The fourth and final video has been released.
[UPDATE, 10 June 2010] The fourth part has been added to the above. Parts 3, 2 and 1 are embedded at the end of this article.
It’s not easy to repair a car after an accident. This is especially true for supercars that are jam-packed full of aluminum parts and other exotic materials. You can’t just go to your local auto parts shop and get new gear. And, while you may find replacement parts, they are always very expensive. We were shocked to learn that the Russian auto repair guru Arthur Tussik was on a mission: to restore a badly damaged Lamborghini Gallardo.
Arthur Tussik’s Got Game
Although we’ve seen Tussik work before, it’s clear that this is his most ambitious project to date. The repair is so ambitious, it will require at least three videos to complete. This video is the first. It appears that the supercar was thrown into a ditch at an extremely high speed. This caused severe damage to the car’s right rear and most of its interior. Tussik can now set up his frame equipment to get to work because the Gallardo’s bones were made of aluminum, not carbon fiber.
As any car enthusiast will tell you, working with aluminum can be difficult. Tussik also mentions that he doesn’t have any blueprints or other documents. It all boils down to his experience. First, disassemble the car so that the engine can be removed. Then the car is returned to Tussik’s shop for repair and frame straightening. Aluminum doesn’t have as many properties as steel so it is important to take care when pulling or cutting any damaged sections. Tussik had to make a new piece after one of the support members snapped under the stress of the frame machine. Tussik also needs the assistance of an aluminum welding professional to ensure that everything is properly stitched together.
This video will be fascinating to anyone with any interest in engineering. Tussik uses hydraulic pullers, hammers, and even a hand-actuatedram to get the Lambo’s rear frame in shape. It looks like the Gallardo might still have hope after the end of the video.
We are eager to see the second part of this supercar story.