Man fixes Rolls-Royce Ghost with parts of Chevy Suburban
- This YouTuber wanted to fix a totaled Rolls-Royce Ghost
- But to save money, he used parts from a 2003 Chevy Suburban
- It took some amending to make work, but it came along nicely
Published on Nov 15, 2024 at 8:52 PM (UTC+4)
by Ben Thompson
Last updated on Nov 18, 2024 at 10:04 AM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
This YouTuber rebuilt a totaled Rolls-Royce Ghost using parts from a 2003 Chevy Suburban.
YouTube channel Fix206 has fixed up a Ghost before, so this was not his first time at the rodeo.
His friend asked for his help and he couldn’t turn it down.
Even though the Ghost was in pretty sorry shape, the end result would be spectacular.
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What sort of condition was this Rolls-Royce Ghost in?
The side door has been busted up pretty badly, so the YouTuber switched it out for a 2003 Chevy Suburban replacement.
This was definitely the cheaper option as a whole new door would have cost between $5,000 and $6,000.
It wasn’t an immediate fit straight away, as he needed to smooth out the skin to fit the Ghost.
The quarter panel also needed some reshaping as it’d been damaged in the accident.
Some parts needed to be sourced from elsewhere, such as a $6,400 used hood and a $3,000 new fender.
He opted not to replace the bumper and instead employ some professional plastic repair work.
Doing so saved him a lot of money that would have otherwise gone on buying a new one, which would have cost around $3,000.
A tram gauge was used to pull the front end of the vehicle back into shape.
It’s not an easy job getting a wrecked car back into fighting form, but somebody’s got to do it.
Just take a look at this Mercedes AMG GT which had been wrecked horrifically before being turned into a Black Series regular.
How did the car turn out in the end?
The final touches on the car were installing a new power steering cooler and some radiator support.
To ensure that these parts were precisely aligned, laser measurements were used.
Explaining the process, he said: “If I split the car with a laser beam right down the middle, I can use all of the dimensions of the good side and transfer them onto our damaged side.”
Lasers have a multitude of uses these days.
In Utah, they’re being used to cut down on road accidents.
Meanwhile, in China, they’re being used to prevent drivers falling asleep on the highway.
As it currently stands, the car is a finished job yet, but it’s well on its way.
To see the progress of this Ghost-Suburban hybrid, head over to Fix206‘s YouTube channel.
