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Topic: Is it real expensive to fix minor frame damage, got pics!
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JARED
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I wouldn't drive a mustang or any car for that matter which had a bent frame and was re-straightened. Any metal that has been bent out of its orignal shape and then re-bent back will not be strong. It might look good if its fixed but I wish the best to you if you ever happen to crash it again.
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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jay-vee
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frame rails can be straightened, with all of the structural integrity it had from the factory. if this could not be done safely insurance companies would not allow frames to be straightened, and they would total out every honda that got into an accident. frame rails on uni-body cars are designed to bend, twist, and crush to absorb the energy of an impact to keep the occupants of the vehicle safe in an accident. if it were not possible to safely repair these vehicles insurance companies would lose there asses totaling out every car with minor frame damage. auto body shops make money on repairs, but they have to guarantee that your car was repaired safely and within factory specs. any and all reputable body shops have several thousands of dollars invested in frame straightening, and measuring equipment this would all be a waste of money if cars with frame damage were not safely repairable.
Posts: 52 | From: san mateo | Registered: Apr 2003
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hidnn.o.s.
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Your frame ABSOLUTELY "CAN" be fixed to factory specs. To save money take off the WHOLE front clip (fenderS, hood, bumper cover and radiator). This will save you at least an hour of labor, probably 2. It will be less expensive than you think. Doesn't look that bad. I have had 5 cars taken to the local frame shop in Santa Rosa and none of them have been more than $400 tops. 3 of them were far worse than yours.
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JARED
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Never said it couldnt be done but it defnatley will not be as safe as it was, just letting you know the risks.
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jay-vee
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properly repaired a straightened rail would be just as safe as, and react just as a factory rail would.
Posts: 52 | From: san mateo | Registered: Apr 2003
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hidnn.o.s.
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Originally posted by jay-vee:
properly repaired a straightened rail would be just as safe as, and react just as a factory rail would.
Ditto
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SleeperVert50
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so if i take off the fenders, hood, bumper, and radiator it will save me alot of money. And I can get the frame fixed fairly cheap?
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Posts: 585 | From: Berkeley | Registered: Apr 2003
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JARED
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Originally posted by SleeperVert50:
so if i take off the fenders, hood, bumper, and radiator it will save me alot of money. And I can get the frame fixed fairly cheap?
You would save a lot money because it would be a lot less work for them to do.
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Originally posted by hidnn.o.s.:
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Originally posted by jay-vee:
properly repaired a straightened rail would be just as safe as, and react just as a factory rail would.
Ditto
We will just leave it at that theres no need to argue over the internet about it. ![[Embarrassed]](redface.gif)
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SleeperVert50
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can anyone suggest a good place to do frame work in oakland or richmond?
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