can this be saved?

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  1. junrai

    junrai Member

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    Krazy Comet Tom

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    I've seen worse buff out...

    It does have a good rear bumper, useable spoiler, tail lights but that's about it...
     
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    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

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    Bumpers, taillights, rear spoiler, and possibly the running gear could be saved, but I'd say it's a parts car... Whatever isn't already burnt or rusted is likely warped beyond belief.
     
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    I am going to go out on a limb here, but I thing that passenger side door handle may be reusable for a daily driver.
     
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    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    That kind of heat does strange things to steel...I would feed it to a giant shredder for s its and giggles...Just no useable sheet metal there any more.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Parts car
     
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    pound out the roof add some glass rat rod
     
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    Mad Max
     
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    You would have to be really " desperate" to consider this one !
    Cometized
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    haha I never thought of that.... man that would be a really cool looking rat rod BUT you would have to light the back on fire to make it match
     
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    It's still here cause scrap is down. There can be any strength left in it, heat took the temper out for sure
     
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    Was a shame though
     
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    mav1970 Bob Hatcher

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