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The forklift worked as a good anchor point.
The forklift worked as a good anchor point.
0 2024/06/21 13:47:33
There is about 1" of space under the trim to weld the new panel to the old if needed.
There is about 1" of space under the trim to weld the new panel to the old if needed.
0 2024/06/07 17:45:44
There is hardly any gap now. The fender is getting replaced but the inner structure needed to be pushed out. I may end up cutting the inner structure out and welding in a replacement from a local salvage yard. I'm waiting for some auto body pulling tools to arrive. My goal is to straighten / pull the rest of the fender inner structure before removing the quarter panel.
There is hardly any gap now. The fender is getting replaced but the inner structure needed to be pushed out. I may end up cutting the inner structure out and welding in a replacement from a local salvage yard. I'm waiting for some auto body pulling tools to arrive. My goal is to straighten / pull the rest of the fender inner structure before removing the quarter panel.
0 2024/06/07 17:28:08
I pushed this out about 4 inches. I repositioned the jack a number of times using steel and 2x4's to spread out the load. It's currently sitting with a ~10 inch opening.
I pushed this out about 4 inches. I repositioned the jack a number of times using steel and 2x4's to spread out the load. It's currently sitting with a ~10 inch opening.
0 2024/06/07 17:27:44
There is cubby hole in which the dent pusher ( jack) fits right in.
There is cubby hole in which the dent pusher ( jack) fits right in.
0 2024/06/07 17:26:50
Note the big gap between fender and bumper. Yes I unplugged the charger during this exercise. Once I get closer to removing the quarter I will disconnect the fireman's loop.
Note the big gap between fender and bumper. Yes I unplugged the charger during this exercise. Once I get closer to removing the quarter I will disconnect the fireman's loop.
0 2024/06/07 17:25:49
My dent pusher. This thing sucks at jacking vehicles. I bought it for $20 many years ago. Finally found a use for it. It had no problem pushing some aluminum out lol.
My dent pusher. This thing sucks at jacking vehicles. I bought it for $20 many years ago. Finally found a use for it. It had no problem pushing some aluminum out lol.
0 2024/06/07 17:24:59
0 2024/06/07 17:03:35
Hopefully this is the correct panel. It was an ebay special. The one I received is the one that was pictured in the ad. The listing p/n in the ad was for a different quarter panel which included more of the door frame and roof structure. I wouldn't have gambled on it but the price was $600 cheaper than others. I probably won't know if it fits until I'm able to set it in place. So far it looks like it could fit.
Hopefully this is the correct panel. It was an ebay special. The one I received is the one that was pictured in the ad. The listing p/n in the ad was for a different quarter panel which included more of the door frame and roof structure. I wouldn't have gambled on it but the price was $600 cheaper than others. I probably won't know if it fits until I'm able to set it in place. So far it looks like it could fit.
0 2024/06/07 15:49:36
The new quarter panel has arrived!
The new quarter panel has arrived!
0 2024/06/07 15:49:19
After my first ride around the block. The good side :)
After my first ride around the block. The good side :)
0 2024/06/07 15:48:13
I ordered 20 new lug nuts.
I ordered 20 new lug nuts.
0 2024/06/07 15:46:11
Apparently Tesla uses some kind of playdough steel for lug nuts.
Apparently Tesla uses some kind of playdough steel for lug nuts.
0 2024/06/07 15:45:17
Any guesses what's going on here?
Any guesses what's going on here?
0 2024/06/07 15:44:17
New clear fluid coming through.
New clear fluid coming through.
0 2024/06/07 15:43:24
Original fluid was a bit dirty.
Original fluid was a bit dirty.
0 2024/06/07 15:43:06
I used my air compressor hooked to another regulator to supply air the brake reservoir.
I used my air compressor hooked to another regulator to supply air the brake reservoir.
0 2024/06/07 15:35:01
I went ahead and blead all the brakes.
I went ahead and blead all the brakes.
0 2024/06/07 15:34:12
Temporary brake line vs busted line. The angle on the ridged part of the line isn't correct but it didn't hit when making a stop to stop turn. Trying to order one direct from tesla is a joke. I did attempt to order the correct one in person at the service center. Judging by the customer service attitude I doubt they actually ordered it. I did find a local ev store that I can order tesla parts from. I have one on order from them too.
Temporary brake line vs busted line. The angle on the ridged part of the line isn't correct but it didn't hit when making a stop to stop turn. Trying to order one direct from tesla is a joke. I did attempt to order the correct one in person at the service center. Judging by the customer service attitude I doubt they actually ordered it. I did find a local ev store that I can order tesla parts from. I have one on order from them too.
0 2024/06/07 15:32:58
The fresh scratches on the control arm are on top.
The fresh scratches on the control arm are on top.
0 2024/05/28 12:46:24
I was looking for leaks near the crash damage when I heard a waterfall near the front of the car lol.
I was looking for leaks near the crash damage when I heard a waterfall near the front of the car lol.
0 2024/05/28 12:46:19
That'll cause issues.
That'll cause issues.
0 2024/05/28 12:46:15
0 2024/05/27 22:07:40
I wonder how the premium audio compares to the LS mark Levenson.
I wonder how the premium audio compares to the LS mark Levenson.
0 2024/05/27 22:02:39
0 2024/05/27 22:02:32
I wonder how the premium audio compares to the LS mark Levenson.
I wonder how the premium audio compares to the LS mark Levenson.
0 2024/05/27 22:01:28
0 2024/05/27 22:01:26
This is a skin
This is a skin
0 2024/05/27 20:44:13
This is a full quarter panel. It mounts into the roof structure. It's not visible in the pic but it also includes what I call the trunk sill plate. I think it is a considerable amount more labor to install this piece.
This is a full quarter panel. It mounts into the roof structure. It's not visible in the pic but it also includes what I call the trunk sill plate. I think it is a considerable amount more labor to install this piece.
0 2024/05/27 20:44:10
This part of the door jam had folded into part of the door. Essentially it was locked in place but blocked from view by the door panel. I've since hammered this section flat. The door now opens and closes.
This part of the door jam had folded into part of the door. Essentially it was locked in place but blocked from view by the door panel. I've since hammered this section flat. The door now opens and closes.
0 2024/05/27 20:07:37
Eventually with the help of a crow bar I was able to open it.
Eventually with the help of a crow bar I was able to open it.
0 2024/05/27 20:07:27
Luckily the tail gate isn't damaged.
Luckily the tail gate isn't damaged.
0 2024/05/27 19:59:48
I wonder what kind of collision caused this. The damage up so high seems odd to me.
I wonder what kind of collision caused this. The damage up so high seems odd to me.
0 2024/05/27 19:59:43
0 2024/05/27 19:54:54
This picture was taken the day I reinstalled the RCM. I was excited to test out the charger. Once again everything seems to function correctly.
This picture was taken the day I reinstalled the RCM. I was excited to test out the charger. Once again everything seems to function correctly.
0 2024/05/27 19:54:45
0 2024/05/27 19:52:49
0 2024/05/27 19:46:56
This picture was taken the day I reinstalled the RCM. I was excited to test out the charger. Once again everything seems to function correctly.
This picture was taken the day I reinstalled the RCM. I was excited to test out the charger. Once again everything seems to function correctly.
0 2024/05/27 19:46:26
Rear left control arm.
Rear left control arm.
0 2024/05/27 19:42:55
0 2024/05/27 19:13:56