07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:28 pm
- The damaged vibe
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07 vibe I repaired at work
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:32 pm
- Initial disassembly
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:34 pm
- Used replacement section
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:41 pm
- Damaged panel removed
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:52 pm
- Initial test fit
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:56 pm
- Adhesive applied & panel screwed into place
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 4:58 pm
- Joints welded
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:01 pm
- Welds finished
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:04 pm
- Filler applied
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:08 pm
- Filler & other surfaces finished
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:10 pm
- Primer applied
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:13 pm
- Headed to the paint shop
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:16 pm
- Back from the paint shop
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:19 pm
- Another vibe saved
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Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 5:54 pm
Awesome work lavaman! I'm super impressed.
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 6:40 pm
Thanks Jeremy, I grew up in a body shop. I've been doing this since I was about 10 so I guess that's been about.......47 years. I actually tried to buy this super clean 93,000 mile 07 before I started on it, but the owner loves his vibe as much as the rest of us love ours. I get assigned all the vibes that come through our shop because of my love & knowledge of them
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 8:54 pm
Awesome work & thanks for sharing.
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2020 9:55 pm
Doing body work is like welding. Absolutely anybody can do it. However, not everybody can do it well. You sir are definitely one of those that can. Looks great!
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 4:13 am
My 07 has a similar dent, but on the drivers side. Maybe I'll have you come fix it...and the rocker rust. 
Great work though! Very impressive.
Great work though! Very impressive.
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 4:51 am
WOW, great work all the way around from patch to paint. You can definitely tell it is a labor of love.
You should be very proud of your work here.
You should be very proud of your work here.
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 7:20 am
THAT is perfect work there sir, really amazing.
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 1:37 pm
So lavaman, how long did this repair take from start to finish?
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:21 pm
It's been over a year ago, but if I remember correctly it took me a little over a week, along with working on other smaller projectsSlammedNiss wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 1:37 pm So lavaman, how long did this repair take from start to finish?
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:21 pm
Also, in addition to that question, what would this have cost the average consumer?SlammedNiss wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 1:37 pm So lavaman, how long did this repair take from start to finish?
Re: 07 vibe I repaired at work
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2020 8:02 pm
I don't remember the exact amount, but I do remember that I found scuffs in the wheel flare & the lower rear door molding which were in the neighborhood of $600 & $800 respectively from G.M. -- yes that's right, for anyone who hasn't priced these pieces -- & since I had already begun repairs, the insurance company went ahead & bought them. Had it been noticed during the initial estimate, the car would have totalled. I'm guessing the final bill was between $3000 & $4000tpollauf wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 6:21 pmAlso, in addition to that question, what would this have cost the average consumer?SlammedNiss wrote: ↑Thu Jan 09, 2020 1:37 pm So lavaman, how long did this repair take from start to finish?