Crashed Corvette C5
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Thanks for feedback. Very happy to see that so many feedback and help over here)) hope one day i would be the owner of the corvette))
Burning Brakes
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From: La Junta Colorado
shipping might not be that bad if he had one place get them all and ship them via a cargo ship.
It is sometimes possible to share a shipping container or something.
Not my specialty.
its all about how rare the C5 is over there. If it was a 65 Shelby no one would think twice about fixing it.
if he could fix it for $10k it would be a great deal.
He can buy a wrecked car over here for $5k and ship the whole car.
It is sometimes possible to share a shipping container or something.
Not my specialty.
its all about how rare the C5 is over there. If it was a 65 Shelby no one would think twice about fixing it.
if he could fix it for $10k it would be a great deal.
He can buy a wrecked car over here for $5k and ship the whole car.
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Would be good for me if i find front halfcut. Friend of mine said that it is possible to find front half cuts in emirates for abt 5k. But im not sure abt it
Burning Brakes
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From: La Junta Colorado
start emailing salvage yards or email the the company I mentioned earlier.
It is possible to buy half a car here. I think the front half would be well under $5k
You can buy a C5 here for $12k.
The money is in the engine and tranny. Without those the car would not be to expensive.
You just need someone to find it for you.
It is possible to buy half a car here. I think the front half would be well under $5k
You can buy a C5 here for $12k.
The money is in the engine and tranny. Without those the car would not be to expensive.
You just need someone to find it for you.
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shipping might not be that bad if he had one place get them all and ship them via a cargo ship.
It is sometimes possible to share a shipping container or something.
Not my specialty.
its all about how rare the C5 is over there. If it was a 65 Shelby no one would think twice about fixing it.
if he could fix it for $10k it would be a great deal.
He can buy a wrecked car over here for $5k and ship the whole car.
It is sometimes possible to share a shipping container or something.
Not my specialty.
its all about how rare the C5 is over there. If it was a 65 Shelby no one would think twice about fixing it.
if he could fix it for $10k it would be a great deal.
He can buy a wrecked car over here for $5k and ship the whole car.
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start emailing salvage yards or email the the company I mentioned earlier.
It is possible to buy half a car here. I think the front half would be well under $5k
You can buy a C5 here for $12k.
The money is in the engine and tranny. Without those the car would not be to expensive.
You just need someone to find it for you.
It is possible to buy half a car here. I think the front half would be well under $5k
You can buy a C5 here for $12k.
The money is in the engine and tranny. Without those the car would not be to expensive.
You just need someone to find it for you.
Safety Car
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From: Redondo Beach CA
It might be possible to find a body shop with a GM parts program on a computer disk, one brand is Icar, it lists all the parts in any given area, without having to switch between engine and trim , or belts and suspension. It lists all the stuff, one screw, trim piece, bolt, fender, stripe, the entire ingredients needed in any section. Clips, screws hoses, spacers all the stuff is listed in one place, so you can just click on the area and get the details of assembly, with part numbers. THe guy with the program can also give advice, I would plan on replacing the front and probably the drivetrain is messed up.
I can certainly see a large amount of passion is needed to consider this task, plus time and money to complete the goal. Best wishes in any event.
I know a lot is possible. I used to pass a small dirt lot in Bangladesh, where a mechanic and his young helper took a truck completely down to two I beams sitting across two 55gallon oil drums, the kid working a small forge to work metal parts, the adult doing the assembly for the rest. I guess the I beams were the new truck frame, and they got the job done. I don't know how safe are the results, I am no judge of hand made truck parts done blacksmith style, but I would expect they made budget on the repair.
If you build it , make it safe. I wouldn't , I don't care enough about what I drive to invest the time.
In America there is an obscure saying about buying a pig in a poke, a poke is a bag. People would expect they were buying a pig, and get a cat , leading to another saying, letting the cat out of the bag, which means revealing the secret. In this case you are only buying a mystery, hopefully without many secrets.
once you get it done, it's a beautiful car , with a great thirst for gas.
