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fark this is funny

obviously most of the people on here know f**k all about repairing a damaged car

i work with panel beaters all day pulling out dashes and SRS systems

so these kinds of repairs can be carried out

chassis rails bend easily when a car is hit from the front

and there is nothing wrong with doing a section repair or "cut and shut" as its commonly known

insurance companies authorise these repairs everyday

the new nissan muranos and maximas have piss weak rails

and they have to be repaired like this all the time

personally ive seen 2 done like this in the past month

both cars were perfect afterwards

dude good luck on your project

dont listen to what clueless people have to say

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its all a bit bizarre for me ..any car that had this sort repair that turned up at my RAWS workshop for compliance would be knocked back and thrown in the bin as an accident car ..yet once its here you can weld 2 cars together and tell the punters its better than new :mad:

why would i do that? nothing wrong with it

Dont really wanna knock you work bud - Im sure your doing an excellent job. But i too heard about things like this being illegal. There have been many stories on 60 minutes, current affairs etc about people buying 2 cars for the price of one .. or so to speak. Always best to check it out before you do do it. But hey, if nothing works out, you will have one slick machine for the track :mad:

hey guys, sorry been away at the snow :D

firstly cut and shut is NOT illegal in NSW, i have to goto RTA inspection before i register the car to check my repairs/strength etc.

Silent i will not be doing verticle welds as i previously said ive unpicked it from a factory join under the firewall to do my join.

The strength of the car is the same, as all my measurements are back to factory by using the car-o-liner

As for the cost of this job for me

ill have my car registered on the road for 9g.. believe it or not, does not bother me.. ( but remember im doing alot of labour )

and to the people with the good comments, thanks :D

Coming along well!

The thing i cant understand is if this is so "dangerous" as others have put it, how the hell do hot rods, utes, limos etc which have had an altered chassis mods still get rego and drive on the street??

I assume everything in this case will be strengthened and done properly

I think when people hear cut and shut they think backyard job automatically? Bit of a stereotype methinks

you can obviously tell this is no backyard job lol :D

its illegal to do cut and shuts in victoria

ok ive now found out whats the go..

cut and shut is not illegal in any state, as long as its done properly, there is a illegal way and legal way..

and well, im doing it the legal way ofcourse :wave:

mate good luck and all. well done. no its not illegal to do cut and shut.

but i wouldnt wanna be in the car at 200+kph if it goes that fast, and 9 g?????

should have brought one that hasnt had a hit!!!!!!!!!!

mate good luck and all. well done. no its not illegal to do cut and shut.

but i wouldnt wanna be in the car at 200+kph if it goes that fast, and 9 g?????

should have brought one that hasnt had a hit!!!!!!!!!!

where am i gunna get an r33 series 2 for 9g registered?

where am i gunna get an r33 series 2 for 9g registered?

Punchbowl LMAO

in all seriousness PPL ge real stop trying to rain on his parade. You wanna see dodgy go Inspect the imports u got fresh from those Parramatta road STEALERSHIPS Hes got a trade and knows what hes doing

I do the same shit to motorbikes. i could get a nice newish bike for 6-7K on the road with aftermarket goodies instead of 11-12K its a no brainer but it takes time and opportunity must be present!

ATM im travelling in dec so saving my moneys for Os shenanigans. Soon as i get back im doing the SAME to an R32 GTR given the opportunity. Hell one went for 4K at the auctions with light front end damage! . prob on the road for a touch under 9 and thats with a full respray!! a FKN GTR. it was pimp. had a little front end damage! wouldnt even mind an gtst.. we'll see what presents

Punchbowl LMAO

in all seriousness PPL ge real stop trying to rain on his parade. You wanna see dodgy go Inspect the imports u got fresh from those Parramatta road STEALERSHIPS Hes got a trade and knows what hes doing

I do the same shit to motorbikes. i could get a nice newish bike for 6-7K on the road with aftermarket goodies instead of 11-12K its a no brainer but it takes time and opportunity must be present!

ATM im travelling in dec so saving my moneys for Os shenanigans. Soon as i get back im doing the SAME to an R32 GTR given the opportunity. Hell one went for 4K at the auctions with light front end damage! . prob on the road for a touch under 9 and thats with a full respray!! a FKN GTR. it was pimp. had a little front end damage! wouldnt even mind an gtst.. we'll see what presents

this guy knows his shit

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good on you braadz......to all of you Wankers that wouldnt know a good job from a bad one or think there car hasnt been wacked up your kidding yourself....radiator supports/chassis rails and back panels have most likely been changed on about 70% of your vehicles and the irony of it is that you guys wouldnt know but i am tipping that your local panel shop would pic it in the blink of an eye.....On the flip side my idea of an exceptional job is where the tradesman himself cant even see what he has done......This also happens alot....therfore noone would even know whats been done.......And all you guys talking about metal strengths ect.....I bet you guys wouldnt know how to identify the tools used in such a job let alone drive the fkn things.....the idea is to take it off PAST the damaged point....good on you braadz keep up the good work mate

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its illegal to do cut and shuts in victoria

you are wrong... get your facts straight

which part of this does it say it is illegal to do sectionalised repairs?

http://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/vrpdf/rdsaf...bodyrepairs.pdf

any updates?

Good on you mate, It is clear that you have alot of pride in your work and that you will do a good job.

i recently bought a R32 with front end damage and rust. Bought it for $3000. Replaced the radiator support and rear quater panels. Ended up putting GTR quaters on. The repairs are not as extensive as yours but were done properly and i have no fear of driving the car as i am confident in my panelbeaters work. If you are confident in your own ability you go for it. Alot of people are nieve in thinking their cars have not had repairs, and would not know if they had if they were done well. I see alot of imports come through my workshop and most have had at least minor panel repairs. Good luck, and hope to see it on the road soon.

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most panel beaters will swear by their work.....so i have no doubts that you know ur stuff and confident in the repairs...but for me personally...seen one too many accidents where cut n join cars split in 2 in a road accident....sends shivers down my spine....not that it isnt possible on factory cars ...but if i knew the car i was driving had that many repairs done to it...will be to scared to enjoy driving it.

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most panel beaters will swear by their work.....so i have no doubts that you know ur stuff and confident in the repairs...but for me personally...seen one too many accidents where cut n join cars split in 2 in a road accident....sends shivers down my spine....not that it isnt possible on factory cars ...but if i knew the car i was driving had that many repairs done to it...will be to scared to enjoy driving it.

As long as the car is done meeting all legal requirements, the car will not just split in two. As mentioned earlier; there is a right way and a wrong way. This appears as if it is being done properly.

Good Luck Braadz! Hope to continue see some progress updates.

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