Jump to content


Photo

Damaged Front Clam

front clam

  • Please log in to reply
18 replies to this topic

#1 peteslag

peteslag

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 919 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:west mids
  • Interests:real ale, food, real ale

Posted 06 January 2014 - 12:19 PM

I have caused minor damage to the front of my car a need to repair it. My long term plan is to buy a Jonnyboy clam and have a good quality full respray, but for now I just want to make it a bit more apealling on the eye without spending too much (the gaffer tape look is rubbish). I'm not wanting to spend loads of cash on the body work until I've got the track day bug out of my system.  The damage is limited to the upper portion of the right side of the front clam and is beyond repair. I have a cunning plan to patch in part of another clam. All I need is a clam that is intact enough to do the job.

 

The section I need is what you would class as the front right wing on a conventional metal bodied car. The left side, bonnet and lower part of the front clam are all perfectly ok. So, if you have an old smashed clam lying around that has enough left of it for me to patch mine up let me know.



#2 Billy Bones

Billy Bones

    Member

  • Pip
  • 157 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Hampshire
  • Interests:F1, My VX, Cycling - (That's in order of power not interest)

Posted 06 January 2014 - 05:36 PM

Sorry to hear about the damage.

Are you able to post a pic so we can see whats needed?

 



#3 peteslag

peteslag

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 919 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:west mids
  • Interests:real ale, food, real ale

Posted 06 January 2014 - 08:21 PM

Basically, the right hand side of the front clam. Here is a pic:

 

 

Posted Image

 

The front wheel didn't take any of the impact and the bumper didn't take much either, hence why the clam is so badly damaged. Astonishing amount of damage considering it was a low speed impact.  There is a small amount of damage below the headlamp but it is very minor and easily fixed.

 

You can see in the picture where the upper part of the clam joins the front lower clam. I want to replace the whole of the right hand upper clam, as far as the big crack you see on the right hand side of the photo. If any one knows of a clam that been damaged on the other side please let me know. It is that time of year after all.................



#4 Billy Bones

Billy Bones

    Member

  • Pip
  • 157 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Hampshire
  • Interests:F1, My VX, Cycling - (That's in order of power not interest)

Posted 06 January 2014 - 08:44 PM

Sorry, I can't help, but this is on eBay- item no 221337984166

#5 GeorgeBC

GeorgeBC

    Needs a cheaper hobby

  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 3,138 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Northwich Cheshire
  • Interests:Cars and mountain biking

Posted 06 January 2014 - 08:45 PM

Looks repairable as the shape is there?



#6 peteslag

peteslag

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 919 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:west mids
  • Interests:real ale, food, real ale

Posted 06 January 2014 - 08:48 PM

Sorry, I can't help, but this is on eBay- item no 221337984166

 

Yes I saw that, the price seems a bit steep considering the extent of the damage to it. I'm sure that Hillside repairs are UK Lotus centre, they don't have a very good rep on this forum. Cheers for the heads up though.



#7 Luke84

Luke84

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 870 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Stoke

Posted 06 January 2014 - 08:53 PM

http://www.ebay.co.u...k-/161191751131

 

 

Offside damage like yours but might work for your repair?

 



#8 Phear

Phear

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 1,125 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Bromsgrove

Posted 06 January 2014 - 09:06 PM

I have complete repaired front clam, damage was lower front bumper section which I repaired with an MVS lower clam section. Could use a bit of finishing to make it perfect but if your not looking for perfection will just need spraying. Happy to take your damaged one in part-ex for repair.

 

In West Mids area too. Drop me a PM to discuss.



#9 Rusty789

Rusty789

    Ginger Ninja

  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 2,120 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Hampshire, UK

Posted 06 January 2014 - 09:07 PM

I can't remember if I kept the old parts of my clam, if I did it's be perfect for this, I'll check tomorrow.



#10 peteslag

peteslag

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 919 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:west mids
  • Interests:real ale, food, real ale

Posted 06 January 2014 - 09:10 PM

Looks repairable as the shape is there?

 

 

The shape is there but it is littered with cracks. I might try and find a fibre glass specialist local to me and see if it can be repaired. Worth a try I suppose.

 

I did see the other clam on ebay but I'd have to carry out a lot of repair work on it before fitting it. I'd rather find a near side damaged clam and just chop the bit off I need.



#11 peteslag

peteslag

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 919 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:west mids
  • Interests:real ale, food, real ale

Posted 06 January 2014 - 09:12 PM

I can't remember if I kept the old parts of my clam, if I did it's be perfect for this, I'll check tomorrow.

 

I would marry you if you did still have the bits.



#12 tommobot

tommobot

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 1,008 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Stratford Upon Avon

Posted 06 January 2014 - 10:45 PM

Purchase some bulk fibreglass and resin for about £30 and you could easily sort it yourself to a acceptable standard...

#13 peteslag

peteslag

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 919 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:west mids
  • Interests:real ale, food, real ale

Posted 07 January 2014 - 08:57 AM

Purchase some bulk fibreglass and resin for about £30 and you could easily sort it yourself to a acceptable standard...

 

I don't think repair is an option unfortunately, there would be about 20 cracks to deal with and 4 broken mounts. It would double the weight of the car with the amount of new fibreglass required!



#14 tommobot

tommobot

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 1,008 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:Stratford Upon Avon

Posted 07 January 2014 - 10:44 AM

You'd be suprised how easy it is to repair, took a bit of work but managed to repair this one to a use-able condition. Didn't want to cut my original up for louvers so brought second hand one instead...
 
 
Posted Image


#15 John Ebbs

John Ebbs

    Newbie

  • 6 posts
  • Location:Basingstoke

Posted 25 January 2014 - 01:31 PM

I have a one for sale £100 if you want it email me and I will send you pics john.ebbs@sky.com I am near Basingstoke Hants

#16 peteslag

peteslag

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 919 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:west mids
  • Interests:real ale, food, real ale

Posted 25 January 2014 - 07:31 PM

Thanks but I have my new clam. Next week I'm seeing a guy about painting it, possibly even the whole car. We'll see. Hopefully this little nightmare will have a fairy tale ending.  :D



#17 JohnTurbo

JohnTurbo

    SuperScruff

  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 3,635 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:wigan
  • Interests:Performance cars!

Posted 04 February 2014 - 10:19 PM

Aww! The front clam had already been through the wars, so at least you get an 'upgrade' for your money.



#18 peteslag

peteslag

    Need to get Out More

  • PipPipPipPip
  • 919 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:west mids
  • Interests:real ale, food, real ale

Posted 04 February 2014 - 10:24 PM

Aww! The front clam had already been through the wars, so at least you get an 'upgrade' for your money.

 

The worst thing is that it wasn't my fault John. Some bugger at Donington thought it would be funny to turn the tyre wall magnets on.



#19 JohnTurbo

JohnTurbo

    SuperScruff

  • PipPipPipPipPipPip
  • 3,635 posts
  • Gender:Male
  • Location:wigan
  • Interests:Performance cars!

Posted 04 February 2014 - 10:34 PM

PMSL!

 

 







Also tagged with one or more of these keywords: front clam

1 user(s) are reading this topic

0 members, 1 guests, 0 anonymous users