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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 05:21 PM
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can this be fix and how much you think it would cost?







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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Ouch....Yeah I think it can be fixed. But its going to cost alot..
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 05:34 PM
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agreed I'm about to fix my lower rear quarter pannel and it was just a dent half the size and its ganna cost me 350
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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i got an estimate and they said 1500
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 06:39 PM
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Did the body shop say how they were going to fix this? Are they replacing parts, or are they doing a cut job...with some sheet metal molding, etc?

Either way, I think 1500 is about right...If this includes work, paint, most of the time, we see only the small dents-and not necessarily the work that goes into it. You're most likely paying more for the labor? Wish you luck with that, let us know how it turns out.
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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freaking quater panals... it can be fixed. its just a pretty pennys worth.
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by lilSCsteve
Did the body shop say how they were going to fix this? Are they replacing parts, or are they doing a cut job...with some sheet metal molding, etc?

Either way, I think 1500 is about right...If this includes work, paint, most of the time, we see only the small dents-and not necessarily the work that goes into it. You're most likely paying more for the labor? Wish you luck with that, let us know how it turns out.
your absolutely correct it includes all of those but i really just need it to be pulled out so it even up with the car.

do anyone think i should fix this for that amount of money?? that cost more then my car.

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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 12:22 PM
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- parts 385.68
- body labor 495.00
- paint labor 328.50
- paint supplies 219.00
- sublet/Misc. 10.00

GRAND TOTAL $1567.17
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 01:51 PM
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don't fix it... you could purchase a new SC with that amount of money...
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Old Sep 20, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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yup thats price sounds about right
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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sell this sc, then buy another one
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Old Sep 21, 2008 | 11:42 PM
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I think you should give it a shot your self.

Take apart the interior pieces(carpet moldings) of the trunk and you'll see how easily you can access that quarter panel. you might be able to pop it back out with a hammer. Youtube some body working videos. I did something like this with my old huge 88 suburban, while off roading I slid side ways into a tree. I hammered it out filled it, sanded, and painted you couldn't tell.

Theres a vertical bracket holding the bumper to the body if you take off the 3 bolts your rear bumper might go back to it's original shape. if not work it with back with a heat gun. My car got hit in a parking lot and I popped out my front bumper like that you couldn't tell. Only my paint didn't flake.

Do it your self you'll feel like more of a badass knowing you did it!

I'm installing a body kit I can send you pictures if you want to understand better, my car is completely taken apart.
Good Luck!
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Old Sep 22, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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thanks alot
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