Frame advice please
07-06-2013, 11:16 PM
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Frame advice please
Ok I am really wanting to paint my 95 civic coupe. The problem is I need body work bad. So me wanting to do it myself since it is my project got to business. There was a lot I replaced including my hood. But then I noticed my new hood didn't latch. Then I noticed my headlights were kinda pointing inward. I knew the original fender was dented and the hood. The I put two and two together and I realized my frame was pushed inward about an inch or so. I just really want to straighten that out so I can get this thing painted. Any suggestions?
Oh one more thing I bought the car like this and I am pretty sure it was wrecked. I will add pictures ASAP.
Oh one more thing I bought the car like this and I am pretty sure it was wrecked. I will add pictures ASAP.
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Re: Frame advice please
If the frame is pushed forward, yes, the car was wrecked.
You have three options.
1 - Take it to a body shop and have them do the hard work for you.
2 - Attack it with a large sledge and hope you can get it straight.
3 - Pull off everything (hood, fenders, bumper) and look for what's damaged. Buy replacement parts. Fix it properly, fix it yourself.
Option 1 will be the most expensive, but you'll know it was done right and is safe. Option 2 is cheap, but stupid, and won't fix your problem. Option 3 is cheaper than option 1, but much more labor intensive, and you'll need a good welding machine. Take your pick.
You have three options.
1 - Take it to a body shop and have them do the hard work for you.
2 - Attack it with a large sledge and hope you can get it straight.
3 - Pull off everything (hood, fenders, bumper) and look for what's damaged. Buy replacement parts. Fix it properly, fix it yourself.
Option 1 will be the most expensive, but you'll know it was done right and is safe. Option 2 is cheap, but stupid, and won't fix your problem. Option 3 is cheaper than option 1, but much more labor intensive, and you'll need a good welding machine. Take your pick.
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Re: Frame advice please
I will get some up tomorrow. I have been working all week. But I am about postive it's only the radiator support. I will let you guys decide too.
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