need some help
01-14-2008, 11:01 AM
#1
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need some help
im looking at mustangs and first stang i looked at i think had a bent frame
the radiator straps were not lined up, the support bar looked tweaked and both doors had major gaps between the front fenders.
other than that, this car was mint. brand new paint and gt40 drivetrain
what is the easiest and most re-assuring way to tell if one of these cars has a bent frame?
kinda kicking myself for not getting this car but my instincts said "BENT FRAME!!"
the radiator straps were not lined up, the support bar looked tweaked and both doors had major gaps between the front fenders.
other than that, this car was mint. brand new paint and gt40 drivetrain
what is the easiest and most re-assuring way to tell if one of these cars has a bent frame?
kinda kicking myself for not getting this car but my instincts said "BENT FRAME!!"
01-14-2008, 11:35 AM
#2
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RE: need some help
A few things to check:
Look at the radiator support for signs of it being replaced or kinks from it being bent. Look at the upper rails around the strut towers for kinks. Check around the dooropenings for an even gap, not just to the fender. Are the vin decals still on the body panals? Look behind the tires at the frame/uni body for kinks. Look at the bottom of the fire wall to frame rail for kinks. The same applies to the rear of the car.
Look at the radiator support for signs of it being replaced or kinks from it being bent. Look at the upper rails around the strut towers for kinks. Check around the dooropenings for an even gap, not just to the fender. Are the vin decals still on the body panals? Look behind the tires at the frame/uni body for kinks. Look at the bottom of the fire wall to frame rail for kinks. The same applies to the rear of the car.