Topic: How hard is it to swap parts from one car to another (Read 919 times)

peter32892 · « **on:** March 04, 2010, 08:35:18 PM »

Hey I have been looking at getting rust fixed on my car and was thinking it might be cheaper to just get a new shell. I am wondering how hard it would be to swap my whole interior, suspension and whole drivetrain into another super super clean impreza shell? So yeah just wondering what you guys think how hard it would be, how long do you think it could take.

Thanks,
Peter

flutyr525 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 04, 2010, 09:18:07 PM »

i highly doubt you will be able to find a perfect shell, do the work or pay someone to do the work all for less than what it would cost to get the rust fixed. just my .02

also when i first read the thread title...i was definitely thinking something else

peter32892 · « **Reply #2 on:** March 04, 2010, 09:27:42 PM »

Already found an excellent shell just dealing with the guy atm. And it is around the same price to only get 1 quarter panel fixed while the shell has no rust on quarters or any on the body. Also fixed the thread title.

deadlydave · « **Reply #3 on:** March 04, 2010, 09:28:56 PM »

wow. It's not a one day thing, but 'how hard could it be?'

peter32892 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 04, 2010, 09:32:28 PM »

Yeah I know not one day but was wondering if you think it could be done in under a week or so. But yeah hopefully I can grab the shell it is perfect looking.

flutyr525 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 04, 2010, 09:35:21 PM »

well thats good on the shell find...it wont be easy to do the swap without a garage but its definitely possible. idk about a week unless your working on it non stop and run into no problems. i would definitely get in touch with fred tho

cazwrx187 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 04, 2010, 11:34:19 PM »

I've see it done in 24hrs. Your results may vary.

spoolordie · « **Reply #7 on:** March 05, 2010, 08:30:26 AM »

24 hours that's a LOL maybe if your a race car team swapping shells will take awhile. Me and 2 of my friends are swapping a 240 and it's been awhile. But this swap is down to every single part basically

Not worth it IMO

Capitalandmotors · « **Reply #8 on:** March 05, 2010, 08:55:20 AM »

it is not hard but very very time consuming. you have to think of all the little stuff. does this new shell have glass, does it include weather strips and seals. I sold my old GC shell to a rally guy. he was unemployed and it took him 2 weeks working 8 hour days by himself to transfer all the parts from one car to the new shell.

are the shells the same? both cars have the same number of doors?

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #9 on:** March 05, 2010, 09:01:33 AM »

Most importantly, will you want to paint your new shell before installing everything? There will NEVER be an easier time to make it the color you want.

And yes stripping and swapping shells is a bitch. You'll discover this when you remove the dash and attempt to disassemble the hvac system.

spoolordie · « **Reply #10 on:** March 05, 2010, 10:12:03 AM »

luckly the car were swapping is a drift car for basically the track we dont need hvac lol or windsheild wipers or anything to do with comfort

skyphix · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2010, 12:52:39 PM »

Also risking causing shorts, missing grounds, missing fuses, and generally causing chaos.

peter32892 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 05, 2010, 02:35:44 PM »

No painting 4dr gc with. Its a 95 so no worry about inspection. All glass and strips is their. Just would be transfering my suspension, drivetrain and interior. Got a garage to use also if I plan to go this route.

RedRoof2 · « **Reply #13 on:** March 05, 2010, 09:38:23 PM »

Quote from: peter32892 on March 05, 2010, 02:35:44 PM

No painting 4dr gc with. Its a 95 so no worry about inspection. All glass and strips is their. Just would be transfering my suspension, drivetrain and interior. Got a garage to use also if I plan to go this route.

Then it seems you've answered your question fairly well. Post pics!

9925leggy · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2010, 01:11:22 AM »

Quote from: deadlydave on March 04, 2010, 09:28:56 PM

wow. It's not a one day thing, but 'how hard could it be?'

last words lol

goodluck tho you will deff learn alot about the way your car is built. i know ray (evil) did it before

peter32892 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 06, 2010, 06:38:36 AM »

just waiting on him to say if he will sell it to me or not, he said he would think it over.... but yeah here is a picture.

evilSTI · « **Reply #16 on:** March 06, 2010, 08:37:05 AM »

Thats an easy weekend job.

WRXer · « **Reply #17 on:** March 06, 2010, 10:37:57 AM »

o man, I love that body.

peter32892 · « **Reply #18 on:** March 06, 2010, 11:31:35 AM »

exactly it looks great.

bah I hope he agrees to my price.

gebby1029 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 06, 2010, 11:52:41 AM »

Quote from: WRXer on March 06, 2010, 10:37:57 AM

o man, I love that body.

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Part of me always wishes I picked up a 2.5RS and paid for a swap.

flutyr525 · « **Reply #20 on:** March 06, 2010, 08:04:09 PM »

Quote from: gebby1029 on March 06, 2010, 11:52:41 AM

Part of me always wishes I picked up a 2.5RS and paid for a swap.

i still to this day always think about it...one day

and pete that shell is amazing and so it that color. i genuinely hope it works out for you and can offer assistance to speed up the process

sgf00imp · « **Reply #21 on:** March 07, 2010, 02:15:39 PM »

love that color!

spoolordie · « **Reply #22 on:** March 07, 2010, 10:20:28 PM »

Doooo eeeit

cazwrx187 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 08, 2010, 01:32:59 AM »

sell me that front bumper

sgf00imp · « **Reply #24 on:** March 08, 2010, 02:46:38 AM »

^^^^^^itll take away from ur ultra sleeper look, lol

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