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Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:09 pm
by 00Beast
If you look at where the Pass. Rear door is in comparison to the other door, and look at where the front wheel is on that side, the entire structure of the car was moved. I don't think the best frame shop in the world could pull that body back to where it should be. That thing is utterly totalled. Pull the engine and trans, throw it in another Bonneville, and trash the rest.
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:12 pm
by RJolly87
00Beast wrote:throw it in another Bonneville.
Does it have to be a Bonneville
That would make an insane sand rail.
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 5:14 pm
by 00Beast
As I was writing that I went (or GP, Regal, PAU, etc.). I think that combo deserves life in another Bonneville, but that's just me.
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Sun Mar 07, 2010 6:03 pm
by gonzo4191
to 8 ball: :sad5:
to the clowns in the thread:
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 3:32 pm
by Rogue
It saddens me of course but the most important thing is that Rob is ok.
I put quite a bit of sweat, money, labor and yes blood into building that car and it is painful to see pictures of it but in the end she did her job and protected the driver.
Rest In Pieces, 8-Ball 2000-2010
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 4:20 pm
by 95naSTA
Wow. Very sorry to see.
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 10:53 pm
by GonneVille
Rob has stated that he will be buying the car back so he can rescue the drivetrain, but doesn't have specific plans for it yet. He said if he can graduate and find a job in his chosen field in a reasonable amount of time, he will put the motor back into a car. Suggestions were made about Fieros...
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Mon Mar 08, 2010 11:46 pm
by WhiteArrow3800
I doubted we would see the power plant living on in another Bonneville anyway...but an L67 Fiero project sounds sweet.
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 9:29 am
by Rogue
Honestly, that much power in a Fiero is another recipe for destruction. I've driven a Fiero L67 swap with about 350rwhp and even the slightest amount of pedal around a corner can send it into a 360 spin. Figure no stabilitrak to help control, no air bags, light and small car....I don't think you are walking away from a mistake either by you or someone else...just my 2 cents....
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:17 am
by Black Pearl
I agree 110% with Rogue. That drivetrain in a Fiero is a death warrant. I'm all for a 3800 in a fiero, I think it is an awesome idea. There is no protection at all in a Fiero. It's your call of course, just remember they tend to break in half when hit on the side, I lost a good friend that way.
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:54 am
by gonzo4191
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 12:01 pm
by 95naSTA
Re: 8-Ball is dead.
Posted: Tue Mar 09, 2010 3:10 pm
by 00Beast
