Quote:
Originally Posted by 97 SL320
Before you start cutting, rough pull out the bent parts as that will pull the reusable stuff back into position. Once you get to rough out status, sometimes making one cut ( say in the center of the rad support ) will let you pull the rest of the items out.
Cutting everything out as a first step makes it difficult to grab reusable stuff without damage.
|
I had thought of that already, but was going to cut out more than I will need from the donor car. I have done this several times before. My body guy will only use what he needs from the section I will cut out. I need to talk to him about straightening, as his machine may be able to do the rough and the fine straightening. I know for sure the core support will need to be replaced, but the frame horns may be able to be straightened and not be replaced.