Lveyolfe

I bought the car like this, the front bumper does not align with either fender nor the headlights. Which makes the hood look not aligned as well. A shop said I had some frame damage near the headlight. They estimated the cost to be around $2500. Can this just be a easy fix or do I have to drop a couple grand...

Behemoth7

Is the title clean? That looks like a salvage restoration... Your car was likely in a serious front end collision, and you could have extensive damage to suspension, frame, engine, etc. Honestly I would send that car to the junkyard... Once a car is in an accident like that, the likelihood it will ever be the same again is slim to none...

angus

iTrader: (4)

$2500 is a pretty sky high estimate.

If you just want the panels to align there are ways to shim and slot holes etc. I would say $500 would be a better estimate but you'll need to find a shop who can "fudge" things rather than fixing it "by the book"

angus

iTrader: (4)

The sides are the easiest to fix, the bumper actually bolts to the fender so I suspect maybe bolts missing or broken tabs, if the tabs are broken you can make new ones and glue them with the proper stuff.

Also, if that is a "jobber" bumper it could be the reason for poor fit, I got one but got very lucky and it fits.

takashi

I think the bumper is just fine, only the driver side seems a little off but looks to be an easy fix

Maybe try adjusting, and lowering the hood from the hinge, you should be good to go

Behemoth7

You guys are totally ignoring the bent frame and headlights that are obviously cheap aftermarket replacements...