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Old 08-20-2019 | 09:26 PM
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This vid is from earlier this year, but I didn't see it show up on the forum so I thought I'd share it. I haven't seen a video where he finished the work on the 996.

Old 08-20-2019 | 09:40 PM
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I saw this. Apparently nobody told him rollers can be had for cheap. It would have to be a pretty special 996 to be worth repairing frame damage.
Old 08-21-2019 | 10:59 AM
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It looks like he does some good work for a really young guy... I can't believe that he did all that in shorts and a T-shirt, no gloves etc.! that's just crazy! If I tried that, my garage would look like a butcher shop... I was just waiting for him to slip with that angle grinder...

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Old 08-21-2019 | 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by strathconaman
I saw this. Apparently nobody told him rollers can be had for cheap. It would have to be a pretty special 996 to be worth repairing frame damage.
I am guessing he has the luxury of working on whatever he wants given the shop and youtube channel. A lot of these guys rebuild cars that just shouldn't be but when you can DIY and you are getting paid for it then it makes sense.
Old 08-21-2019 | 02:24 PM
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I'd like to know what the repair cost was?
Old 08-21-2019 | 02:52 PM
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The headlights are from a mk1 996. Am I missing something? That is not a 2003?
Old 08-21-2019 | 03:59 PM
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If you have more time than money and you know how to to do this then it's worth fixing. BUT if you really want to see how proper collision repair is done, check out Artur Tussik's Youtube channel. vTune just cuts and replaces most of their panels. Arthur repairs panels that you would think it's far too gone.
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He needs to be sponsored by Valtrex or Abreva
Old 08-22-2019 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Imo000
If you have more time than money and you know how to to do this then it's worth fixing. BUT if you really want to see how proper collision repair is done, check out Artur Tussik's Youtube channel. vTune just cuts and replaces most of their panels. Arthur repairs panels that you would think it's far too gone.
Think i've seen him before, is he the one that does the time lapse? - If so brilliant work

Definitely don't agree with this guy (vtuned) working in shorts and thongs - grossly negligent!! Haha get some PPE buddy!!
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