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Front end wreck. Bumper pushed in. Need advice on how to get it back on the road.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Hansel, Apr 17, 2013.

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  1. Apr 20, 2013 at 8:05 AM
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  2. May 1, 2013 at 8:58 PM
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    Update...the body man is working on it right now... including parts (made in Taiwan, Yikes) the work on the front of the truck will run me approximately $600.

    For the rear, I will buy a used bed, tailgate, driver's side tail light, and bumper. I think it will look pretty good when it's done.

    I'll post some pics when I get it back
     
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  3. May 1, 2013 at 9:06 PM
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  4. May 1, 2013 at 9:08 PM
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    This is not surprising. Who do you think do all the repairs in US collision shops? :D
     
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  5. May 20, 2013 at 12:16 PM
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    Got the truck back and I'm happy with the results. Photos attached

    IMG_0913.jpg
    IMG_0915.jpg
    IMG_0916.jpg
     
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  6. May 20, 2013 at 12:27 PM
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    That is looking good. Heck of a deal you got there...

    ;)
     
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    Hey Hansel, my 04 base tacoma suffered the same exact kind of damage to the front end as yours.

    I'm in SoCal so thinking about getting some quotes from local bodyshops rather than do it myself.

    Can I ask how long it took to get the truck back?
    Is $600 the average cost you received from bodyshops?

    Thanks
     
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  8. Feb 28, 2016 at 7:16 PM
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    I ordered the parts (275 bucks) from an outfit called PartsFit in Nogales, AZ. My understanding is that they have locations in So. Cal. local number in Nogales is 520 761 9820 and they could maybe put you through to their location in So Cal. I ended up bringing the truck across the border to Nogales Sonora and a Mexican bodyman did the work for about 300 bucks or so if i remember correctly. worked out real well for me. he had the truck about 3 or 4 days if I recall.

    I think the bodywork would have been quite a bit more here in the US, but never bothered to get a quote on this side of the border

    BTY, got over 75k miles on it and the Tacoma has been great....

    Edit: just checked their locations and none in So Cal. Calexico, yes:

    http://partsfitauto.com/contact.html
     
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  9. Feb 28, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    Oh wow ok, didn't realize you had gone to Mexico for the bodywork.

    I'm going to take it in this Tuesday and see what they say...

    I'm projecting around $2k - $3k for parts and repairs.

    We'll see...thanks for the quick response!
     
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