After we shared the third episode, it is time to take a look to the latest updated in our Hyundai Veloster N rebuild project, and looks like we are closer than ever…
Front End Fitment
With the car back from the frame shop and parts arriving on a weekly basis I was able to start assembling the front end of the car. First order of business was replacing the OEM Hood and fenders with… Newer OEM hood and fenders that I was able to get already painted the factory white color. The fenders proved easy enough with once one side needing a little welding since spot welds cracked during the accident. The hood on the other hand proved to be another challenge as it would not align to the fender and hood. I instead needed to modify and bend the factory hood hinges so i could align the hood to be centered.
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To paint, or Not to Paint
The Veloster N has a very unique bumper so i had to get a new one from the dealer. Since this would be the only part that would require paint i shopped around to see if a wrap was cheaper. To my dismay they were both close to the same with a wrap being $375 and to have it painted was $400 (US-Dollar). Surprised at the price to paint just one bumper, i took the liberty to uncover my paint equipment and painted the car myself. The reason i wanted to have it done was because painting a car or car parts is labor intensive and a lot of work but at the cost of $400 i’m better off doing it myself. I picked up about half gallon of paint, materials, the cost was about $160. I scuffed the bumper and spayed the primer the night before then painted the bumper the next day. The final coat came out well, despite a few issues here and there with DIY paint jobs. The win came in the day when the paint blended well with the OEM parts.
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Getting the final pieces
We are getting close to the end of the rebuild, now all that is left is getting or making the final parts. With the bumper available i can mock up the front end and finish the core support and build the front crash bar. Thats the goal for the next episode. Stay tuned!
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