Car-nage Pics. Body experts please? - Page 5

jerryeads · 01-25-2007, 07:12 PM

That should be the ps reservoir over there. Brake fluid is on the firewall in front of your nose.

If the a/c system was violated, pressure's already off, but as you back off any connection CAREFULLY AND SLOWLY if there's still pressure it'll bleed off there. And enlarge the ozone hole - -

I honestly don't know what bolts and what welds in there - my temptation would be to wait for one of the frame guys on here to pitch in looking at your pics; likely what's gonna happen is that a body guy's gonna take the torch to her, cut off the damaged stuff and tack on the donor car stuff. I hope underneath is the same for the first gen donor car and your second gen B13 (91-92 vs 93-94). I believe so.

AH - change of strategy for finding good shop - send Lexi in there with a problem, if they're STILL ALIVE when it's over with, it'll be a good shop. :-)

lukamccloud · 01-26-2007, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn B

Maybe tomorrow, most likely Monday.

1) Remove brake fluid (tranny fluid? LOL) thing, so that I can remove the overflow bottle from the radiator. With some more clearance, I should be able to remove it. Like Jer said, it's only the radiator overflow, and the p/s resevoir is toward the back by your intake mani.

2) Remove Radiator. The Spal fans are fine (hooray), the radiator is fuxored. I don't even know how to drain a radiator, but how hard can it be? The drain plug for the radiator is on the bottom passenger side. It's a black plastic screw about 1/2 inch in diameter.

3) Remove AC condenser. Fuxored. Do I need to drain (uh...let the pressure out of?) anything before I unbolt this thing? Like Jer said, if the condensor's integrity has been compromised, then it's all gone.

4) How the hell to I move that crumpled sheet metal/structure? Pull it outwards? Don't bother? As for the structural manglement, leave that for the bodyman. They pull the bad, old parts to spec and then cut and weld.

Donor vehicle to be purchased next week. It ain't going anywhere, and I need to work this weekend first ($). Check just to make sure if it'll work. I'd really hate to see you buy that car and then have to convert the beautiful 93-94 front end to the not as beautiful 91-92 front end. that would be a shame.

BTW, I removed the battery. Figured that thing should not be hooked up as I am dismantling my car.

My ignorance knows no bounds.

You seem to be on the right track, buddy. I hope my answers give you some peace of mind for your troubles.

XxToKeSxX · 01-26-2007, 07:42 AM

fu*k YES! This is what the hell I'm talking about.

Subscribed. She will be fixed...

Go go GO!!!!!

Hammerin Hank · 01-26-2007, 10:53 AM

I'm proud of you Shawn. This is going to be a golden opportunity to learn a whole bunch about your car and in the end you'll be a better more informed person for it. Lemons into lemonade....that's what I'm talkin' bout.

pjsammy · 01-26-2007, 11:42 AM

as for the donor vehicle, consider grabbing the plates off your car and using them for the drive home (I've done this before). if by chance the plates get randomly run, it'll say 93 Sentra and chances are the cop will just assume the donor is that 93 sentra

If you do end up getting pulled over, having a bill of sale or something from the seller could help your case. Explain he didn't have the title to give you yet, but you just picked up the car and needed to drive it home.

if the cop is cool, you're in good shape. If he wants to be a hardass, then you're in not so good shape

how long of a drive is it from the seller's place back home?

Shawn B · 01-30-2007, 09:05 PM

I have removed more crushed parts, and stripped back the debris.

I have purchased a hack saw. And I like it. It allowed me to cut through the upper apron on the passenger side, and pull the core support outward enough to disassemble the rest of the front end.

Both the AC condenser and the radiator are warped from the hit.

My radiator did not actually burst, it only leaked at little at the bottom hose.

My AC condenser definitely did not burst. It had plenty of pressure, and lime green goo spraying out when I unhooked it. The little silver AC bottle thing, over by the battery, was fine. You can see it in the pic with the Spal fans.

Looks like my alternator (???) just behind the radiator, passenger side, is untouched.

