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      Not hard, just time consuming, especially if you've never done it before. And it should realign just fine, assuming the cat was not in a front end collision with a crappy repair job.


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      like serega said, its not hard, just take time and patience because there are alot of bolts and retainers

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      imho, i would pull the two headlights and try reaching through to get the grill off. it might work.

      if you need help with this, i can help you. i have a tight schedule though.


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      I appreciate the offer and I may take you up on it. I'm going to wait a bit though. The car is in johnstown at Pitt with my son and he won't be coming home for a few more weeks. I'm really in no hurry since its still driveable. He did send me another pic though that shows the bumper cover with a little tear. Can this be fixed or will it be under the grille and not noticeable? What do you think?




      Quote Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit View Post
      imho, i would pull the two headlights and try reaching through to get the grill off. it might work.

      if you need help with this, i can help you. i have a tight schedule though.
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      it could be fixed, i would just check for spider webbing of the paint, and bumper plastic to se how far the damage goes.

      sometimes the materials to fix a crack like that correctly out weigh the price of a new cover. although if it is entirely behind the grill, reinforcing it so it doesnt get worse (and not having to paint it) would be beneficial as well.


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      Ok My son is finally home from school so I got to see the car. It needs both the grille AND a new bumper cover.
      Should I do this myself? Is it difficult to get aligned and all the spaces correct? Where is the best place to buy the parts? ebay?
      OR should I just say screw it and take it to a body shop?
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      capa is typically better, but not always 100% be sure to check the corners etc for miss molding.

      keystone is a local source, might have similar pricing?

      also there is a guy in Kittanning that runs to certifit for parts. he is Brooks Crytzer <onenasty84z28@yahoo.com>





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      Quote Originally Posted by petrified.rabbit View Post
      capa is typically better, but not always 100% be sure to check the corners etc for miss molding.

      keystone is a local source, might have similar pricing?

      also there is a guy in Kittanning that runs to certifit for parts. he is Brooks Crytzer <onenasty84z28@yahoo.com>



      Do you have a location or phone number for keystone? When I get the bumper skin is it wise to have it painted Before I install it??
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      always paint the bumper before install.

      Just be sure of paint match (or blend fenders with it).


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