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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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The previous owner had a collision in my car before I bought it. I was wondering if it's possible to straighten out the circled area and maybe the radiator support? The radiator support is probably a new one and welded on but it's still crooked, I can tell just by eyeing it and working on the radiator. The circled area is bent up in ripples and was never cared to repair. It's on both sides. Can that be fixed? I talked to a body guy and he said there is no way to fix it other than pounding it and then bondoing it. I thought I'd get a second opinion. I hope you guys know what I'm talking about.

thanks to teggman88 for the picture. bro, if you want me to, I'll pull it off.

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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I'm not a pro body guy, but from what I do know, I think the proper way would be to cut the whole part of the frame that's affected and replace it. I would only guess that because as you described it, sounded like the whole front end was squished back a little. I think a better picture might help figure it out.

First thing that came to mind, if it's not necessary to do it, then why bother? Besides the fact that it doesn't look good.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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Default Re: is there a way to fix this?

thats what frame machines and body hammers are for. thats a fairly easy fix.
or you can have them replace it but it looks pullable just from the pic
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