My header is untouched.

My Spal fans are A-OK.

Not sure what else I need to do at this point. I think I removed everything I can.

1) Gotta find a body shop/body man.

2) Gotta get the parts together.

Can someone tell me ballpark, guesstimate, what parts cost at a junkyard?

* Hood

* Core support

* Radiator - Should I buy this new? Upgrade? Options?

* AC Condenser

* Headlights - Tsuru http://www.rapidcustoms.com/

No doubt that I am upgrading my lighting.

Just a general idea would help. Do hoods cost $20 or $100? I have zero clue.

Thanks!

nismo94tuner · 01-30-2007, 09:10 PM

Not sure if it helps you Shawn but I purchased both fenders, a hood, and a trunk from a junkyard for my brothers car a little while ago for 200$. I figure a fair price on a fender is like 30$. I know of a buddy of mine who is selling a hood for 50$ so I would go by those figures.

Shawn B · 01-30-2007, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by nismo94tuner

Not sure if it helps you Shawn but I purchased both fenders, a hood, and a trunk from a junkyard for my brothers car a little while ago for 200$. I figure a fair price on a fender is like 30$. I know of a buddy of mine who is selling a hood for 50$ so I would go by those figures.

No, that helps. I seriously have no idea.

Another question....

When junkyard hopping, how does one remove a front apron, or that support structure for the passenger front fender/headlight area, for instance? That stuff is welded in. Uh....bring my hacksaw and start cutting the car on the junkyard lot? That makes no sense, I'd be out there for days.

jerryeads · 01-30-2007, 09:18 PM

Sounds like you don't have a do-it-yourself yard there, but for that sort of place do dial up www.pullapart.com - there's a link for the pricelist, doesn't matter whether it's a ferrari or a B13, price is the same. I could get 'em here, but shipping would cost WAY more than the pieces. Need to get 'em closer.
J

nissansr20nx · 01-30-2007, 11:02 PM

Shawn every piece you need should be no more than 250! Here is my idea. You should buy a portable sawzall... Better yet just have the junkyard cut the rad support out by just cutting the front of the car off.. If you were here there is a 93-94 front clip the same color as your car already off. Just take your time and I would talk to a bodyman first. He can get good deals on body parts!

Shawn B · 01-30-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by jerryeads

Sounds like you don't have a do-it-yourself yard there, but for that sort of place do dial up www.pullapart.com - there's a link for the pricelist, doesn't matter whether it's a ferrari or a B13, price is the same. I could get 'em here, but shipping would cost WAY more than the pieces. Need to get 'em closer.
J

OK, that makes sense. You find the location nearest you, make sure they have a couple of B13's, go rape and pillage.

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Originally Posted by nissansr20nx

Shawn every piece you need should be no more than 250! Here is my idea. You should buy a portable sawzall... Better yet just have the junkyard cut the rad support out by just cutting the front of the car off.. If you were here there is a 93-94 front clip the same color as your car already off. Just take your time and I would talk to a bodyman first. He can get good deals on body parts!

Buy the whole front clip? That would work as well.

According to Blair above, I need a 93-94 core support. So, should I just be looking for 93-94 SE-R's, or will any 93-94 B13 front clip work? I would assume the latter, any 93-94 front clip. An SE-R would be preferable if the front bumper cover is in good shape.

How do folks transport front clips, hoods and such? Full sized pickup truck? Flatbed trailer? Guess you'd have to have one or the other.

Thanks guys.

nissansr20nx · 01-30-2007, 11:22 PM

Shawn. If I can work it out I will meet you half-way. I have a trailer and I can use a truck. I will get some pics of this clip. It is IMMACULATE and has been there for years. It is honestly worth 500 if that is what he wanted it is that good of shape. Yes any clip will work nothing is different. See then all you would have to do is pay a bodyman to fix that smashed in place and drop the whole fu*king clip on and start riding again. Well and do some buffing to make the colors match... No paint and hardly any work just drop it on!!

daveracer · 01-30-2007, 11:23 PM

I have a radiator off my B14 i can sell you, give me an offer.

