Originally posted by elraido:
Well, I got an estimate on the parts that I need and it only came to $500. Not too bad! The only tough part that I can see is the windshield and installing it. I think instead of hammering the front clip into place I might just get a new one....just saves me a lot of grief and hassle.
I'm assuming that you're refering to the radiator support. They don't bend back easy because there is a lot of reinforcement to them. Assuming that you know what you're doing with body work, just get a new support, buy a spot weld bit, drill out the spot welds on the old support, remove it and weld in the new one. You can also use a used support which I prefer because it's actually easier to use the used one(if you know what you're doing). As for the windsheild, if you're never done one, DON'T DO IT!! You're better off going to a glass shop and having them install it. Removing the windshield is time consuming, but not difficult. You need piano wire or cutting cable to get the old one out. Installing the replacement can be tricky that's why I recomend that you got to a glass shop. It's very easy to break the replacement or install it incorrectly which can be dangerous because the windshield is a structural part of the Contour.
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