Front end fender bender. Now what?
#1
Front end fender bender. Now what?
My girl, for whatever dumb reason, rear ended a crossover and now my hood is f****d and front end is slightly pushed in to where the hood won’t latch closed. Even if I buy a new one it won’t line up. Not to be over dramatic but is this any easy fix? Some help please.
You can see that it’s slightly pushed in here.
You can see that it’s slightly pushed in here.
#3
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Re: Front end fender bender. Now what?
Can even see if a shop would do it. It cost my buddy $200 and he hit his Neon so hard it pushed the radiator support through the serpentine belt. They were able to get it fairly straight in the end and the car was only dropped off for 2 hours.
#4
Re: Front end fender bender. Now what?
Ok, koo. I can pick up a hood on CL or at a JY but straightening out the latch area so it can close was my concern. Now if only I could straighten her out. 🙄
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#9
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Re: Front end fender bender. Now what?
A large slide hammer will fix this...it really isn't that bad.
Come-alongs, ratchet straps, and rope/tree method will work but these methods lack control and could pull it out too far. A large slide hammer will give you a little more control on how much pull you get. However, if a slide isn't available, id choose the come-along/ratchet strap would be first.
As far as a hood and bumper cover...just replace...get an OEM out of a pick-em yard...most aftermarkets suck and don't fit well.
Come-alongs, ratchet straps, and rope/tree method will work but these methods lack control and could pull it out too far. A large slide hammer will give you a little more control on how much pull you get. However, if a slide isn't available, id choose the come-along/ratchet strap would be first.
As far as a hood and bumper cover...just replace...get an OEM out of a pick-em yard...most aftermarkets suck and don't fit well.
Last edited by punk0mi; 10-11-2018 at 09:43 AM.
#12
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Re: Front end fender bender. Now what?
Did you ever succeed in fixing this? Seems like ratchet strap and tree would be the best idea. If you did fix it, what idea did you go with?
#14
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Re: Front end fender bender. Now what?
Just be careful. One of my friends tried to use a come along tool while trying to guide a tree that they were cutting down. It snapped and flung the end piece right through the back window of his truck next to his head. No injuries, but I'm sure it was close.
Also, make sure everything is bolted up. My buddy who did his Neon forgot to put some bumper support bolts back in and they couldn't line up anymore.
Also, make sure everything is bolted up. My buddy who did his Neon forgot to put some bumper support bolts back in and they couldn't line up anymore.
#15
Re: Front end fender bender. Now what?
My friend bought two different ones, I’m gonna opt for the stronger of the two for that reason. Thanks for the tip on everything being bolted up first. And safety advice is much appreciated.
#18
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Re: Front end fender bender. Now what?
A large slide hammer will fix this...it really isn't that bad.
Come-alongs, ratchet straps, and rope/tree method will work but these methods lack control and could pull it out too far. A large slide hammer will give you a little more control on how much pull you get. However, if a slide isn't available, id choose the come-along/ratchet strap would be first.
As far as a hood and bumper cover...just replace...get an OEM out of a pick-em yard...most aftermarkets suck and don't fit well.
Come-alongs, ratchet straps, and rope/tree method will work but these methods lack control and could pull it out too far. A large slide hammer will give you a little more control on how much pull you get. However, if a slide isn't available, id choose the come-along/ratchet strap would be first.
As far as a hood and bumper cover...just replace...get an OEM out of a pick-em yard...most aftermarkets suck and don't fit well.
#20
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Re: Front end fender bender. Now what?
This is true...
I started a new project (EG SI) a few months ago after being out of this game for almost 15 years. Finding OEM body and other parts is hard. So, what I ended up doing is just buying a whole other car just for parts. Paid $500 for a 94' DX auto Coupe that runs and drives (well, it has a bad head gasket). So for that $500 i got:
I started a new project (EG SI) a few months ago after being out of this game for almost 15 years. Finding OEM body and other parts is hard. So, what I ended up doing is just buying a whole other car just for parts. Paid $500 for a 94' DX auto Coupe that runs and drives (well, it has a bad head gasket). So for that $500 i got:
- Factory hood
- Factory fenders
- Factory doors
- Factory bumper covers
- Windshield
- Spare dash
- and a plethora of other misc. crap I may or may not need down the road.
#25
Re: Front end fender bender. Now what?
Sorry for not taking pics of the process. I left my phone inside but I at least got it to close. My buddy couldn’t make it so I went at it alone. Wrapped one end to a fire hydrant and the other the damaged area. Was pushed in farther than it looked. By the looks of the hood, I can pull it further then do the same to the latch, but for now it’s good.......for now.