DHC damage assessment part 3

Or judgement day today! This evening was spent in the shed with two mates to access the damage and to decide on the action plan for the repairs. There were a few options, but it was quickly decided that the best and easiest way to tackle the job, is to repair the current shell. Which means replacing (part off?) the front chassis legs. But that repair is covered in the official workshop manual.

But probably the biggest challenge will be to get all the new panels aligned properly. Though the tolerances on these cars are fairly wide!, and I do have all the dimensions and measurements needed in the mentioned manual! 

So next on the to do list are;

• Draw up a list off all parts needed for the repair;
• Get a quotation for a full respray;
• Finalise the damage report, including estimated costs, and sent it over to the insurance;
• Dismantle the front of the car, including emptying the entire engine bay;
• Start the repairs and see what was overlooked …