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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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First crash, how to repair?

Hi,
Long story short, I was going over a bridge a few days ago when I hit a patch of ice. Started to spin at around 45mph, so my best guess would be I hit the oncoming guard rail at around 10-15mph? I don't know. This is the first time I've crashed since I got my license 2 years ago.

Driver's side bumper is destroyed, and the fender on that side's got a huge dent in the front of it. Pictures should be attached. I don't post very often, but I've found threads on this site to be very helpful. So sorry if this is in the wrong section.

Question: I'm going to need a new front bumper, and probably a fender. So what years are compatible with my '82, and should I try and find a remanufactered one online, or go to the local firebird graveyard and try and scrounge one up there?

Thanks for any help you guys can give me!
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Old Nov 24, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Re: First crash, how to repair?

Bummer, but glad you're okay.

Hard to tell from the pics but maybe you can have the fender repaired. As far as the bumper cover, a 1982-1984 will work, as long as it has not been drilled for gfx.

The missing or damaged bumper piece will have to be replaced. Not sure if later model 3rd gens were different, but I am sure others will have the answer.

Hope this helps.
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