rear body damage

[Verdi]

So... how much do I have to love this car to make it worth fixing this?






I'm assuming a body shop would be way too expensive, if they would even bother. Should I try to do it all myself? Should I get them to straighten out the major stuff and then take it from there? Should I just part it?

[Rdreas]

So you would have to love this thING a ton. Probably not something you you could tackle at home because if I had to guess it has frame damage. Best bet may be a part out. With the work to straighten the frame put a new quarter tail section and trunk on it and then paint it I would guess you are looking at 2500+. Was it hit or did a tree or something fall on it?

[Verdi]

A tree fell on it. 2.5k sounds low, actually. I'd likely spend that much buying another car.

After I got it out from under the tree I hooked a chain between the tree and the rear and pulled out the dent a bit, then I stuck a jack in the trunk and got some more. I think I could do more, but I don't assume the expertise to know if I've got the frame straight enough for ride and safety.

[Mr. Tasty]

cut and weld/graft is pretty much your only option.

[nighthawk]

What have you done to piss of God??? lol. Seriously though that sucks. I love late model verts. Hope you could figure something out man

[Verdi]

I rigged up a come-along around a tree (and hoped it won't fall down) then I used a jack on the inside.
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I pounded on the panel inside and out.
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Re-attached the wiring to the light
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Not exactly my style, but hopefully it will get me to the body shop.
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