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Old Dec 17, 2017 | 08:56 PM
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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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Old Dec 18, 2017 | 06:48 AM
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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.
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Old Dec 18, 2017 | 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by gsp4life
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.
Engine hoist is a good idea! Hopefully someone can lend me one for a weekend. I'll also try a bottle jack and 2x4 for the rest.

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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 11:40 AM
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You have a tow vehicle and trailer? Can usually find 2nd gens for under $1K in decent shape around here. Or even a drive able one for under $2K.
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Old Dec 19, 2017 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by se7enine
You have a tow vehicle and trailer? Can usually find 2nd gens for under $1K in decent shape around here. Or even a drive able one for under $2K.
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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