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Bad Rat 414
Dec 20th, 04, 9:14 AM
Take a look at this picture. Several years ago I ran up a bank on a dirt road and the back bumper was siting on the ground with axles hanging over a ditch. Right at the right sail panel and right front trunk lid corner the quarter panel was bent down and the right rear I guess pushed up. It's been bondo'd since then and it doesn't show.I would like to have this put on a frame machine and sraigthened. I'm not sure if it's the frame or the body or both. How hard would it be and on average how much. Any opinons are welcome. Thanks. http://movinontv.com/bigblock67chevelle.com/back.JPG

SS_Dave
Dec 20th, 04, 4:47 PM
I would think this would be a piece of cake for a frame shop. I have never straightend a frame, but it seems to me, this would be pretty straight forward. It looks like it is twisted from the rear, counter clockwise, raising the right rear.
I'm surprised the deck lid fits so well. Cant really tell from the pic though.
The frame is twisted enough, you can see more of the right shock than the left. It looks like the left front tire is in a 4" deep hole.

I'm no expert but, I think a frame shop is in order.

Dave