1982 Damage
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1982 Damage
Good Day - looking for best way to repair these without taking front bumper off and buying a new one. The entire bumper is mint except for this which happened today, coming off ramps. All options especially fixing it myself would be appreciated. Thank you
Last edited by jgonzo; May 25, 2018 at 04:58 PM.
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From what the crack looks like I have to assume that the bumper is fiberglass??? I need to know before I get into this.
Also..are you repairing it??
And have the tools to do it from start to finish??
Have you done body repair before??? Need to know so if I give you a method of repair...I know how to type it out so you understand what I am saying.
DUB
Also..are you repairing it??
And have the tools to do it from start to finish??
Have you done body repair before??? Need to know so if I give you a method of repair...I know how to type it out so you understand what I am saying.
DUB
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I'm sorry I can't help you with the damaged bumper.
However, to prevent this in the future, you may want longer ramps. When I don't put the car up on the Qwik-Lift, I use 2-part 56" Race Ramps for quick fixes. They make even longer ones, too. The site will show you how to measure the approach angle and determine which size you need. 56" worked for my 80 (shown with the 79).
However, to prevent this in the future, you may want longer ramps. When I don't put the car up on the Qwik-Lift, I use 2-part 56" Race Ramps for quick fixes. They make even longer ones, too. The site will show you how to measure the approach angle and determine which size you need. 56" worked for my 80 (shown with the 79).
Last edited by Bikespace; May 26, 2018 at 11:21 AM.
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[QUOTE=Bikespace;1597278595]I'm sorry I can't help you with the damaged bumper.
However, to prevent this in the future, you may want longer ramps. When I don't put the car up on the Qwik-Lift, I use 2-part 56" Race Ramps for quick fixes. They make even longer ones, too. The site will show you how to measure the approach angle and determine which size you need. 56" worked for my 80.
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I have an 1982 also and have had damage to my front end numerous times. The best solution is to take it to an experienced body shop and have them repair it. You do not need to take off the front bumper. All you need to do is have him repair it and then blend with paint the repaired area into enough of the surrounding good paint. I have had my auto body guy due it numerous times and it came out great!!! The secret is to get a hold of an experienced auto body shop who will work with you. Good Luck
However, to prevent this in the future, you may want longer ramps. When I don't put the car up on the Qwik-Lift, I use 2-part 56" Race Ramps for quick fixes. They make even longer ones, too. The site will show you how to measure the approach angle and determine which size you need. 56" worked for my 80.
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I have an 1982 also and have had damage to my front end numerous times. The best solution is to take it to an experienced body shop and have them repair it. You do not need to take off the front bumper. All you need to do is have him repair it and then blend with paint the repaired area into enough of the surrounding good paint. I have had my auto body guy due it numerous times and it came out great!!! The secret is to get a hold of an experienced auto body shop who will work with you. Good Luck
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Taking a closer look at your photo. It may be urethane .
This is a very do-able repair for an experienced body man/painter. Gosh knows I have repaired many that look like this in the past.
As previously mentioned. IF you are not going to fix it yourself. I hope you find a shop that is willing to do it RIGHT.
DUB
This is a very do-able repair for an experienced body man/painter. Gosh knows I have repaired many that look like this in the past.
As previously mentioned. IF you are not going to fix it yourself. I hope you find a shop that is willing to do it RIGHT.
DUB
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If you are on a budget, you can use your regular ramps, go buy a 8' 2x8, cut it in half and use that to change your getting up and down the ramps. Been using mine for many years for both my c3 and c4 corvette.