Do I need new Bumper supports?

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Well this is a little embarassing but oh well.


I've had my T-type about 3 days when I wrecked it into the garage trying to park it It's complacated but there doing some work in the ally and it's kind of a tight fit parking in the garage. Anyways, the front right hand bumper was burried into the sheet rock a little. The bumper doesn't seem to be bent but it's counter sunk a little. Is there away to straighten out the bumper support or do I simply replace it? Also, I can't seem to see any other support tight brace etc...just the support the bumper bolts to. Is there something missing?

This wasn't a totaly loss I guess, the bumper filler was already cracked and I haven't had time to install the new one

 

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bump

 

[TURBOTWIN2]

This can be fixed with a Porta-Power hydraulic tool, which any body shop should have. The bumper support is collasped and you want to extend it back out to it's original position. I did it on mine. I suppose you could hook a chain around that side of the bumper and tie it to a tree and pull it back out, also. It only needs to come out a little bit, you could do more damage if not careful. I recommend a professional to do it. Cheers.

 

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I recommend a professional to do it. Cheers.

Yes sir,

I have to get them to piant/install some bumper fillers anyways. Just needed to know if there was anything else I needed to buy in oder for them to fix it.


Thanks a lot.
Ray

PS, what part of Texas are you in?

 

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Texas

I'm around San Antonio. I damn near bought that car you own. Ended up getting a white 86 roller to put my engine/trans into. You got a pretty good deal, even with the problems it has, stuff that can all be fixed. Good luck.

 

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I love my car...I've owned G bodys for ever. My first car was a 79 Malibu 2dr and my second car was an 84 Monte Carlo SS. I've always wanted a T-type/GN but couldn't aford one until now. This car is staying with me dispite it's issues...well now that the wife said I can keep it :biggrin: I've already ordered a bunch of look good parts. Now I'm about to order a Vaccum brake kit for it. Than I'll look into the gear box. I'm just thinking about the bumper/bumper fillers to make it look nice...for my wife's sake and our fellow HOA members Everyone in my hood buys Vipers or Vettes for their toys...they probaly think I'm phyco lol Anyways, I'm sure once I get this car street ready, I'll start making some Buick GTG, I love hitting the road for gtg's!

PS, I'm down here in Midland.

 

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Gtg?

What's a GTG?
Good to go?

 

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What's a GTG?
Good to go?

get together :biggrin:

It's usualy when cars guys/girls get together and hang out. There is times it's been at Hooters and others It's been at car shows etc. It's tons of fun. I've driven to some in Dallas, Austin, Amarillo, and San Antonio.