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Finally fixed my deer crashed Grille

Started by PocketThunder, May 03, 2011, 09:42:28 PM

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PocketThunder

May 03, 2011, 09:42:28 PM
So for you new guys who werent following along at home last summer.. see here:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,70995.0.html

I finally got some ambition to go out to my shop and pull the deer crashed original grille in my original paint Charger and put the new restored one in.  Well, it was either ambition that i suddenly had or the fact that it finally warmed up above freezing here in Minnesota.  I dont have my in floor heat all done yet in my shop, all my money goes to Charger parts, how ironic.

Anywho, The bumper and valence came off very easy, i love this Southern California car, every nut and bolt is 1/2 turn with the socket wrench and then i can pretty much back out the rest of the way by hand.   :coolgleamA:

So i need an original bumper that is in near mint condition.  I could buy a new chromed bumper but then it wont match the patina of the rest of the car, except the grille.  If anyone has one out there let me know.  maybe i'll find one at Mopars in the Park coming up in 4 weeks.

Paul
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

PocketThunder

#1
May 03, 2011, 09:43:47 PM
And then i bought a mint condition hood that was supposedly taken off at creative industries so its never been on the road, but its green.   I decided that i want to keep my original hood on the car, but the front is all curled up, my friend Tim was over and he suggested i take a socket and put it under the lip of the front crease and bend the hood back.   Its not pretty, but from 20 20 you dont notice it and now i can keep my original paint hood on the car till i figure out what to do about getting the green hood repainted to match the fenders. 

Paul
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

richRTSE

#2
May 03, 2011, 10:12:36 PM
Glad to see you're getting it back on the road Paul.  :2thumbs: That new grill looks great.  Also, that one picture without the grill installed makes a nice reference photo for factory core support blackout.

:cheers:

Bobby41909

#3
May 03, 2011, 10:13:40 PM
Bumper doesn't look that bad, maybe you could send it to Tri-city and have them straighten & rechrome it.  At least then it will still be your original bumper.

472 R/T SE

#5
May 04, 2011, 01:59:13 AM
Quote from: richRTSE on May 03, 2011, 10:12:36 PM
Glad to see you're getting it back on the road Paul.  :2thumbs: That new grill looks great.  Also, that one picture without the grill installed makes a nice reference photo for factory core support blackout.

:cheers:


That's not factory applied.

tan top

#6
May 04, 2011, 02:57:46 AM
 :coolgleamA:  nice grill  :yesnod:    :2thumbs:
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#7
May 04, 2011, 06:35:08 AM
Ugh, looking at that mashed up front end is so sad.  :'(   But the new grill sure looks good. I bet it's nice to finally get that on there.  I thought that insurance took care of the paint and all the other repairs last fall? Guess not.

When you taking her out?

Quote from: 472 R/T SE on May 04, 2011, 01:59:13 AM
Quote from: richRTSE on May 03, 2011, 10:12:36 PM
Glad to see you're getting it back on the road Paul.  :2thumbs: That new grill looks great.  Also, that one picture without the grill installed makes a nice reference photo for factory core support blackout.

:cheers:


That's not factory applied.

Yea, it looks like the firewall is all black to?  :scratchchin:
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PocketThunder

#8
May 04, 2011, 07:18:40 AM
Quote from: bakerhillpins on May 04, 2011, 06:35:08 AM
Ugh, looking at that mashed up front end is so sad.  :'(   But the new grill sure looks good. I bet it's nice to finally get that on there.  I thought that insurance took care of the paint and all the other repairs last fall? Guess not.

When you taking her out?

Well yes, i do have insurance money to pay for it, i just havent done it yet.  I cant make a decision to touch the original paint or not. 

Drove to work this morning..  :2thumbs:

Quote from: bakerhillpins on May 04, 2011, 06:35:08 AM
Quote from: 472 R/T SE on May 04, 2011, 01:59:13 AM
Quote from: richRTSE on May 03, 2011, 10:12:36 PM
Glad to see you're getting it back on the road Paul.  :2thumbs: That new grill looks great.  Also, that one picture without the grill installed makes a nice reference photo for factory core support blackout.

:cheers:


That's not factory applied.

Yea, it looks like the firewall is all black to?  :scratchchin:

Yes the previous owner did the Chevy treatment to the engine bay back around 1980...  :brickwall:
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#9
May 04, 2011, 07:22:45 AM
Good going Paul !!  :2thumbs: But,we better hear for next year that the floor heat is up and running !!! :D

GPULLER

#10
May 04, 2011, 08:35:40 AM
Maybe its just me but that doesn't look like your straighting the hood with a socket.  Kinda looks like some sort of locking pliers.  Just sayin'...