I can certainly see a large amount of passion is needed to consider this task, plus time and money to complete the goal. Best wishes in any event.
I know a lot is possible. I used to pass a small dirt lot in Bangladesh, where a mechanic and his young helper took a truck completely down to two I beams sitting across two 55gallon oil drums, the kid working a small forge to work metal parts, the adult doing the assembly for the rest. I guess the I beams were the new truck frame, and they got the job done. I don't know how safe are the results, I am no judge of hand made truck parts done blacksmith style, but I would expect they made budget on the repair.
If you build it , make it safe. I wouldn't , I don't care enough about what I drive to invest the time.
In America there is an obscure saying about buying a pig in a poke, a poke is a bag. People would expect they were buying a pig, and get a cat , leading to another saying, letting the cat out of the bag, which means revealing the secret. In this case you are only buying a mystery, hopefully without many secrets.
once you get it done, it's a beautiful car , with a great thirst for gas.
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No matter how you look at it, it will likely cost you more than $6k to repair.
Finding the complete front 1/2 would be your best bet. That would also let you see how it all goes together.
IF the frame is straight or can be pulled straight then sectioning the dented parts with pieces cut from a good frame is possible. You just need to find someone who can carefully cut and fit and is a good welder.
The 2001 is a better year because you get away from the EBTCM & SWPS that are no longer available for the earlier cars.
Finding the complete front 1/2 would be your best bet. That would also let you see how it all goes together.
IF the frame is straight or can be pulled straight then sectioning the dented parts with pieces cut from a good frame is possible. You just need to find someone who can carefully cut and fit and is a good welder.
The 2001 is a better year because you get away from the EBTCM & SWPS that are no longer available for the earlier cars.
Last edited by lionelhutz; Oct 27, 2014 at 02:47 PM.
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It might be possible to find a body shop with a GM parts program on a computer disk, one brand is Icar, it lists all the parts in any given area, without having to switch between engine and trim , or belts and suspension. It lists all the stuff, one screw, trim piece, bolt, fender, stripe, the entire ingredients needed in any section. Clips, screws hoses, spacers all the stuff is listed in one place, so you can just click on the area and get the details of assembly, with part numbers. THe guy with the program can also give advice, I would plan on replacing the front and probably the drivetrain is messed up.
I can certainly see a large amount of passion is needed to consider this task, plus time and money to complete the goal. Best wishes in any event.
I know a lot is possible. I used to pass a small dirt lot in Bangladesh, where a mechanic and his young helper took a truck completely down to two I beams sitting across two 55gallon oil drums, the kid working a small forge to work metal parts, the adult doing the assembly for the rest. I guess the I beams were the new truck frame, and they got the job done. I don't know how safe are the results, I am no judge of hand made truck parts done blacksmith style, but I would expect they made budget on the repair.
If you build it , make it safe. I wouldn't , I don't care enough about what I drive to invest the time.
In America there is an obscure saying about buying a pig in a poke, a poke is a bag. People would expect they were buying a pig, and get a cat , leading to another saying, letting the cat out of the bag, which means revealing the secret. In this case you are only buying a mystery, hopefully without many secrets.
once you get it done, it's a beautiful car , with a great thirst for gas.
I can certainly see a large amount of passion is needed to consider this task, plus time and money to complete the goal. Best wishes in any event.
I know a lot is possible. I used to pass a small dirt lot in Bangladesh, where a mechanic and his young helper took a truck completely down to two I beams sitting across two 55gallon oil drums, the kid working a small forge to work metal parts, the adult doing the assembly for the rest. I guess the I beams were the new truck frame, and they got the job done. I don't know how safe are the results, I am no judge of hand made truck parts done blacksmith style, but I would expect they made budget on the repair.
If you build it , make it safe. I wouldn't , I don't care enough about what I drive to invest the time.
