Slow progress on the repair but we're almost done. There are a lot of parts to be tracked down and paid for. I got lucky and found a used hood and fender in perfect condition at Tommy's ($180). I'm grateful that my dad could help us out with replacing the core support. This poor truck has been through hell. Between Dion and the previous owner (his aunt), this truck has been rear ended, T-boned on the front passenger tire, and most recently clipped on the front driver's side. Here are few pictures for the record.
This homemade frame machine was used to pull forward the cowl near the windshield. No frame damaged occurred during Dion's accident.
This is the replacement core support.
The truck is ready for the core support.
The hood hinges were straightened and the hood installed to verify that fenders and core support lined up well with the cab.
Vice clamp mania to fit the fender during spot welding. Good thing my welds will be covered by the fender
Except for soldering/repairing a bunch of broken light connectors, we simply need to bolt everything back on.
If I'm lucky, I'll only have to make one more trip to Tommy's to pick up some little plastic pieces that I forgot on my last two trips.
I don't Text (at least not very well), I eat Blackberrys, and I only Twitter after sex...
