Is it worth it to fix this? (Body damage)
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Is it worth it to fix this? (Body damage)
Rolled it about a month ago at low speed. Looks mainly like body damage. I'm still looking for a donor body to swap all my parts into but can't find anything that's not a complete rust bucket.
Anyway I can source new fenders pretty cheap. New doors are easy to find. Front bumper can easily be replaced...
Which leaves me with the windshield. Is it feasible to try and hammer that area back out?
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Anyway I can source new fenders pretty cheap. New doors are easy to find. Front bumper can easily be replaced...
Which leaves me with the windshield. Is it feasible to try and hammer that area back out?
Here it is
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I've seen repair threads on similar levels of damage and the end results were pretty good. I got the feeling they've hammered a lot of bent sheet metal back to shape, though.
After you cut the windshield out, you might want to start the job pulling up the roof using an engine hoist.
After you cut the windshield out, you might want to start the job pulling up the roof using an engine hoist.
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I've seen repair threads on similar levels of damage and the end results were pretty good. I got the feeling they've hammered a lot of bent sheet metal back to shape, though.
After you cut the windshield out, you might want to start the job pulling up the roof using an engine hoist.
After you cut the windshield out, you might want to start the job pulling up the roof using an engine hoist.
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I might get lucky if I wait around and keep checking the for sale listings. But where I am I doubt it. Found one for $400, no engine or wheels. Seemed to good to be true. Even went out and got quotes for a truck and trailer to rent. Owner finally showed me pics of the other side and it had been t boned and rolled lol Worse shape than mine.
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