REBUILDING A WRECKED 2019 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE | PT3
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Check if your car was damaged with Car Vertical - 10% off here carvertical.com When i bought this wrecked 2019 aston martin vantage i didn't expect it to be an easy repair, but when i heard that the dashboard has to be taken out using a crane things got so much more difficult. In this video i start assembling the front end that i managed to swindle from an aston martin race team.
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REBUILDING A WRECKED 2019 ASTON MARTIN VANTAGE | PT3 continues the ambitious rebuild of a crashed 2019 Aston Martin Vantage. The host documents a challenging interior and dashboard removal, explaining that the passenger airbag has blown and the dashboard must be removed with an aluminium frame using a specialized crane, a procedure that tests his mechanical skills. He dedicates substantial attention to the exterior reconstruction, detailing the replacement of front-end components, including bonnet hinges, wings, and arch linings, and shows how he sourced a large part of the front-end package from an Aston Martin race team. The video highlights a meticulous approach to radiator and cooling system integration, including multiple radiators for engine, charge coolers, gearbox, and air conditioning, and the tricky vacuum filling required to avoid air locks. Throughout, he emphasizes the balance between cost control and performance upgrades, often choosing carbon fiber components from the race team to upgrade the look and weight distribution of the car, while acknowledging the high price of some parts. The host also explains practical checks like using CarVertical to assess vehicle history before purchase, underscoring the importance of informed buying decisions. He then showcases the upgraded front-end assembly, including a carbon fiber splitter, front bumper, headlights, and carbon skin vents, setting up a dramatic transformation as the car starts to resemble a complete vehicle again. The video closes with a teaser for the next episode, where the dashboard removal and reassembly will be tackled, and viewers are invited to subscribe for more progress on this highly anticipated keep-or-sell project.
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Questions answered
- What is the main mechanical challenge delaying the dashboard replacement in this Aston Martin Vantage rebuild?
- The main challenge is removing the full aluminium dashboard frame, which requires a special crane and significant disassembly, because the passenger airbag has blown and the dashboard aligns with critical electrical and cooling components.
- Why does the host discuss vacuum filling the cooling system, and what does it prevent?
- Vacuum filling is needed to prevent air locks in the long coolant lines that run from the front of the car to the back, ensuring proper cooling and avoiding air pockets that could cause overheating.
- What kind of parts upgrade strategy is shown during the front-end rebuild?
- The host sources carbon fiber components from Aston Martin race teams to upgrade the look and performance, including a carbon fiber front splitter, grill surround, and carbon wing inserts, balancing cost with performance and weight considerations.
- How does the host justify the large front-end investment in the rebuild?
- Despite high individual part costs, breaking down the parts into packages and upgrades shows the overall expenditure is manageable, and upgrading with race-team parts adds value and authenticity to the rebuild.