automan9482
08-27-2009, 05:24 PM
local yard has an '89 Accord sedan, almost identical to mine, same color in/out and this one is 100% rust free, but hit in the front. I'm thinking of snagging the whole thing for parts, or at least getting the solid rockers/jack supports/quarters cut out. Yard will torch them out for $20 extra a side I believe....
Where exactly should they be cut to be be used on my car if I want the rocker and quarter as assemblies/?
My main replacement concern is the curved outer rocker that rusted thru after the "rustproofers" drilled thru from the outside. The jack supports /and rear arches and wells are solid, as is the undercarriage. I'd like to get as much solid replacement metal as possible for future needs though.
I found a recent post by SOHC that's real close to this, but I'd like a little more specific instruction......
Tomisimo said "ok, in this case, get another good accord, strip yours for all interior and wiring, than cut good accord in peaces like, whole wheel arch with shock mount, on both sides all the way to the trunk quarter panel. and reweld it on your car. one side first, than cut the other side and repeat welding.
So that your car dont collapse on it self. than the trunk, I bet you have a hole there too.
Do you have any welding skills?"
I am not a welder, and would outsource the repair work.
Where exactly should they be cut to be be used on my car if I want the rocker and quarter as assemblies/?
My main replacement concern is the curved outer rocker that rusted thru after the "rustproofers" drilled thru from the outside. The jack supports /and rear arches and wells are solid, as is the undercarriage. I'd like to get as much solid replacement metal as possible for future needs though.
I found a recent post by SOHC that's real close to this, but I'd like a little more specific instruction......
Tomisimo said "ok, in this case, get another good accord, strip yours for all interior and wiring, than cut good accord in peaces like, whole wheel arch with shock mount, on both sides all the way to the trunk quarter panel. and reweld it on your car. one side first, than cut the other side and repeat welding.
So that your car dont collapse on it self. than the trunk, I bet you have a hole there too.
Do you have any welding skills?"
I am not a welder, and would outsource the repair work.