can i fix this 1996 t-bird
ed790
04-09-2006, 03:28 PM
i own a 1996 ford thunderbird that took a hit on the front driver side it hurt that side pretty good strut are all damaged ,but could i take another 96 t-bird and replace the whole frot end subframe the enige didnt seem hurt but to fix damage to left side front i was wondering if i could replace that side thanks for any coments are help
melfan
04-09-2006, 10:18 PM
It has been my experience that when the subframe takes a hit the car never drives right again.
If you want to spend the time and money fixing it be my guest, but as for me I wouldn't. Part the car out or use it for parts for another project but any frame hit usually means death.
I had a friend who purchased a car that was in a head-on and the car was fixed as you are planning and it would 'drive sideways'. It is very hard (but not impossible) to get the car straight and true, espically a uni-body.
Since it is a 96, finding another one should be easy unless you have put a lot of money into upgrades and really love the car.
I guess what I am saying is, if you have the money and want to try, go ahead. But spending big $$ and tons of time fixing a car that you can buy for a lot less then these repairs cost seems a waste of time, but hay, I love my bird too so I understand.
Good luck, let me know how it turns out if you decide to fix it.
Mark
If you want to spend the time and money fixing it be my guest, but as for me I wouldn't. Part the car out or use it for parts for another project but any frame hit usually means death.
I had a friend who purchased a car that was in a head-on and the car was fixed as you are planning and it would 'drive sideways'. It is very hard (but not impossible) to get the car straight and true, espically a uni-body.
Since it is a 96, finding another one should be easy unless you have put a lot of money into upgrades and really love the car.
I guess what I am saying is, if you have the money and want to try, go ahead. But spending big $$ and tons of time fixing a car that you can buy for a lot less then these repairs cost seems a waste of time, but hay, I love my bird too so I understand.
Good luck, let me know how it turns out if you decide to fix it.
Mark
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