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Date: 3-28-08 10:00
From: 73turk View user's profile
Subject: 74 Shock tower repair

Hi new to the board and I am considering a 74 that has had some repair to both towers. Unable to view in person and I was curious on some thoughts on these pics Just does not look right to me


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Date: 3-28-08 10:42
From: Supergeek View user's profile
Subject: Re: 74 Shock tower repair

meyere30 wrote:
WTF did they use, a sledge hammer.


Thats the first thing I thought. Looks like they bondo'd the shock towers! Be afraid. Be very afraid!!
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Date: 3-29-08 05:27
From: c.d.iesel in South West Connecticut - Darien = The Right Coast View user's profile Send e-mail
Subject: Re: 74 Shock tower repair

TAKE A good look in above the rear wheel and your looking at the outside
of the boxed in section where water/salt collects . If it's freshly painted, undercoated, RUNNNNNNNNNNNNNNnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
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2002 BMW 325xiTouring 29k miles
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Date: 3-29-08 06:13
From: 73turk View user's profile
Subject: Re: 74 Shock tower repair

Yes I thats what I was thinking bondo on top of a spotty weld job.
THANKS!
I was looking to expand my collection but not with this situation.
Glad to be part of this community finally!
My ride a 73 Turkis



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