|
|
|
|
|
#1
10-05-2006, 11:11 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Need suggestions on straightening a w123 euro bumper.
I posted this on the Diesel forum :
So I took my bumper to get straightened this afternoon at lunch. They quoted me around $600. So. I went to Lowes and bought some 2x4 and C clamps and current have it all straightened in the clamps and said 2x4. It looks spot on straight (using the other side for comparison) Now do I leave this on for a few days or do I need to counter bend? Could I put the 2x4 supported bumper in between 2 brick and stand on it (weigh 250lb) with a stoud friend or two to help? Remeber this this is only sheet metal thick.
__________________
http://superturbodiesel.com/images/sig.04.10.jpg 1995 E420 Schwarz 1995 E300 Weiss #1987 300D Sturmmachine #1991 300D Nearly Perfect #1994 E320 Cabriolet #1995 E320 Touring #1985 300D Sedan OBK #42 
|
|
#2
10-06-2006, 11:00 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
do you know any good body shops?you will need some kind of extra bend over and beyond straight but it's going to be a guess without experience.
__________________
David S Poole European Performance Dallas, TX 4696880422 "Fortune favors the prepared mind" 1987 Mercedes Benz 420SEL 1988 Mercedes Benz 300TE (With new evaporator) 2000 Mercedes Benz C280 http://www.w108.org/gallery/albums/A...1159.thumb.jpg
|
|
#3
10-06-2006, 11:08 AM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Bending steel is not like bending wood. Once you have it back to shape you don't have to leave any clamps on it. But I do agree that you will have to bend it back a little past straight to get it to the correct straightness. Keep in mind that the strength of the bumper is now compromised because it was bent.
__________________
Doug 1987 300TD x 3 2005 E320CDI
|
|
#4
10-06-2006, 11:11 AM
|
||||
|
||||
$600? You're better off buying another Euro bumper. I passed on a $15 Euro rear W126 bumper for same reason, it was bent.
I know where some W123 Euro bumpers are at currently, but I bet shipping would just be insane.
__________________
I'm not a doctor, but I'll have a look.  '85 300SD 245k '87 300SDL 251k '90 300SEL 326k Six others from BMW, GM, and Ford. Liberty will not descend to a people; a people must raise themselves to liberty.[/IMG]
|
|
#5
10-06-2006, 04:00 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
Quote:
__________________
http://superturbodiesel.com/images/sig.04.10.jpg 1995 E420 Schwarz 1995 E300 Weiss #1987 300D Sturmmachine #1991 300D Nearly Perfect #1994 E320 Cabriolet #1995 E320 Touring #1985 300D Sedan OBK #42
|
|
#6
10-06-2006, 11:08 PM
|
||||
|
||||
|
it is heavier than body metal and a different alloy i think. it should be a little springy i suspect. i would think a little tricky to bend back.
hope it works for you. tom w
__________________
[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual. [SIGPIC]..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.
|
|
#7
10-12-2006, 05:48 AM
|
|||
|
|||
|
try an automotive chroming shop
When I was rear ended in my 73 280SEL. I wanted to keep the bumpers as I thought they would be somewhat hard to come by. A friend suggested an automotive chroming shop so I called one.
The guy told me that he's been in the business for more then 20 years and has never come across a bumper he could not straighten and quoted me around $250-300 to straighten it and then re chrome it. I eventually found a set for around $70 at the local pick and pull.
__________________
With best regards Al
|
 |
| Bookmarks |
|
|
Linear Mode
