Project Chevy

[Kyzrsoze]

In the last few weeks I've inherited an unexpected project - a project that will require more than I've ever done on a car.

Here's why

The short version - the car belonged to my father in-law. On a recent road trip the car was rear ended, crushing the rear quarter and unfortunately bending the frame of a clean and well maintained 1996 Impala SS.

Now that the dust has settled, it has fallen to me to decide the car's fate. Dollars and reason would dictate that I let this one go to the scrap yard, but for sentimental reasons I will be putting it back together.

 

[Kyzrsoze]

 

[sniper22]

Order a new frame and get started

 

[timbgtm]

Back half it. Put some steam rollers under those fenders.

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

You're gonna have a salvage title. There's a place called McLeod's here in Warner Robins that certifies rebuilds so you can get a Rebuilt Title. They may also be of assistance in the rebuild as far as sourcing parts.

 

[sniper22]

You're gonna have a salvage title. There's a place called McLeod's here in Warner Robins that certifies rebuilds so you can get a Rebuilt Title. They may also be of assistance in the rebuild as far as sourcing parts.

Not many places left that does it. I heard of one in Chattanooga or there close and the one there but not may others

 

[timbgtm]

Only a rebuilt title if reported.

 

[letusbuyyourcar]

Not many places left that does it. I heard of one in Chattanooga or there close and the one there but not may others

Yeah McLeod is a salvage yard too but his main hustle is the certification deal. In fact he's been doing it so long he has a few banks that will loan money on his cars. I never thought I'd see that.

 

[Billybob270]

You're gonna have a salvage title. There's a place called McLeod's here in Warner Robins that certifies rebuilds so you can get a Rebuilt Title. They may also be of assistance in the rebuild as far as sourcing parts.

Doesn't this depends on how the insurance settlement was made? If the person who hit them, insurance company just paid for damages there shouldn't be any notes on the title. However, if the father-n-law purchased the car back from the insurance company it should have a salvage title???....just thinking out loud.

 

[woodstock]

Nope nope nope