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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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Found a wrecked sc400 in my neighborhood. Its the color ive always wanted but it has these body problems.

How bad do you think it is? Im not worried about parts since i have my dd but id like to make this my dd.

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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 03:53 PM
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i dont know thats pretty bad, im not a autobody guy though.. how much is it? if it was like 300ish id do it
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 04:38 PM
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looks like an easy fix just see if thiers frame damage and if no ill have some oem fenders for sale next week
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 04:41 PM
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Thanks t70supra. Just make sure it isnt that passengers side fender from your black sc. LOL! If the guy contacts me ill find out for sure by looking under the hood.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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i say get it and fix it. doesnt look that bad to fix at all. a new hood fender and bumper and your good to go.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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^^^ I think it's more than that. The fender is pushed in pretty bad. The rad support may be screwed.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:11 PM
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o ok. if he is letting the car go for 600 or less then if i was you i would buy it and restore the car. but thats if you want to put the time and money into the car
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 06:13 PM
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I wouldn't be too worried about replacing panel parts. Its the rust you should be worried about. How long has the front end been open to rain and snow like that?
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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the front bumper support is bent to **** just by looking at it you can tell that whole left side is mashed up pretty good...
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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I did body work and still help run a shop part time when im not working... It doesnt look that bad at all.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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buy it cheap, part it out! or buy that cheap and buy another wreck (rear end damage) and start swapping parts.

From the pic, needs
fender, bumper, head lights, high beams, front bumper support and the support fame, radiator, hood.
Most of those can run up to 1000 total.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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That looks 90% cosmetic. Radiator supports and bumper supports/crash bars can be replaced easily. Take it and have it checked to be sure the frame is straight.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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Had similar damage to my car before, cost me $2000 for repairs including a frame pull. Hopefully its just cosmetics if so then go for it
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Was that with paint? I have my dd that I could use. The main thing I'm worried about is the frame and if there is any damage.
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Old Jan 25, 2011 | 09:00 PM
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Nope, paint only cost me $125 believe it or not and I bought my own bumper,hood, and fender. Mines had a busted radiator support and frame shifted a couple inches. Yeah the frame damage is where its gonna hit your pocket the most.
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