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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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My frame is bent....options.

The car was wrecked a year ago (1987 iroc-z). A collision with the front right pushing everything up and in like 6 inches. I sent it to a body shop were they cut me a deal at $400 if i picked up the parts....well i did that and it still dosn't look right. So i have the option of 1. getting it fixed at a bodyshop that knows something. 2. working the fenders to only look straight. or 3. I found a guy who is selling just the body and frame of his old z28 (1989). No motor or tranny for $150. I am almost tempted to invest in the third option. Also the tranny in my car is shot too so i will have to pull it anyway.

Help.....Thank you,
Devin Lalonde
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:27 PM
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Re: My frame is bent....options.

Id go for the new body

A unibody will never be as strong after a repair, plus it would be easier to swap the stuff chassis to chassis rather than go thru the trouble of pulling it to fix the frame correctly
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Re: My frame is bent....options.

For sure option #3, you can`t go wrong.
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For sure option #3, you can`t go wrong.

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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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Re: My frame is bent....options.

Option #3
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 12:50 AM
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Re: My frame is bent....options.

Originally Posted by AmorgetRS
Option #3
as long as the other body is good though make sure u check it over well
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