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I started getting the HHR ready for the frame shop.

Rear axle removal.

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I tried to pull it back in line a little more on the trailer to move it around easier but it didn't move much. It did pull the forklift sideways 8 inches !

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Getting it off the trailer for the fun to begin.

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Had to pull the brakes apart to get the e-brake cable off.

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I was relieved that it all unbolted without binding from the body being twisted. I don't see any indication of damage to the body.

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Moved on to the left door, which I couldn't get to open. All the linkage inside was bent and crushed, so I cut it open to see what I could do.

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The door had been locked at the time of the crash and the lock rod was pinched in the lock position. I was able to pry it up and open the door with the latch !!

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The pillar is bent in more than I had hoped. I do have a complete pillar on order but I don't know if it will include enough of the rocker area. This extends out from the center quite a bit.

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I removed the inner door panel. It is cracked on the bottom but will be OK. I also removed the mirror and outside lock for the replacement door.

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The door still latches shut too !!

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View of the pillar from the back door. It is pushed right up against the seat.

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Mitch D.   River Falls, WI

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Mitch, you are one brave man to tackle that!  tiphat

It must be nice to work on parts that aren't rusted together like most of our cars!  banghead



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Got the replacement axle today. It's from a 2010 with only 15k miles. It came very complete as seen, with the ebrake cables attached. I thought it was going to be a piece of cake to install without needing to get the cables out of the drum.

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UNTIL, I went to attach the cables. I have NO idea where the cables go after they enter the unibody. I ended up fighting the original cables onto the new brakes...banghead

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The axle phase is now done and the car is ready to go to the frame shop next week. I was REALLY surprised to find the wheel wasn't bent !! It is scraped pretty good but runs true. It has almost new Bridgestone Blizzaks, so I will just leave the scraped wheels as my winter wheels/tires and get something else for summer use.

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-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Thursday 16th of February 2012 06:00:35 PM

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Blizzaks are awesome! I'll never drive on "all season" tires in the winter again.

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I would be afraid to tackle or even atempt to do a project like this. My hats off to you on this one.

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Nothing has happened with the car yet. I hope to get it in the shop next week but I have been collecting parts for it. I believe I have everything I need.  BIG THANKS, again, to Bryan for the club discount at Friendly. With what he saved me on the necessary parts, I was able to purchase an SS roof spoiler to add a little class in the back.



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It finally went on the frame rack today...nana

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Ready to pull the center post back out and replace what can't be straightened.

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Center post pulled, marked for removal and mostly cut out.

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Replacement section ready to install.

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-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Friday 23rd of March 2012 10:16:18 PM

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Test fitting of the post and doors prior to welding.

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-- Edited by Lost in the 60s on Friday 23rd of March 2012 10:32:24 PM

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Nice how much more do you have to straighten before you can start the prep for paint?

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Final fit and welding. It should be ready to go to paint on Monday...nana

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