engine and drivetrain Smashed into a lifted Jeep on Halloween

[DakarDoug]

No damage to the Jeep but lots to my 2002. The radiator is pushed into the engine fan and the whole front is smashed. Sad thing is that I only had the radiator for a week before getting in the accident. The problem is that the car is in Italy and parts are hard to find as well as reputable body shops. Anyone have a good grille and kidney they want to part with or know someone who is selling one or even the cheapest part stores that carry new grilles?

[BOBERL15]

bavauto.com has (had) kidney's and grilles, don't how much you want to pay but they are there.

Ben

'74 tii - malaga

[Benz02]

Sorry for that Doug....I know the feeling. If you want new grills they'll probably be expensive..used, you'll obviously get a better price. Do you have insurance for this, or are you out of pocket?

[Gordon]

Walloth and Nesch has whole front end clips Shipping should be cheap since you live in Europe. Now the fun part is finding a body shop to do the work in Italy.

http://www.wallothnesch.com/e/framewelcome.htm Click on spare parts, then body work, then 1502-2002 turbo and body parts will pop up.

Good luck and keep us posted on the status.

G-Man

[DakarDoug]

Ben, it is all out of pocket. Still brings a tear to my eye. I am going to have it fixed and all of the rust spots repaired and then the whole car repainted. I priced new grilles but they are about $700 including the kidney. How is your babe running?

[Benz02]

She's running strong. I got the bumper back on and sessioned over Aguajito to get some bumpy corners in, then a high speed run (about 110), and all bolts are holding tight. But $700 for new grills...good grief. I know I've seen good sets for about $300 on ebay. One of the slats came out on mine and I've been meaning to fix it...last time this happened I used a straightened coat hanger and some JB Weld and got it back on pretty darn close to flush.

[Guest Anonymous]

I have a set of grills, not the center though. They are in nice shape but one would need to have the bezel from yours tacked onto it as it is missing, not a big deal though. I would like $100 for the set.... hogpie1@hotmail.com

[Biscuit3]

To everyone who buys or is even looking to buy new grille sets, make sure you ask the owner/seller if they have a gun. When they ask why, tell them it's because they are trying to rob you.

On the other hand, I cannot see why, even the later plastic ones, the grilles are so damn expensive. The best price I have seen for the earlier models is $295 for one (without the black slats) and that was at 2002AD. Everyone else needs to get a grip. I can tell you for sure these things aren't made out of 14K gold!