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Topic subjectbodyshop guys
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32751, bodyshop guys
Posted by Chamuko, Apr-23-08 07:27 AM
how much does it run to replace a front clip? not or our cars... for say an 04 chevy aveo? ( blasphemy I know).

is it worth it? is it safe?

32752, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by Fallen4ng31, Apr-23-08 07:47 AM
Wouldn't it be less hassle to drop that tin can and ride a lawn mower? I mean, you'd probably get wherever you were going faster that way. Plus you could make money on the side too.

*edited for spelling
32762, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by totaleclipse_05, Apr-23-08 12:58 PM
It's probably not even worth the money to change the front clip on one of those. It's a long process that takes a lot of measuring and skill to do a good job. For how safe it will be, it all depends on the shop that does the job. If they do it good or not.
32763, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by eclipse982nrRST, Apr-23-08 12:59 PM
Originally posted by totaleclipse_05
It's probably not even worth the money to change the front clip on one of those. It's a long process that takes a lot of measuring and skill to do a good job. For how safe it will be, it all depends on the shop that does the job. If they do it good or not.


+1.

Sell that shit box. I have to replace the valves in those heads like once a week on customers cars, because the motors misfires because the fuckers cant even seat right.

They are fucking junk.
32770, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by Star Turbo Talon, Apr-23-08 04:01 PM
If the front clip needs to be changed then you looking at a totaled and rebuilt title. You will need a shop that has a rebuilder's license and you will pay additional just for that reason. Not worth it. If it was an antique where the whole front end actually bolts up then it would be a different story.
32775, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by Chamuko, Apr-23-08 07:16 PM
meh, it was way worse in person.

ended up picking up a PT cruiser with a head gasket problem
32776, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by Fallen4ng31, Apr-24-08 01:57 AM
Originally posted by Chamuko
ended up picking up a PT cruiser


Did you take a blow to the head recently?

32784, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by EclipseSix, Apr-24-08 03:38 PM
hahaha excellent use of that video.... fuckin classic.
32785, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by Chamuko, Apr-24-08 04:34 PM
No, its not that bad. Got it for 1/3 of the blue book. The mirage and eclipse isnt cutting it for the baby and woman.

32786, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by ez, Apr-24-08 05:30 PM
Originally posted by Fallen4ng31
Originally posted by Chamuko ended up picking up a PT cruiser
Did you take a blow to the head recently?


good gawd that video! I had flashbacks to junior high in redlands!


Originally posted by Chamuko
No, its not that bad. Got it for 1/3 of the blue book. The mirage and eclipse isnt cutting it for the baby and woman.


good gawd Ivan is a daddy!
32791, RE: bodyshop guys
Posted by Chamuko, Apr-25-08 07:44 AM
yup Im a dad... scary stuff but its kind of great. ( scary being this economy).

baby samantha