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Old 10-08-2008, 08:47 PM
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Truck got a boo-boo... any auto body experts?

Before you ask, I have no idea what happened. All I know is one morning my door was not bashed in, the next morning it was. I wasn't going to turn it in to insurance and just get it repaired, but after seeing what a door costs and not wanting to risk a shoddy repair I'm reconsidering. My goal is to get a quality repair AND not have my insurance raised. That said, does this look fixable? The seam between front/back door is off in one spot, but it might come back into place when the dent is pulled. I is really PISSED about this and would like to get it fixed ASAP, any input is appreciated.




it's blurry, but notice how the front door is pushed in compared to the back door





 
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Old 10-08-2008, 08:49 PM
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OUCHHHHHH, go to the boneyard and get a door, have it sprayed in a booth and take it all apart and install it yourself. That door will never be the same.
 
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What the hell??? Did the deers pick up an M-16 and go fully automatic on your door? If it was me I'd have it filed on insurance and get the door replaced.
 
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Old 10-08-2008, 08:53 PM
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Damn.
Anyone pissed at you?


I agree with looking for a used door......be easier and cheaper.
 
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Dang Chase, that's some damage. You almost sound like a 16 year old telling Dad "I don't know how that happened". Maybe the extended family of the deer you took out with the tempo had some revenge.

I'm no auto body expert, but that looks like more than just pulling a dent to me. I would think you're cheapest alternative would be to find the same color door at a wrecking yard. Time to let your fingers do the walking.

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Man, i like to know what hit yaa. I agree on the new or used door, thats rippled pretty bad. Good luck Chase. Whats your deductable if you were going through insurance???
 
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OUCHHHHHH, go to the boneyard and get a door, have it sprayed in a booth and take it all apart and install it yourself. That door will never be the same.
$650 for a door at the one yard I called... after hearing that I totaled my shorts, dropped the phone and proceeded to puke my guts out.
 
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You could skin it, but I agree with Benny, these trucks are a dime a dozen. Chances are you could find one to match. There's a local yard here with several late model PSD's. Doors are usually less than a hundred bucks...


What's that, Arizona beige?
 
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$650 for a door at the one yard I called...
Wonder what shipping on a door would cost from me to you...
 
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Man, i like to know what hit yaa. I agree on the new or used door, thats rippled pretty bad. Good luck Chase. Whats your deductable if you were going through insurance???
$500 deductible. You guys are not helping my mood This happened (was noticed) last Friday and I just got home last night... been trying not to think about it. Mas cerveza por mi!
 
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No idea on color (I need to get the code) but I've heard either Arizona Beige or Champagne.
 
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650$ ??? Hold on a sec
 
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Calm down my friend, like Jet said they have doors out there everywhere. All you got to do is find a 99-08 door in your color. You could find a better deal then that on the net.
 
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Hey Chase, like Jet said, i could look around here for a door that color and ship it out if the price is right. I'll check around for yaa.
 
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Just got off the phone with 'a guy I know' and he's got one, color code BM, complete 'take-off' from an '03... $125
 



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