[DeTomaso] tube frame and carbon fiber front end? NPC

[jderyke at aol.com]

Car is badly damaged in front but it can be a candidate for whats known in the trade as a 'splitter'- the whole front end from about the windshield fwd is cut off and a new one welded on, then the usual interstate registration maneuvers done to regenerate a non-salvage replacement title. Rear clips are also done. Big job but can be rewarding if you have the talent and don't get buried in the replacement parts cost. Kirk Evans-level bodywork skills needed here. 
 
Fairly common with unibodies- I know of at least one Pantera reconstructed this way thats on the road again. With framed cars, its often simpler to replace the whole frame instead of straightening it.
 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Nolan <nolan at mortarsprayer.com>
To: detomaso <detomaso at poca.com>
Sent: Fri, Jan 10, 2014 8:43 pm
Subject: [DeTomaso] tube frame and carbon fiber front end?  NPC



Hello Friends,
This is local and very interesting. It could be the ultimate Factory 5 engine /tranny or perhaps someone knows how to build a tube frame front end……..
https://www.iaai.com/Vehicles/VehicleDetails.aspx?auctionID=14940460&itemID=16030420&RowNumber=34#
 






 
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