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Tomguy · #31 03-14-2006, 11:24 PM

Welp, I'm bidding on some lights. Hopefully I can straighten the bumpers out enough to drive it without it looking TOO bad. I know it won't look good, but as long as it's not horrible... I'll deal.

#32 03-14-2006, 11:28 PM

Where did this happen?

Tomguy · #33 03-14-2006, 11:49 PM

Paul - Newton Road, not even 2 miles from my house. Somewhere around 41°27'18.30" N, 75°42'55.46" W if you have Google Earth. That's where it started.

pxland · #34 03-15-2006, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tomguy

Hopefully I can straighten the bumpers out enough to drive it without it looking TOO bad.

If it helps, how about this. I have a new rear bumper for mine to replace the current one, see attached. The bumper is not great but the overriders are. Would it help if I donated these to the cause? How much would it cost to ship a bumper to 41°27'18.30" N, 75°42'55.46" anyhow?

Tomguy · #35 03-20-2006, 02:00 AM

Yikes! A hood latch is $125. Anyone have (or know where I can find) a used one?

meltedpanda · #36 03-20-2006, 11:11 AM

will the one off my w114 73 280 parts car work? Let me know

Tomguy · #37 03-20-2006, 12:14 PM

Looks to be the same part.

Mike D · #38 03-20-2006, 12:30 PM

AHA! Now it makes sense! TRUNK latch. I was wondering how a rear-end collision ruined your hood latch.

Mike D · #39 03-20-2006, 12:36 PM

I guess I should look at the picture before I post. That is indeed a hood latch. Now I am back to wondering how a rear-ender broke the hood/bonnet latch? Inquiring minds want to know.

Tomguy · #40 03-20-2006, 12:40 PM

Mike: Both ends of my car got it. The first pic shows the frontend damage.

meltedpanda · #41 03-20-2006, 02:00 PM

I will pull it off tonight or in next day or so and give it a look, I will post back picture or verify part #

Tristar1959 · #42 03-20-2006, 04:11 PM

Tom,
A guy in Tidewater Virginia offered you 108 bumpers, as well as a front subassembly, if needed; quite a while ago, but apparently you never answered.
PM me if you're still looking.
Stan

meltedpanda · #43 03-20-2006, 07:22 PM

here it is, It looks like it may have had a bang up in its day but it is fully functional, there is a small hairline crack in the base, but the screws fully support it. you can have it for shipping, I figure $4.25-$5
Just PM me if interested