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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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I have a show car. A recent rain hydroplane caused front end damage. Have purchased a new hood; now "opening up" the front. The area around a headlight is bent appreciably, as is the riser for the rad/condensor support. I thought that I would replace the top bar, but I find that the top bar has several weld at the ends. Similarly the frame around (and for) the headlight support is also either a part of the uni-body or has welds.
Question: is this front end sold as a single piece or can I purchase separate sections? I have some good weld opening bits to make holes, but if I do that are the overlapping pieces somewhat easily chiseled apart?
Or: Could I could I cut out the damaged sections and drill out for bolt joining or rewelded? (This would mean that any new section would be about 1/8" out of line from what was.)
If I seek such parts from the junkers, could I buy in parts or be forced to take a large front section? Any advice will be appreciated.
 
Old Aug 23, 2013 | 05:36 PM
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you can replace the whole radiator support... if i knew the year of your car i would post a link to one
 
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