Hi,
My beautiful 300CD recently took a tap to the front. Im so sad.

Im looking at replacing:

front core radiator support
radiator
engine driven fan and fan clutch
oil cooler
water pump

head light bucket assemblies (got already from yard)
grille (got already from yard)

not replacing the condenser (never had ac)
not replacing hood or hinges

im looking at the "mercedes source" page for "Repairing Early Diesel Front End Damage"
but am not sure exactly how to get the radiator core support off a scrap car - as this seems to be the first step..

does anyone have experience doing this?
i brought it to my shop and they are estimating upward of 1,000 just for a new radiator core support and labor. if I get a radiator core support from the pick-n-pull can I just hack saw it off? I have no experience with welding.

whats my best bet?
any advice would help.
thank you!

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