Benito Malito · 01-30-2007, 11:46 PM

http://car-part.com/

My Nx rad was $60 shipped. Gets you a pretty broad search.

Shawn B · 01-31-2007, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nissansr20nx

Shawn. If I can work it out I will meet you half-way. I have a trailer and I can use a truck. I will get some pics of this clip. It is IMMACULATE and has been there for years. It is honestly worth 500 if that is what he wanted it is that good of shape. Yes any clip will work nothing is different. See then all you would have to do is pay a bodyman to fix that smashed in place and drop the whole fu*king clip on and start riding again. Well and do some buffing to make the colors match... No paint and hardly any work just drop it on!!

A most generous offer, I may take you up on that. However, let me scout the local area first, then broaden my search.

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Originally Posted by daveracer

I have a radiator off my B14 i can sell you, give me an offer.

I'll keep that in mind as well.

Uh...any point to upgrading over the stock radiator for a daily driver? I must say, I was amazed at how thin the stock radiator appears. Is the NX radiator, or the B14 radiator an OEM upgrade?

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Originally Posted by Benito Malito

http://car-part.com/

My Nx rad was $60 shipped. Gets you a pretty broad search.

Wow.

That rocks, they have 1993's and 1994's at a couple of places close by. One of them is five (5) miles from my house.

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by BORNGEARHEAD

Looks good, man. Is there damage to some of the wiring on that pass. side? If so, with all the room you have now, it would be a great time to repair that wiring

Thanks DJ. I have never done anything to a car, let alone dismantle one.

Once the bodywork is done, it looks pretty easy to bolt on the new parts. Plus local forum guys to help me with anything I can't figure out on the rebuild.

Most of the wiring survived relatively intact. However, good idea to check it all out now. I know nothing about wiring, not that my ignorance is going to stop me.

Thanks for the input guys.

brokeser · 01-31-2007, 03:09 AM

...read something about that not long ago. It also takes an inch of space towards the motor which in Shawn's case with having those Spal fans will not create any interfearance with all that emission equipment still there

...NX's is an excellent option and relatively cheap being an OEM item.

As far as the option to upgrade anytime sh*t breaks off or falls off..a thought I share with someone...

go for the upgrade if the budget allows.

Wish I was there Shawn...I love me some junkyard hunting.

Bag some tools and make a weekend of it. Start early...

L

jerryeads · 01-31-2007, 09:11 AM

Gearhead, never heard that one on the NX radiator, THANX for that one. I take it the nose of the nx is a bit more forward than the B13 to allow the room for stock fans. Be nice for me if it can be tucked in there with stock fans - I've no cooling issues but if the radiator goes it'd be nice to upgrade on general principles.
Jer

Blair · 01-31-2007, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Shawn B

According to Blair above, I need a 93-94 core support. So, should I just be looking for 93-94 SE-R's, or will any 93-94 B13 front clip work? I would assume the latter, any 93-94 front clip. An SE-R would be preferable if the front bumper cover is in good shape.

Any 93-94 will work for the core support and apron. The Japan built 4dr's show a different p/n for the core support, but I would bet they are the same, as US built 2dr's and 4dr's use the same p/n.

Blair · 01-31-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jerryeads

Gearhead, never heard that one on the NX radiator, THANX for that one. I take it the nose of the nx is a bit more forward than the B13 to allow the room for stock fans. Be nice for me if it can be tucked in there with stock fans - I've no cooling issues but if the radiator goes it'd be nice to upgrade on general principles.
Jer

NX rad fit's just fine in an SE-R with stock fans. I run a GTI-R rad in my DD 93.

jerryeads · 01-31-2007, 10:09 AM

THANX Blair! Looks like something else to add to the list for my own '93.

Shawn, sorry to 'borrow' the thread :-). I concur with Blair; any '93-4 should work, BUT if the 4dr has a diff part number, I'd sure want to know what the diff is - may only be some holes for wire loom clips or some such but I'd sure want to know.
Jer