 After 12 years, not a single scrat, now.... it hurts! *UPDATE!, One day at the Hermanos Rodriguez race track... |
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 Feb 9 2012, 09:26 PM
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Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 223 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Mexico city Member No.: 648  |
QUOTE (silverSS @ Feb 8 2012, 06:47 PM)  I should add that mine was fine after they straightened it at a Chevy dealer. BUT, it does seem to eat the posi every 20,000 miles or so (stock posi). Various family members have been driving it, but hopefully in a year or two I'll be turning it into a track only car, and that won't matter any more. Anyway, tell them to take their time and try to get it straight so nothing has odd torques on it. Other than that minor issue, mine was fine, and I'm sure yours will be as well in a few weeks. Thanks a lot bud! I really appreciate your comments. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Now, I was a bit mistaken!! The cost was only laaabor and it did not included the parts!! So, besides $3,500 USD, I will add another $1,500 USD. At the end, $5K, which I think is not that bad. Have a great day. RLP |
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Mar 5 2012, 08:05 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 223 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Mexico city Member No.: 648 |
Well, to all that have been giving the best wishes on the repair of my ride, here is an update, and to be honest quite nice:
New panel and straight (blue donor hehe!): (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0147.jpg) Aligned completly: (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0148.jpg) Fixing: (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0145.jpg) Main details: (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0146.jpg) Well!! After looking at the pictures, I can tell you we measure the car on every point, thanks to the support of Jim Mueller and Trackbird that helped me with the Camaro's structure measuments (Helms manual), and.... everything matched, within tolerances of 3 to 4 millimeters. Now the car looks like Frankenstain, but at least straight on the lines wich at the end is what matters!! The paint job is going to take 2 weeks, and is going to be with a better paint. Thanks a lot for reading. Rodolfo Lara Pohlenz |
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Mar 5 2012, 08:46 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
That's great news and the car looks great! Glad to see it's going back together quickly. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) And I can't really claim any credit for helping, that all goes to Jim. Keep us posted on the rest of the repair.
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Mar 8 2012, 08:44 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 78 Joined: 27-October 11 Member No.: 119,647 |
Thats a beautiful car.
I love myself the really hardcore racing games, and on an old game I played growing up called Grand Prix Legends, they had that track on it. Lots of very oddly cambered corners, made it a lot of fun. I'd love to drive it in real life to compare, although the track in the game is based on the 1967 layout. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_omMI1x2X0o Just in case you're curious. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) This post has been edited by InfernalVortex: Mar 8 2012, 08:45 PM |
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Mar 12 2012, 11:31 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 223 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Mexico city Member No.: 648 |
Hello.
I have some updates on the car repair, which I must say, is moving forward in a very constant way. About to receive new paint: (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0151.jpg) One more: (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0152.jpg) And... another one: (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0155-1.jpg) Fixed: (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0157.jpg) (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0154-1.jpg) (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0156.jpg) To be honest, the pictures, most of the times (and this is the case) do not make justice to the real look, but really... it is looking good. The guy that is working on the car, says it is going to be ready by next monday. I will let you know. Thanks a lot for reading guys (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/cool2.gif) |
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Apr 2 2012, 09:02 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 223 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Mexico city Member No.: 648 |
Hello again.
Dear guys from frrax, and mostly the ones that have been reading the updates on my ride repair, after a found tough, hard, killer wall at the Hermanos Rodriguez Race Track. Well, I finally, and happily, can give the final update, where one mexican artesan and friend, repair my car with great care, and devotion, so the results can be seen here: (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0200.jpg) Panel previously damaged, and now.... (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0201.jpg) (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0202.jpg) (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0203.jpg) (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0205.jpg) Now, the rest, due the paint job, looking ultra cool: (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0204.jpg) (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0206.jpg) (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0207.jpg) (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0208.jpg) (IMG:http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg187/Rudolphinski/IMG_0209.jpg) At the end, all I can tell you is that I AM WAY HAPPY witth the repair! At the end, the cost was of $5,700 USD, and being honest, for me was not that expensive, considering the great job my friend did. The important thing I can get of this experience, is that things were made to enjoy, and my car is ready for round 2 at the track... honestly hoping not to be within a bad situation soon.... And if we do, hoping we can move back on our feet again. Thanks a lot for the help provided guys, and to all the guys that cheer me up, I THANK you a lot. A hug from Mexico City, Rodolfo Lara Pohlenz |
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Apr 2 2012, 09:59 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,038 Joined: 3-March 10 From: Huntersville, NC Member No.: 9,105 |
Well, I think it's safe to say, that was worth every penny. They did a fantastic job.
