Damm rain

**Uncle_Ken** · 22-06-2006, 09:54 AM

Hi all,
My 21 yr old son had a prang last night in Sydney. He's OK but his EB Fairmont is a bit crook at the front end. If the damage is not to bad in the daylight, he will need a some parts. I have placed a list of parts in the wanted section.
I saw three other prangs on my way down to Parramatta last night, a bad looking one at Baulkham Hills.

Uncle Ken (long suffering father)

Laminge · 22-06-2006, 10:45 AM

Glad he is OK at least.

Time to remove the ford and replace with a valiant

I found it was much easier to panel beat the damage yourself with a sledge hammer than replace parts for my 1st car!

**Uncle_Ken** · 22-06-2006, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Laminge

Glad he is OK at least.

Time to remove the ford and replace with a valiant

I found it was much easier to panel beat the damage yourself with a sledge hammer than replace parts for my 1st car!

You haven't seen me panel beat (bash)! Mind you if he go a valiant I could say "go charger !!"
Its a shame it happened he just had the rotors done, new exhaust (standard) battery and tyres.
Uncle Ken

Damo · 22-06-2006, 06:33 PM

yeah the roads are nice and slippery at the moment :P, just gotta watch out for those gutters. ;)

crannersEL · 22-06-2006, 10:45 PM

Did the car have insurance at all, its good ot hear your son's fit and well after the accident!

superloweb · 22-06-2006, 11:16 PM

dude what sort of damage was done any pix what colour too

**Uncle_Ken** · 22-06-2006, 11:51 PM

He had NSW 3rd party. Will post the cost next week. Pics on the weekend (colour silver)
Uncle Ken

Sleeperau · 23-06-2006, 12:52 AM

Uncle Ken ,
Life is like that! especially driving in Sydney most people cant speak english let alone drive a vehicle & read signs! (10 years ago It like that anyway) I hope it all works out, bummer on the third party!

**Uncle_Ken** · 24-06-2006, 05:24 PM

Pulled out the radiator (new and F$#ked), front bumper, lights (right is OK) straightened the damage on the right, Just need radiator, drivers side headlight and indicator and complete front bumper and bonnet.

and

Uncle Ken

efgiar · 25-06-2006, 12:58 AM

ouch, not a bad effort, if u were here, i have both headlights, bonnet, bumper, and gaurds, the only thing i dont have for ya is the radiator. fair trip for some parts tho, good luck on the repair (my parts are in silver slate not sure if thats the color u are refering too)

EFDream · 25-06-2006, 08:15 AM

Ouch! I've seen a a few pranks these last few days bcause of the rain too....Glad your son is physicaly unharmed tho.

**Uncle_Ken** · 25-06-2006, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by efgiar

ouch, not a bad effort, if u were here, i have both headlights, bonnet, bumper, and gaurds, the only thing i dont have for ya is the radiator. fair trip for some parts tho, good luck on the repair (my parts are in silver slate not sure if thats the color u are refering too)

I'll just pop down in my, lunch break LOL. I reckon you should take a holiday in NSW (and bring the parts with you).

Thanks to everyone re my sons health. Any prang a 21 year old walks away from is a good one.
Uncle Ken:eclipsee_

**Uncle_Ken** · 08-07-2006, 05:41 PM

Just fired up the boys car and you beaut it started!!

Still have to line up the drivers side panel, put the bumper and bonnet on but (touch wood) no leaks from the replacement radiator, water pump and auto trans cooler.
Will put some pics up tomorrow.
Uncle Ken :hihi:

LUXO_8 · 08-07-2006, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle_Ken

Just fired up the boys car and you beaut it started!!

Still have to line up the drivers side panel, put the bumper and bonnet on but (touch wood) no leaks from the replacement radiator, water pump and auto trans cooler.
Will put some pics up tomorrow.
Uncle Ken :hihi:

good to hear the repairs are going well....

**Uncle_Ken** · 09-07-2006, 05:44 PM

All done. Took the boys car for a drive this arvo and so far so good. Just need to respray the bonnet (another day). Thanks goes to you guys and the forum I got lots of free advice and great spare parts prices. So the lad now has his EB Fairmont back with a better water pump, auto transmission cooler, new fan belts, radiator and coolant, fan and pulley, front new heads lights and re sprayed front bumper (and a spare alternator) for under $500:00.

Uncle Ken :togo:

(Now I'm off to fix his laptop. It never ends)