Front end damage

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  1. Rockafellow

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    From looking at this photo, do you think the frame is ok? They said they hit a light pole.
     

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    I would love to, but its a half day drive away! They said that its the only thing wrong, besides the Ac, and needs new front brakes. I think the fender could be dented too.
     
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    The hood still lines up perfectly so may not be too bad. Hard to say for sure until you see whats underneath.
     
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    From the picture it doesn't look too bad. That said, there's no way anybody here could tell for sure from the same picture. But...... I'd say its worth the trip to look at it if the price is right and the rest of the car is good.
     
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    The pan would be to take a empty trailer there and loaded back! But it doesn't pay to come back empty!

    Hopefully I can tell from underneath, and nothing else is wrong. Leaks a little transmission fluid. And I am going to replace the front seat. Interior looks okay

    they are asking 1200
     
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    Look at the frame and shock towers from under the hood as well as underneath. Check the door/fender gaps too. What engine does the car have?
     
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    $1000 in parts...with on damage to frame or radiator support...:huh:
     
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    It has a 250 i6.

    I ask still looking for another one, just in case.

    The grill looks different then most 1972's that I have seen, no lights
     
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    Not bad enough of a hit imo for frame or structure damage

    Load up and come back loaded
     
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    I agree, but I don't have much experience, so I will check it over alot before I go home with it. I have a 74 that I wanted to restore, but now I guess I will may use it for parts. Or save out for later!
     

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