is this fixable
10-28-2006, 02:36 AM
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is this fixable
http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/car/225262025.html
is that fixable, u think all it needs is new body panels or u think there is frame damage?
if its fixable i mite try and buy it, i can get frame work done for cheap ccuz my cuzin used to work at a auto body shop. and he can do the side panels and the hood and paint. if there is no engine damage
is that fixable, u think all it needs is new body panels or u think there is frame damage?
if its fixable i mite try and buy it, i can get frame work done for cheap ccuz my cuzin used to work at a auto body shop. and he can do the side panels and the hood and paint. if there is no engine damage
10-28-2006, 03:08 AM
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RE: is this fixable
I ts hard to tell the extent of the damage in the pics. I would guess there is radiator support damage with the fan through the radiator. Also the strut tower may be pushed back with how far the fender is overlaping the door. You need to look at the door openings and see how the doors fit and if the roof was buckled. The car will definately need some pulling on a frame machine and possibly the radiator support and frame rail replaced.
Go look at the car and figure out how much in parts you will spend to put it back together.
I paid $1200. for my stock 91 gt that was not wrecked but needed a lot of work. I would think a $1000. is too much for that car unless it is very clean.
Go look at the car and figure out how much in parts you will spend to put it back together.
I paid $1200. for my stock 91 gt that was not wrecked but needed a lot of work. I would think a $1000. is too much for that car unless it is very clean.
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10-28-2006, 03:44 AM
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RE: is this fixable
what is the downside of frame work? can it be fixed for under 1500 if there is no engine damage, i know it needs a new radiater and fan. where is a good place to look for new body panels and bumpers and crap. i am really thinken about geten this. what should i look for.
10-28-2006, 03:49 AM
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RE: is this fixable
if the frame is damaged i wouldnt even bother. with the frame work and all the body pieces and paint, you can just go out a buy a mustang thats not destroyed and drive it the same day you buy it
10-28-2006, 03:56 AM
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RE: is this fixable
You should look for creases or kinks in the frame rail and for damage to the radiator support. Look for the doors overlapping the rear quarter panals. Look for unequal gaps around door frame to the roor line. All this will help tell the extent of the damage.
If you are setting your limit at $1000. for the car and $1500. in parts walk away. You should be able to find a not wrecked car for $2500. that may need some tlc.
If you are setting your limit at $1000. for the car and $1500. in parts walk away. You should be able to find a not wrecked car for $2500. that may need some tlc.
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