In America there is an obscure saying about buying a pig in a poke, a poke is a bag. People would expect they were buying a pig, and get a cat , leading to another saying, letting the cat out of the bag, which means revealing the secret. In this case you are only buying a mystery, hopefully without many secrets.
once you get it done, it's a beautiful car , with a great thirst for gas.
True true)) everything actually is possible. The time is not an issue for me. The budget this what i think about. If it costs me more than 10k i wouldnt even think to work on it.
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No matter how you look at it, it will likely cost you more than $6k to repair.
Finding the complete front 1/2 would be your best bet. That would also let you see how it all goes together.
IF the frame is straight or can be pulled straight then sectioning the dented parts with pieces cut from a good frame is possible. You just need to find someone who can carefully cut and fit and is a good welder.
The 2001 is a better year because you get away from the EBTCM & SWPS that are no longer available for the earlier cars.
Finding the complete front 1/2 would be your best bet. That would also let you see how it all goes together.
IF the frame is straight or can be pulled straight then sectioning the dented parts with pieces cut from a good frame is possible. You just need to find someone who can carefully cut and fit and is a good welder.
The 2001 is a better year because you get away from the EBTCM & SWPS that are no longer available for the earlier cars.
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I think now i have a clear picture how much effort it will cost me. Thank you for everyone for sharing. Really nice to see warm replies from u guys. Happy to see that there are so many kind people.
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The car originally brought from Dubai in 2007. The mileage is 50K km. which is very low. After the accident the car was left for almost two three years that is why the paint looks so bad. The engine after accident is not damaged. The only suspension and bodywork. The price for it 13k $ which is very cheap in my point. But im not sure the condition of the engine and gearbox because the car was left on the open surface for quite long period of time. by budget to fix the car with the new paint and brand new rims plus bodyparts and suspension is 6000$. but in order to find out how much it will cost me to fix i need to know what parts should be ordered and part numbers, especially for suspension. so that is why i posted the pics for you guys to identify what need to be changed. of course it is obvious that i need bonnet, front bumper, driver side fender, the driver door, headlamp. what else?
Go to page 2 or 3 and find the post with 3 parts sources listed at the bottom of a post. Click each and see their catalog for parts illustration & parts #'s. Very good discounted prices but shipping is going to hurt, big time.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1249213
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From: OK
Sorry you're able to get so close.....and not realize your dream.....hope that someday your able to own a corvette.....we (americans) take a lot of things for granted like, owning a or sometimes multiple corvettes........ We use it and throw it away or replace it..... I have worked in one of the poorest cities in the world and replacing anything wasn't an option....if you lost it or broke it you were just out of luck............so, I get it. best wishes. 
Last edited by 73Corvette; Oct 27, 2014 at 05:33 PM.
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I would RUN away from this car if I were you.
Extent of the real damage cannot be determined from your pictures. But there is obvious frame damage in at least two places where the frame is the strongest. That alone is going to be very expensive to set right again if it is even possible. Your $6000 estimate is way under estimated in my opinion from what I can see and the $13000 sale price is far too high, again in my estimation.
You mentioned there are very few Corvettes in your country. That being the case most if not all parts are going to need to be acquired from outside your country. Shipping and perhaps import duties just add to the final cost and will certainly delay any repair attempts.
Add to that the unknowns of the drive train.
I would keep looking if I were you. JMHO
Extent of the real damage cannot be determined from your pictures. But there is obvious frame damage in at least two places where the frame is the strongest. That alone is going to be very expensive to set right again if it is even possible. Your $6000 estimate is way under estimated in my opinion from what I can see and the $13000 sale price is far too high, again in my estimation.
You mentioned there are very few Corvettes in your country. That being the case most if not all parts are going to need to be acquired from outside your country. Shipping and perhaps import duties just add to the final cost and will certainly delay any repair attempts.
Add to that the unknowns of the drive train.
I would keep looking if I were you. JMHO
