What would you do?
05-13-2003, 02:13 PM
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What would you do?
To make a long story short. . .my car was a victim of a hit and run, I have a $1000 collision deductible, body shop wants $1500 to fix damage, I don't have $1000 to pay the deductible, so I am left with a few options:
1. Source a used door from a 92-95 Civic (are coupe and hatchback doors the same?) and then have it color matched to the rest of the car.
2. Buy just a used drivers side door shell and replace it myself.
Buying a whole new door seems like the easier option, and hopefully I can find one for around $300 used ( a hell of a lot cheaper than $1000).
Here are the pictures:
1. Source a used door from a 92-95 Civic (are coupe and hatchback doors the same?) and then have it color matched to the rest of the car.
2. Buy just a used drivers side door shell and replace it myself.
Buying a whole new door seems like the easier option, and hopefully I can find one for around $300 used ( a hell of a lot cheaper than $1000).
Here are the pictures:
05-13-2003, 02:24 PM
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Re: What would you do? (BCRUZ)
get another door, if possibly just get the shell.. its prolly real cheap... my buddy bought his for 100 bucks a local junk yard and he had it repainted(along with the whole car)
but in his case he got breaded out for $1500 or so...
but in his case he got breaded out for $1500 or so...
05-13-2003, 02:42 PM
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Re: What would you do? (DOHCtorTHRUST)
I think buying the entire door would be much easier and less hassel. I have found a junk yard called "Cherry Auto" in Ohio that has a whole bunch of drivers side doors for hatchbacks. They range from 260-550 depending on condition.
I would like to just get the shell, but I haven't been able to find a place that has a write-up on how to remove and install just the shell.
Anyone?
Also, any recommeded salvage yard locations would be greatly appreciated
I would like to just get the shell, but I haven't been able to find a place that has a write-up on how to remove and install just the shell.
Anyone?
Also, any recommeded salvage yard locations would be greatly appreciated
05-13-2003, 02:47 PM
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Re: What would you do? (93SSPHatch)
Door skins are welded on, unless you can weld. You can't do it on your own.
You can try to pull the dent out and bondo it straight, but that's the worst way of doing it considering the size.
If I were you. I'd save up money get a new door skins put on and painted.
You can try to pull the dent out and bondo it straight, but that's the worst way of doing it considering the size.
If I were you. I'd save up money get a new door skins put on and painted.
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05-13-2003, 02:53 PM
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Re: What would you do? (kKdARIAN)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kKdARIAN »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">by used' $1000 deduct sux... ugh</TD></TR></TABLE>
Hmm, they are welded on ehh. My cousin is quite the welder, so maybe he can lend me a hand for a weekend.
Bondo and trying to pull the dent out is DEFINITELY out of the question.
After this incident, I have now changed my collision dedcutible to $100. Maybe I will get lucky and someone will scrap the door in the same place and I can make the claim with the $100 deductible.
On a side note. . .it's all about DRIVE THRU RECORDS
Homegrown is one of my favorite bands.
Hmm, they are welded on ehh. My cousin is quite the welder, so maybe he can lend me a hand for a weekend.
Bondo and trying to pull the dent out is DEFINITELY out of the question.
After this incident, I have now changed my collision dedcutible to $100. Maybe I will get lucky and someone will scrap the door in the same place and I can make the claim with the $100 deductible.
On a side note. . .it's all about DRIVE THRU RECORDS
Homegrown is one of my favorite bands.
05-13-2003, 04:19 PM
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Re: What would you do? (Bumnah)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Bumnah »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Door skins are welded on, unless you can weld. You can't do it on your own.
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Used door seems good to me. Unless you want to use your $100 deductible right then and there...unfortunately, your insurance will go up.
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Used door seems good to me. Unless you want to use your $100 deductible right then and there...unfortunately, your insurance will go up.
05-13-2003, 04:28 PM
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Call HASport (www.hasport.com), Honda Auto Salvage aka HASport is a junkyard that just so happends to fabricate performane parts.
They are in Phoenix.
They are in Phoenix.
05-13-2003, 04:34 PM
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Re: What would you do? (93SSPHatch)
i have 2 doors off a milano red 92 hatchback (hatchback and coupe are the same). paints in primo condition would prob match your car perfect. ill sell you both if your interested
email aaron@drunknbass.com for info
will also throw in power sides
email aaron@drunknbass.com for info
will also throw in power sides
05-13-2003, 05:17 PM
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Re: What would you do? (93SSPHatch)
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thats a pretty cheap price man...almost sounds too good to be true, but, here you go. Door shells. Youre welcome.
Bri
thats a pretty cheap price man...almost sounds too good to be true, but, here you go. Door shells. Youre welcome.
Bri
05-13-2003, 06:37 PM
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Re: What would you do? (IhateMy93BlackHatch)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IhateMy93BlackHatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get a used door and try and find it in the same color, it shouldn't be hard to find</TD></TR></TABLE>
that what i would do
that what i would do
05-13-2003, 06:57 PM
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Re: What would you do? (93SSPHatch)
I would leave it like that until I found a red door. Might take a little while but then you won't have to get it painted, and even if you did it might not match that good. That's what I did. Cost me $75.
05-13-2003, 07:47 PM
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Re: What would you do? (B2FiNiTY)
I would get a used door but you will have to get one from a vx or cx if you dont want to put the moldings on or else you can shave all the holes.
05-13-2003, 10:08 PM
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how far are you from dayton ohio???? i could possibly find you a used door for cheap,..email me at widebodyek@aol.com and let me know,...i can find out tomorrow,...if not tomorrow then definitely the next day