1999 XK8 collision Damage complete swap with a flood Damaged car
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Hello All, I hve a 1999 XK8 with 66K with front drivers side and both side rear accident damage. I purchased a Flooded 1999 XK8. I am thinking about doing a complete swap, electrical, Interior and drivetrain with the flood damaged car. My other option is to replace the entire rear clip behind the doors rearward any tip suggestions? the flood waters came up to the radio, and It was Salt water... the donor car has a perfect body.
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My Black 99 is mechanically 100% needs a front bumper left fender/head light. rear Bumper and left quarter,for the price of a used fender I now have every body panel,a spareWashed and cleaned interior -the seat frames. I am a mecahnical-Electrical engineer, the is no project too big or complicated and its a labor of love. Thanks for the input!
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I have removed all body panels, complete powertrain, interior and all wiring, all parts that came into contact with water have been cleaned or dried and stored just in case. I have listed all good and bad parts in an Excell sheet with "jag" part numbers and photos of the part itself and its location whi"e in,the car. I have the chassis on stands and will paint it black so the door sill, engine bay, trunk will be the correct color. I will then start my swap. The damage to the very complex shape of the rear needs to be perfect under black paint. Crazy as it sounds I very much enjoy the car and working on it! I would love any input on what to change, modify or improve as I go. This is my restoration project, no bolt will go untouched
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Sounds like you have minimal dollars invested and a willingness (eagerness?) to tackle this as a project. Good for you and I hope it works out well.
Better mechanical minds than mine will jump in with suggestions, but I would urge you to record your efforts with pictures and post them here as you go along. Everyone will sing your praises and you will attract an even larger audience...and therefore more input as how best to proceed.
I for one look forward to your adventure. Good luck and have fun!
Better mechanical minds than mine will jump in with suggestions, but I would urge you to record your efforts with pictures and post them here as you go along. Everyone will sing your praises and you will attract an even larger audience...and therefore more input as how best to proceed.
I for one look forward to your adventure. Good luck and have fun!
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The only thing that you might consider when the car is complete; which VIN are you going to use, the flood damaged car or the wrecked car. If you plan on keeping the car a long time, it might not matter. If you decide to sell it in a few years, the flood damaged car might not look very good to a prospective buyer.
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I just brought that up, as many people wouldn't think about it until it is too late. Whatever way you go, you shouldn't have any problems with paperwork. The salvage title, just isn't as clean as the other one. If you are going to keep the car, it really doesn't matter.
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