a pole got in the way of my maverick

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  1. thelgfaud

    thelgfaud Member

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    how do i fix this?
     

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    that sucks! take it to a body shop to have it "tinged" out with a seris of light taps with a body slide hammer.
     
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  3. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Ouch!!!! That sucks.
     
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  4. Maverick73

    Maverick73 Senior Member

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    That does suck. Only answer would be body shop.
     
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  5. maverick1970

    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Did the pole budge?

    A good body guy can knock that out. Not sure about the bumper.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I would say it is going to need some "pulling". Probably can be done with a slide hammer....at a body shop.
     
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    eddie1975 Windsor Specialist

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    good night! your car is green!:D

    sucks man, it should beable to get fixed , you could always go to a fiberglass bumper(y)
     
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    A body shop is the best. I'd find a good used bumper, or get a rechromed & straightened one....
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    I'd also get a new pole.:) Sorry to see that.
     
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    unfortunately it was short and filled with concrete, so no budging on the poles part.

    the chrome on the bumper was getting pretty pitted so it was about time for a new one anyway.

    It looks like the space between the marker and the bumper got crushed out of existence..I hope its fixable!
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Anything is repairable if you throw enough money at it.:)
     
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  12. CAM

    CAM " Just an - Ole Wrench "

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    Ouch ! That really does suck :cry:

    Yes a good body man should be able to get you back in good shape !

    Sorry to hear

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  13. Jamie Miles

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    You didn't hit a pole, admit it, your Maverick got pummeled by adoring fans like that dudes van on the Progressive commercial! :biglaugh:

    Sorry, sorry.. that really does suck. Like every one else said, I'm sure any decent body shop can fix it.
     
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    put a 77' rear bumper on it :whistle:
     
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    Sam M. Just a nobody

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    Not sure what part of the state you're in, but if you want to bring the car to me I can fix it for you.
     
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