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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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From: EC, WI
Car: 1988 IROC
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700 R4
Axle/Gears: 2.77
Crashed IROC

I missed a 90 degree turn and hit an Escalade. I am pretty sure it is junk because of the radiator support and the shock tower is pushed with the master cylinder pointing in about an inch. Could a body shop fix just that problem (the shock tower) and be fine or should I start selling parts? I had a lot of sweat equity in the car and it was nicely optioned with the 350, bose, tops, disc rear, the price to get one just like it has gone up dramtically.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 03:02 PM
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gone for good my friend. Its not worth it to try and fix it. Part it or swap parts to another car.

Good luck to ya.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:34 PM
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From: Springfield, Oregon
Car: 85 Z28, 88 GTA, 68 Cutlass S
Engine: 305TPI X2 ;), Chevy 250
Transmission: T5, 700R4, powerslide >:(
Axle/Gears: posi, and posi w/discs :D.
wow, that really sucks man.
id say part it. if its as bad as you describe, it isnt going to make a come back.
if you do part it, let me know, i need alooooot of parts.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 06:57 PM
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From: Toronto CANADA - GM Parts Rep.
Car: 1987 Iroc Z28
Engine: The KING of the 3rd gen TPI's.
Transmission: Beefed up T5
Axle/Gears: Aussie 3.45's
Oh shyt too bad!

I'm pretty sure 90% of the body shops out there won't even try to repair that (frame damage for sure).

And if you find one that will, can you trust their work? And how much is it gonna cost you in your time, trouble, and $$?

I had a '91 GTA that I picked up for $700 with front end damage (hit a pole). After going through the trouble of repairing it, it never drove the same. If I could do it all again, I'd simply part it out.
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Old Aug 4, 2006 | 08:52 PM
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Car: 92 Camaro RS, 72 Camaro SS
Engine: 305TBI, til it pukes
Transmission: Auto
Get out the tools and start strippin. Bummer
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