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Apr 2 2012, 10:09 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
Rodolfo,
The car looks amazing!!! They did an outstanding job! I'm very glad to hear you're going to take it back to the track soon. I didn't want to see you quit doing track days. And I still love that car!!! |
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Apr 3 2012, 02:44 AM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,099 Joined: 14-October 06 From: Mobile, Al Member No.: 1,410 |
Nice to see a body repair guy take pride in his work, he fixed your car RIGHT....not just enough to get by with.
That guy is well aware that his signature is on your car, he did a great job. |
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Apr 3 2012, 02:43 PM
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Nothing says 'I love you.' like a box of Hydroshoks Group: Moderators Posts: 5,284 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Granbury, TX Member No.: 4 |
Looks really nice ... job well done!
Did they do the pink Jeep as well? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Cars are just nuts and bolts ... enjoy them. |
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Apr 3 2012, 03:04 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 412 Joined: 26-August 09 From: Mathews Va Member No.: 6,032 |
very nice job
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Apr 3 2012, 03:48 PM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 29-March 12 Member No.: 141,604 |
Wow, what a very clean repair!
I am impressed! |
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Apr 3 2012, 07:17 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 223 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Mexico city Member No.: 648 |
QUOTE (trackbird @ Apr 2 2012, 05:09 PM) Rodolfo, The car looks amazing!!! They did an outstanding job! I'm very glad to hear you're going to take it back to the track soon. I didn't want to see you quit doing track days. And I still love that car!!! Thanks a lot my friend!! I really appreciate your words. For sure, I will not quit on track days, they are something I love to do, as car enthusiast. Rodolfo |
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Apr 3 2012, 07:46 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 223 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Mexico city Member No.: 648 |
QUOTE (FASTFATBOY @ Apr 2 2012, 09:44 PM) Nice to see a body repair guy take pride in his work, he fixed your car RIGHT....not just enough to get by with. That guy is well aware that his signature is on your car, he did a great job. Funny that you mention it! My friend Raul, the one that fixed the car, has that saying "Every work I do, is a presentation card at the eyes of other people" Thanks a lot. Rodolfo |
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Apr 3 2012, 07:52 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 223 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Mexico city Member No.: 648 |
QUOTE (mitchntx @ Apr 3 2012, 09:43 AM) Looks really nice ... job well done! Did they do the pink Jeep as well? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Cars are just nuts and bolts ... enjoy them. Thanks a lot Mitch!!! When I started equiping my car, I always tought about it as a track day and short trips car, and I strongly believe that all serves to a porpouse, base on what things are made for.. About the pink Jeep hehe!! Well, my little lady thinks that his car has to be next to dad's toy. Thanks a lot. Rodolfo |
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Apr 3 2012, 07:57 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 223 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Mexico city Member No.: 648 |
QUOTE (Steve91T @ Apr 2 2012, 04:59 PM) Well, I think it's safe to say, that was worth every penny. They did a fantastic job. I think too, it was worth every penny every time I look at my car (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif) Thanks a lot. Rodolfo |
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Apr 3 2012, 07:58 PM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 223 Joined: 13-February 05 From: Mexico city Member No.: 648 |
QUOTE (Jaysz28 @ Apr 3 2012, 10:48 AM) Wow, what a very clean repair! I am impressed! Thanks a lot. Rodolfo |
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Jun 7 2012, 05:11 AM
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Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 51 Joined: 17-May 04 From: Vancouver BC, Canada Member No.: 341 |
Looks great Rodolfo. Your bodyman did a fantastic job! I recently hit a concrete retaining wall at a local hill climb. I did set a record that day for my class and was trying to push a little harder.
I was really mad with myself for hurting my 35,000 mile 02 SS as it was fairly mint. Here's a pic of my damage: (IMG:http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee283/zedzag/IMG_2187.jpg) I hope I can find a guy locally to me (B.C. Canada) and hope my car turns out as good as yours! This post has been edited by Zedzag: Jun 7 2012, 05:14 AM |
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Jun 13 2012, 01:07 AM
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newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 20-February 04 From: Whatever the hotel phone says Member No.: 232 |
Looks great, better than mine, if anything happens to me again I'll be taking a rather long road trip from Chicago!
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Jun 13 2012, 04:09 PM
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Experienced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,692 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Casselberry FL Member No.: 206 |
Looks fabulous Rodolfo! I hope mine looks that good (albeit in blue) whenever I decide to repair it.
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