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Old 07-14-2007 | 02:13 PM
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I'm looking at this S to turn in to a stripped out SC'ed monster over the winter.
I'm happy the front looks fixable.
The bit concerning me is the windshield frame.
It obviously needs replacing, but I've no idea how easy it is?
It's a rare Monza red one as well!
Any ideas or comments?

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Old 07-14-2007 | 02:21 PM
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hmm not sure but good luck seems like a cool project.
Old 07-14-2007 | 02:52 PM
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Well, the paint color hardly matters - nearly the whole car will have to be resprayed either way (but it does look good... never seen that color before).

You can tell that the front suspension is toast...likely the steering rack, air pump and radiator.

Sounds like a fun project if you have the resources to do it. I wouldn't even strip it out - just up the boost a little more
Old 07-14-2007 | 02:59 PM
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I currently have a boosted Moonrock and was looking for something I could take to the next level.
Yep - it will need a full respray. The suspension was going to be redone and the radiator is being changed as well.

My biggest worries are the inner fender and the winshield frame.
Old 07-14-2007 | 03:26 PM
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personally, i wouldnt do it because of the window frame.
it looks a little bit out of position. if it is, that means it's bent somewhere and even if it's pulled back into position, it will probably not have it's original strength, therefore, safety become an issue in case of a rollover.
but i have no experience in auto body repair and do not know exactly how a damaged windsheild frame is repaired and it'ss effect on structual rigidity.

on the other hand, if you take this car beyond it's original design, i.e. full cage, extensive body work, extreeme amounts of suspension and engine work, then go for it.
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Old 07-14-2007 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmgpw04,Jul 14 2007, 11:26 PM
no
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I guess this comes down to how easy is it to replace the windshield frame and surround?
Old 07-14-2007 | 04:03 PM
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Steering wheel is on the wrong side...

What year? I didn't see. Also, seems expensive for wrecked car that doesn't run. What's a used MY01 or MY02 with high milage run in Cheshire? Seems like you could go another
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[QUOTE=__redruM,Jul 15 2007, 12:03 AM] Steering wheel is on the wrong side...

What year?
Old 07-14-2007 | 04:46 PM
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Right rear wheel appears to have a bit of positive camber. I'd take a close look at the frame, which I am sure you would do prior to buying it.


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