So new it hurts

[theedge0077]

I just won an auction for a 2025 LT Trail boss. Heavy damage to front end. Point me in the right direction for you guys input and which forum to post too.

 

[Keller]

I know there was a guy on here that got one with rear damage, but you might be the first for frontal damage.

 

[theedge0077]

Once I was able to get the hood open, I wasnt shocked. this truck runs and drives perfect. The ac even works. the previous owner hit a tree dead center. What I need, if you are willing is pictures of the front end behind the grill. The shutters were destroyed , the radiator,condenser,trans cooler bent inward. I have most of the parts inbound. Your thoughts and advise is most welcome.

 

[oldchevyguy]

I have no help for you other than, it would be nice to keep us posted on your progress.

 

[theedge0077]

I will do my best.... since my last post, I removed the radiator, condenser and trans cooler... quite a task as they were pretty bent up and stuck. The center core support arrived today. Looking forward to removing the bent one. I figure about 30 spot welds. Bought a couple of tools I've seen used in a body shop.

 

[theedge0077]

Parts are arriving every day. Some new pics. Took out the old bent radiator core support today and fitted the replacement. 700 bucks for the core support new. It was no fun. Next, get some measurements, tram gauge and tape measurements. Specs are up to 10 mm off. Need to source the bolts that go up through the frame into the core support, my bolts are bent. Get it squared and start welding.

 

[theedge0077]

It has been a couple of weeks since I updated my rebuild. Core support welded up, front bumper impact bracket cut off and welded in new pair. New radiator, condenser and trans cooler installed. The shutter(in front of the radiator) was installed next. Removed the complete dash in order to replace dash pad(passenger air bag deployed) removed center console so I could remove SRS module. Removed passenger seat to make the console easier to remove. removed seat belts and sent Module and seat belts to MYAIRBAG.COM . They reset the module and seat belts and returned them to me in 3 days. Drivers air bag had melted the connectors, ebay had them for 20bucks. Dash pad replaced, about 20 T15 screws and a boat load of snap fasteners.

 

[Murph76]

Whos doin the paint?

 

[Murph76]

Whos doin the paint?

And are u blacking it out?

 

[PistolsFiring]

Looks like good progress. Keep plugging away

 

[theedge0077]

Whos doin the paint?

The TIN SHOP. Zane Stokes, owner. They painted my 33 Ford

 

[theedge0077]

And are u blacking it out?

My intent is to rebuild it back to original.

 

[Murph76]

That blue with blacked out badging and accents would look tough

 

[Murph76]

But thats just my opinion

 

[theedge0077]

But thats just my opinion

you know, you make a great point. The scoop is black, the bumpers also. I have to replace one Z71 emblem on the right fender(replacing the fender) I'm going to give that some serious thought, thanks Murph