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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 10:00 AM
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Rad support is a little larger and most repairs shouldn't include a come along.

Pictures would probably be good. You could list it in the for sale area, you could part it yourself or you could look into fixing and keep it.
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 03:48 PM
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First off, where are you located?

Second, you could have the body shop just pull the radiator support out for you and do the rest yourself. I know in my area you could get hood, headlights, and corner lenses for under $300.

As stated, pictures would help us tell you whether or not to give it a go.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 11:09 AM
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I'd use the come along and a tree... just do it slow. i've done it and it work great! best of luck with the repair.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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uh oh, that could take a while. I'm trying to figure out how to create a web page and post pictures to it. Hopefully I'll get some posted soon...
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by laff66
I'm trying to figure out how to create a web page and post pictures to it. Hopefully I'll get some posted soon...
its free and easy

www.photobucket.com

it will host all your pics
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Old Apr 18, 2006 | 01:16 PM
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E-mail me, I have unused webspace id be glad to lend over to you and can set you up in under 30 seconds after you send me the pics.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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Thanks for the info and the offer. I got the photos uploaded to photobucket, I'll post them soon...
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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A little more info here:

http://www.bonnevilleclub.com/forum/...ic.php?t=52997
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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I'll take those smashed headlights off your hands.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:43 PM
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This car looks very "fixable" to me. As was stated before, use a come along attached to the cross-member, the other end to a tree, and just ratchet it out slowly. Then it looks like a new hood, headlights, grill, and corners. You were right about the bumper being barely harmed. If it were me, I'd fix it! You certainly have a wealth of knowledge here, at the least!

Good luck!
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