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Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 12:39 am
by manolo.1999
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:08 am
by Someperson
Post pics that aren't from your email account please.
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 3:22 am
by manolo.1999
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 1:58 pm
by MConte05
If everything else is in good shape. Hell yes.
Go junkyard diving.
Looks like it is just the fender, control arm, maybe a strut, possibly an axle. At worst you might have to replace the steering rod, but I doubt it.
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:38 pm
by Alphius
That's about $100 worth of junkyard parts and 4-6 hours of work to fix. Go for it!
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:53 pm
by Legacy777
That car is from Texas. If so, I'm guess you are in Texas as well. I've found that it's a little more difficult finding parts at the junkyard down here compared to how easy it is in other places say the Northwest or even Northeast.
So just keep that in mind.
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 9:47 pm
by sqc151
id first check the frame rails very carefully, and what kind of damage is under the car and behind the fender. make sure theres no tweeks in anything. otherwise it will never drive straight and you will eat tires every 6months or less.
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 11:54 pm
by subie is a monster
i thought subies are unibody but yes check behind the fender
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 12:25 am
by evolutionmovement
Don't expect to keep it as a future concours contestant, but it's probably worth it. The inner fender that's part of the shell may need a hammer to get a new fender on. Also might need a new headlight housing. Check to see it's not cracked at the mounting points. Make sure the strut tower isn't fucked, too.
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Thu Oct 11, 2012 10:18 pm
by Someperson
If you decide to part it out gimme a holler
Re: Is this 1993 Legacy worth fixing?
Posted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:58 pm
by 2.2TLegacy
Let me break down the potential damage to this car.
1. obviously the fender
2. most likely apron damage (inner fender support)
3. possible hinge pillar damage
4. damage to bracket/area where bumper mounts under fender
5. Tie rod damage, strut, knuckle, bearing, lower control arm will all need to be replaced, potential axle.
Is it fixable? Yes, if you have the time and money to do it. Junk yard finds will be your best friend.
My experience for this post? 2+ years of collision estimating for a very reputable collision shop. Gold certified in exterior, structural, driveline, electrical damage analysis.
