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Re: Aero/SPG 900 - advice on buying a 'bumped' one? Posted by Walt [Email] ![]() ![]() In Reply to: Aero/SPG 900 - advice on buying a 'bumped' one?, JohnC, Wed, 29 Jan 2003 08:09:20 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
If you're lucky, the damaged parts took all of the impact, leaving the body structure undamaged. Carefully check the inside of the front fenders (the top 'frame' rails). Look for any bending or cracked paint. They're likely to be slightly bent at the very front where the radiator support bolts on, but that's easily straightened. If possible, remove the front bumper and inspect where the radiator support bolts to the body at the bottom. Damage there could be trouble. Also check to see if doors open and close properly, and gaps between door and body aren't too eneven. If the car took the impact 'straight on' and not at an angle, you'll be better off. If it took an angled impact, consider having a 4 wheel alignment check done. That could reveal whether the car was 'tweaked', or if the car is still 'square'.
I recently paid $700 for an ex-airflow T car(missing bumpers), which had previous front end damage, after replacing the rad support ($11 from the U-pull-it!!), I think I'm OK...
Walt
'88 SPG
'88 base
'89 TAirflow
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