is a sharp edge where you are pulling..use something like a rag to cushion the sharp edges.
 
I pulled mine. Aha still have more to go. But its enough to fit for now. I used 2 heavy duty chains.lol
 


BillBoost37 said:
Ok.. let me give you more detail.

I have these tie down ratcheting straps..they are about 2inches wide. Similar to these..just older 4 Race Car Hauler Ratchet Tie Down Straps Axle Strap RD | eBay

Now.. take your car and put blocks in front of each wheel. Back the truck up to it (say about 4-6 feet between them) and block the trucks wheels..except.. put the blocks behind the wheels. That way each vehicle is blocked from pulling toward the other. Then I put the come along hook onto/into the trailer hitch of the truck. After that..it was positioning and using the come along to pull. If there is a sharp edge where you are pulling..use something like a rag to cushion the sharp edges.
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Funny that this was here.... Cause without readin this ahead of time, I like read your mind and did exactly like that today... except used tree and attached the rachet/pulley to a rope on the tree and then the pulley to the strap. Before and after pics will be provided tomorrow =D! Btw i got my new junkyard attached and even got my new junkyard hood latch installed and lined up with said hood and working great!

List of things left to get:
AC Condessor
Front bumper
Trans cooler.... (still confused about this cause you all mentioned its an aftermarket one)



The next step is unbend headlight brackets. The start putting it all back together!
 
They would probably be better than chains cuzz thechains I used werekinda big amd likedtoslide. Altho you don't have tobeafriad of the breaking lol

My radiator support is still, bent upbaddd.but ineeded, it running ao I slapped it togethrr. I have no ac cuz I didn't get a new acocondensor. I've had the p0102 code. And I put an hai on yesterday. I decided to take My iac out to look at it andnthe2 small bolts broke off and r stillin the tb. So I gotta go to the jy tomorrow and I'm gunna find another tb, lol and get a new iiac as well. I've been riding around with just my front bumper ( no supports lol. ) my right headlight bravkets bent a little. So its a little off. But its Pos when I get a job I'll fix it all over time.. but for now itruns at least. ( gold car with black front bumper and a black hood with white racing stripees (; lol )
 
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Didn't think n,bout it. Only had a couple min with the truck. So did a little quickly. Put it back togetherand never messeed with it again
 


As Promised... Before and after:

BEFORE:




AFTER:



BEFORE:



AFTER:



AND a few other developmental pictures:

Working hood latch:



New junkyard hood (all aligned and everything):

 
BillBoost37 said:
Sounds like it's coming along. FWIW I try to find parts in the right color based on not having to paint.
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Sadly the car that i got the hood from has a bad bumper. and the other black car at the yard has a bumper that is no better( has a 3 inch long by half inch tear on the driver side). Im going to the yard today for a mostly likely white one that i will plastidip black.
 
GPTAFan said:
They would probably be better than chains cuzz thechains I used werekinda big amd likedtoslide. Altho you don't have tobeafriad of the breaking lol

My radiator support is still, bent upbaddd.but ineeded, it running ao I slapped it togethrr. I have no ac cuz I didn't get a new acocondensor. I've had the p0102 code. And I put an hai on yesterday. I decided to take My iac out to look at it andnthe2 small bolts broke off and r stillin the tb. So I gotta go to the jy tomorrow and I'm gunna find another tb, lol and get a new iiac as well. I've been riding around with just my front bumper ( no supports lol. ) my right headlight bravkets bent a little. So its a little off. But its Pos when I get a job I'll fix it all over time.. but for now itruns at least. ( gold car with black front bumper and a black hood with white racing stripees (; lol )
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I agree with this... Im just trying to get it to the point of where i can drive it! i lucked out with a black hood. Bumper not so much. Im with you as well... i need a new condensor as well. Butt it appears as if my radiator is jus fine =D (THANK GOD... I paid 175 for a thicker 2 core one last year / Would have been a shame to see it messed up)!
 
car-part.com will tell you about the parts in your area and often the color...plus best price.

That radiator support looks fantastic. Good job. :th_thumb-up:
 


Oh..another thing. Otto wants you to put a set of stock black coils back on him. If you want red.. please paint them. MSD coils have issues in a year or less and at high rpm they give you knock etc.
 
98ctd said:
Damn nice job on the core support!
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Thanks guys! Took some time and patience but the pulley got it done!

@bill boost...i have read this before... last owner put them on when i bought otto. Never had money to change them... and kind of never was concerned enough to Replace them.

Further updates:

New bumper (in classy purple (;!



And new condensor (not so pretty but not pierced through):

 
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