A few days ago my Fiero got hit in the rear passenger side in a parking lot somewhere in town.

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Today I took off the entire rear clip to inspect the damage. The strut tower on that side is now pushed in and a couple inches higher than it was, only connected to the frame by the brace that goes along the trunk wall, and a thin piece of sheet metal that used to be the upper frame rail. The rear bumper now sags about 2 inches lower than the driver's side. Rust and the accident have ruined the frame. I have no welding skills, and taking it to a mechanic in this town would probably run close to $3000. The car needs an entire new frame. Horribly, horribly depressed.

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1984 Fiero SE

im not familiar with your car but maybe this could be a blessing in disguise...new frame to work with Get a fastback if you want one instead of destroying a notchie? buy one with a transplant already done? try to think possitive i guess...or go on a rampage in town trying to find the pos who hit you.

Sorry to hear that man.

check your pm

Hope things turn out ok, man...

Wow that really stinks!

If the frame is rotted, maybe this is a great time to start looking around for a replacement. For $3000, I just picked up a T-top Formula that is in overall terrific condition with not a single spot of rust on the frame. //www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/080989.html

Locally here in Buffalo, there have been a number if interesting Fieros in good condition for sale as of late. If you have the cash I am sure you can find something.

BTW, do you know who hit the car? Can you turn it into their insurance? About 10 years ago, I had someone hit and total an 87 4 cyl coupe with 130K miles, a terribly rusted frame, and a motor that burned oil. Turned it into his insurance, and talked them up to $2000 for "repairs." With that money, I found an 85 SE V6 with 67K miles and a rust free chassis! It ended up being like a free trade in/upgrade (the hard way!).

Good luck!!