You going to make it to Mopars in the park?

PocketThunder

#11
May 04, 2011, 09:11:14 AM
Quote from: GPULLER on May 04, 2011, 08:35:40 AM
Maybe its just me but that doesn't look like your straighting the hood with a socket.  Kinda looks like some sort of locking pliers.  Just sayin'...

You going to make it to Mopars in the park?

well, ya the socket was under neath.  .   :icon_smile_big:

Mopars in the Park is on the Calendar in Ink, (along with Mothers Day, my spouses birthday and our wedding aniversary)...   :2thumbs:

I called Keystone Bumper and they can fix my bumber for $419.  12-14 weeks turn around time.  Maybe i'll see if i have another bumper on my parts car and put that on for the time being.
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

bakerhillpins

#12
May 04, 2011, 09:17:25 AM
Maybe you should just put a push bar on the front rather than a bumper for the time being?

And get some vinyl "01"s for the doors.    :stirthepot: 
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14 RAM 1500 5.7 Hemi Crew Cab (crap hauler)
69 Dodge Charger R/T, Q5, C6X, V1X, V88  (Life is WAY better)
96' VFR750 (Sweet)
Capt. Lyme Vol. Fire

"Inspiration is for amateurs - the rest of us just show up and get to work." -Chuck Close
"The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." -Albert Einstein
Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn.
Science flies you to the moon, Religion flies you into buildings.

PocketThunder

#13
May 04, 2011, 10:16:21 AM
Quote from: bakerhillpins on May 04, 2011, 09:17:25 AM
Maybe you should just put a push bar on the front rather than a bumper for the time being?

And get some vinyl "01"s for the doors.    :stirthepot: 

I'll just use electrical tape...   :icon_smile_big:
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Vainglory, Esq.

#14
May 04, 2011, 01:49:32 PM
Grille looks good.  I'll plan on seeing you out for Mopars in the Park.  Hopefully my car can make its show debut.

GPULLER

#15
May 04, 2011, 03:19:40 PM
Quote from: Vainglory, Esq. on May 04, 2011, 01:49:32 PM
Grille looks good.  I'll plan on seeing you out for Mopars in the Park.  Hopefully my car can make its show debut.

We usually go on Saturday.  I will inspect both cars over  :cheers:

motorcitydak

#16
May 04, 2011, 10:34:28 PM
I can take a closer look at my bumper for you when I can get to it. I really do not care if mine is not perfect since I will be taking the chrome off anyways. Maybe if the bumper on your parts car is pitted and mine is better, we can just swap
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#17
May 04, 2011, 10:42:27 PM
Looks good Paul. :2thumbs:
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#18
May 05, 2011, 09:04:44 AM
It's looking good.  Hopefully I'll see ya at Mopars in the Park.
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#19
May 05, 2011, 10:20:18 AM
much better
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#20
May 05, 2011, 10:56:16 AM
Contact Ogden Chrome in Ogden, Utah for a price on straightening and re-chroming your bumper.  They did both of my bumpers, took the dents and dings out and re-chromed for $500.

twodko

#21
May 05, 2011, 11:49:44 AM
It's great to see the front end going back together after that unfortunate event. Glad you got on it, the finished repairs will be better than before. I have faith in ya! :cheers:
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TUFCAT

#22
May 05, 2011, 02:38:30 PM
I feel bad for you, trust me! Since my car has original paint also, I don't feel out of line by interjecting that I would probably forego the original paint stuff for a nicely painted straight hood. The fender edge damage can wait for a future restoration, but the hood shouldn't wait IMHO.

I assume you plan a complete repaint at a later date?

PocketThunder

#23
May 05, 2011, 04:05:36 PM
Quote from: TUFCAT on May 05, 2011, 02:38:30 PM
I feel bad for you, trust me! Since my car has original paint also, I don't feel out of line by interjecting that I would probably forego the original paint stuff for a nicely painted straight hood. The fender edge damage can wait for a future restoration, but the hood shouldn't wait IMHO.

I assume you plan a complete repaint at a later date?

Eventually yes.  that is what the body shops wanted to do when i got my estimates after the crash.  I'm stuck on the "it will never be original again" feelings though.
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Charger-Bodie

#24
May 05, 2011, 04:09:32 PM
Paul,

Bring me both hoods, Ill tint it to match as good as possible.Then you can bolt it on and keep the original around.
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