btwong2 Posted April 25, 2012 Share Posted April 25, 2012 have a '93 del sol that was in a recent front-end accident. Frame rails were bent. I hate to sell or part-out this car--- but maybe its the best solution. Would like to get your advice. Had a VTEC B16 swap and bunch other upgrades. Car still runs, no leaks, but radiator and fan are pressed against the engine. Any idea on whether its worth having the rail-frames replaced or anyone who can do it inexpensively. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raley Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 i can't make any sort of opinion without any sort of pic of the actual damage, get front end shots, in the bay shots (of frame rails) then i will weigh in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raley Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 that doesn't show frame rails at all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xeryon Posted April 26, 2012 Share Posted April 26, 2012 Agreed. Pretty much anything from the strut mounts forward can be repaired if you know how to weld. If the damaged metal goes farther inward than that you have a problem as the unibody 'core' has been compromised. You can still fix it, just not as easily. Being the strut mounts are one of the strongest parts of the car it takes a hell of a hit to damage them and likewise it would be tough to safely repair them either. You should sell it to me, or raley. We can make the road trip down there with the trailer. Then you won't need to worry about it anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raley Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 hate to say it, you are basicly fracked to get it back to perfect.... where those are bent, that far in, you aren't gunna replace them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airjordan223 Posted April 27, 2012 Share Posted April 27, 2012 I'll take that engine and intake off of your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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