hmm.. where exactly is the radiator located on a 87 stang?

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i'm kind of confused. i'm lookin at a 87 5.0 on craigslist with front end damage. he says there is no frame damage but since the accident, the radiators been havin some problems. so i'm wondering how could the radiator be hit without causing any frame damage?

yes, i'm a n00b.

 

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it just sits on a perch in the car. that could have gotten bent. most likely its got some damage if the radiator isint sitting right. could be simple to fix.

any pics of it?

 

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^yup

 

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Just going by the looks of that pic, I don't see how he could not have any frame damage. I'd be willing to bet that the front of that unibody is jilted.

 

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^so its prolly not worth gettin then huh?

 

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At a minimum, I'd have the thing put on a frame straightener to see where everything is at. We could sit here guessing all night by just looking at pictures. If you're considering buying that car then just keep in mind that you've got a project on your hands. Twisted unibody or not, that car is going to have issues with things lining up. Just swapping on a new nose piece and installing new fenders is going to be an exercise cussing.

 

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^well, thanks for the advice. guess i better look for a mustang with less body work =\

 

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Do you happen to know a body man who could come look at the car with you just in case it might be alright or at the very least the price could be hard to pass up perhaps...