2002 Yellow GT with body damage, is it worth it?
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I found this 2002 GT with semi-supercharged V8 and 121,000 miles; that has body damage. The seller told me it hit a fire hydrant, and the frame was repaired. It is now only cosmetic damage. It was listed for $4000, but i talked him down to $3000. How much would it cost to have the body damage either corrected or replaced? Im wondering if its worthwhile to invest in.
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There's a dude selling an '02 Saleen in California for $3799, says developed a rod knock...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Ford...66352320053636 |
That quarter panel won't be cheap. I had one done back in about 2012, total bill was near $3600. Replaced quarter panel, blend adjacent panels.... Looks like that car will need a door too. And depending on the condition of the rest of the paint they probably will not be able to colormatch the new stuff so now that makes it a complete respray. Done right, $5,000 easy. And I think that's being a bit conservative. Take it to a body shop and get an estimate is really my best advice here.
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Well, for $5000 you can get that Saleen, and spend the other 1200 on another V8
motor, and you got yourself a nice rust free from CA stang... Wish I had it, AND a garage top put it in... Guy said he'd ship it to me... Yeah, right... Would cost as much as the car... |
What kind of frame damage are we talking about here? I'd get that thing on a lift before I shelled out a nickle for it.
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Luckily that quarter panel isn't part of the roof or C pillar. But they weld those on. Door skin would need replace, not the whole door.
Might take pics to body shop get a really ROUGH estimate on their thoughts. Keep in mind, below the rear quarter panels are additional body support pieces....stuff adds up! |
I don't see where that hit would have caused any frame damage. I think the door could be straightened, but it needs the front half of the quarter replaced.
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