R.I.P. my 2006 Pathy
Posted: Mon Jan 03, 2022 8:20 pm
There are times when the Car Gods speak and say it's time to say goodbye to a beloved ride! About a month ago, my 2006 Pathy LE tagged a buck on the right corner. While the insurance company totalled it, I decided to keep it and the $2220 they gave me an fix it myself.
I found a good fender in the salvage yard painted the same color, along with the radiator core support it needs; I already had the headlamp waiting to go on. I order a new, pre-painted, bumper cover from Ebay and it showed up looking really good! I also got a new fog lamp and assorted clips, the inner fender liner, etc. I also picked up a new coolant reservoir because that broke as well. In fact, I got everything I need to start tearing it apart and fixing it. But, as fate would have it, she took another blow! During this snow storm, a large pine tree in my yard broke and fell across the roof! My 2003 Frontier would have been parked right next to it and taken a hit if I had not moved it under the car part, although the tree did tag the tailgate and did some minor damage. I don't think I'll be fixing her now!
I found a good fender in the salvage yard painted the same color, along with the radiator core support it needs; I already had the headlamp waiting to go on. I order a new, pre-painted, bumper cover from Ebay and it showed up looking really good! I also got a new fog lamp and assorted clips, the inner fender liner, etc. I also picked up a new coolant reservoir because that broke as well. In fact, I got everything I need to start tearing it apart and fixing it. But, as fate would have it, she took another blow! During this snow storm, a large pine tree in my yard broke and fell across the roof! My 2003 Frontier would have been parked right next to it and taken a hit if I had not moved it under the car part, although the tree did tag the tailgate and did some minor damage. I don't think I'll be fixing her now!
