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 Jun 4 2008, 09:48 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 18-November 06 From: AL Member No.: 6,298 Vehicle owned: 98 Contour SVT  |
Just figured I'd give some updates while I'm working on this car. I'm not in a killer rush but I've been tinkering with it.
Before pics this was what it looked like when I got it.   First I worked on straightening the core support so that I could start cutting! Strap it down!   Pull it out & get it ready for cutting.    As you can see in this pic the radiator core is pretty straight here on the pass side.  now i have to start cutting the bent sections out a piece at a time & rewelding them in. Instead of bolts the new cars use rivets from the factory so you have to drill out the rivets & weld the body panels back together. Now the fun can begin. |
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Jun 4 2008, 09:49 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 18-November 06 From: AL Member No.: 6,298 Vehicle owned: 98 Contour SVT |
 Yes I know the fender is dirty this pic shows how close It is to perfect without any adjustment to the fender. I just placed it on & snugged the bolts I'll fine tune it this weekend probably.    I actually pulled the fender out of my scrap pile. its the last t-red one I had & it had the bumper bolt clips pulled out of it but I patched that I think. |
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Jun 8 2008, 07:14 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 18-November 06 From: AL Member No.: 6,298 Vehicle owned: 98 Contour SVT |
    The fender had some black overspray on it, I'll get it taken care of soon. This car hasn't been washed properly but it looks ok. I haven't put the jackpoint covers in yet, but I'm only missing one. The hood is slightly popped in the pics & I had a screwdriver in there b/c I stole the headlights & grill from the SE. |
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Jun 9 2008, 05:49 AM
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I eat fried rice. Group: Moderators Posts: 1,789 Joined: 14-February 04 From: Deep in the Heart of Texas Member No.: 2,786 Vehicle owned: 1999 SVT |
turned out pretty good!
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Jun 9 2008, 05:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 18-November 06 From: AL Member No.: 6,298 Vehicle owned: 98 Contour SVT |
Thanks i was pretty proud of myself especially since I fixed this with only spare parts. I'm getting to good at fixing these things!
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Jun 9 2008, 07:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 533 Joined: 12-May 08 From: So-Cal Member No.: 7,893 Vehicle owned: 98 SVT Contour |
QUOTE (OB1 @ Jun 9 2008, 03:40 PM)  Thanks i was pretty proud of myself especially since I fixed this with only spare parts. I'm getting to good at fixing these things! Yes ,you should be proud of yourself! |
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Jun 9 2008, 07:34 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 533 Joined: 12-May 08 From: So-Cal Member No.: 7,893 Vehicle owned: 98 SVT Contour |
Looks good!
This post has been edited by SVTDEMON: Jun 9 2008, 07:35 PM |
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Jun 10 2008, 01:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Joined: 1-December 05 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 5,204 Vehicle owned: 1998 Mercury SVTique |
Looks good man!! Were did you get that hood on the red one
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Jun 10 2008, 11:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 105 Joined: 18-November 06 From: AL Member No.: 6,298 Vehicle owned: 98 Contour SVT |
I picked it up a few months ago from a CEG'er. I love it. They don't make em anymore & I've been looking for one for a while.
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Jun 11 2008, 07:59 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 218 Joined: 1-December 05 From: Akron, OH Member No.: 5,204 Vehicle owned: 1998 Mercury SVTique |
QUOTE (OB1 @ Jun 11 2008, 12:10 AM) I picked it up a few months ago from a CEG'er. I love it. They don't make em anymore & I've been looking for one for a while. Looks good on the car man. It still keeps the clean look with that hood. Billy |
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