Front wrecked: fix or part?

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HLS30
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My friend with a '93 coupe rear ended a F150 at around 30-40mph. It hit a little offset to the right.From what I can see, nothing is damaged aft of the engine.Everything else in front of the engine is gone.

The right frame rail is barely scratched but the front right fender is obviously gone. The strut tower itself is bent slightly back.

From your guys' experience, is this damage worth fixing? I am only concerned about the main body damage. Mechanical items can be fixed personally. I can also paint so no big deal on the exterior.

If it's fixable, I want to know a rough estimate on the cost to have a body shop straighten out the frame.

Any help or comment is greatly appreciated.THANK YOU!

edit: I forgot to mention, it's a convertible so my friend wants to keep it if at all possible within a $3-4k budget.


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Philsnotfalling
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pics? very very detailed pics please. a rough estimate can only be determined if the damaged can be looked at and accessed. take it to a shop though if it still drives otherwise you're gonna get about fifty different answers on here.

S13Sil-line
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Well if the strut was pushed back I don't think it will ever be exactly where it is supposed to be which would throw the alignment quite a bit. I would say start looking for another convertible. And he can pick up another 240 for about 2-3k.

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I agree. If there is frame damage i recommend just finding another 240 and swapping anything you want to keep into it. These cars are pretty much dirt cheap anymore, and it will be far less headaches than straightening a frame.

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how much for that 180sx lsd?


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