mg boy
Twisted frame is a more likely result of bad fender bender.
and they are can be repaired by a good frame shop,
usually not that must $$.
While you have your car on a level surface check the height at several
points.
You could level the back of the frame with three or jack stands and then
measure the front.
John F Sandhoff wrote:
> MG Boy asks:
> > I was looking at the frame on Dad's 1500 the other
> > day. The front driver's side corner was hit (the fenders
> > will attest to that). I am not worried about the
> > fenders. I am worried about the frame.
>
> Why do you think the frame was affected? Are you just
> concerned, or do you actually know that there's a problem?
>
> A quick check is to take a diagonal measure. Park on a flat surface.
> Make a chalk mark on the ground at the outer edge of each wheel,
> right below the axle spindle. Move the car and measure diagonally.
> If the two measurements are not the same, something is out of
> whack.
>
> > The "simplest" solution appears to be to cut the frame
> > (forward of where the fire wall would be) and replace
> > it, rebuild it with new steel.
>
> The "simplest" and probably best solution is to take it to a good
> frame shop and let them judge the best remedy. Slicing and dicing is
> not to be taken lightly. Let their power frame straightener have a
> shot a pulling it back into alignment first!
>
> -- John
> John F Sandhoff sandhoff@csus.edu Sacramento, CA
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