front clip moved

[johny89]

since ive put on my grille guard (pics will follow) i noticed the passenger side of the front clip has move +-1inch backwards, (front bumper isn't straight due to a previous accident (don't know how hard it's from the prev owner) chassis had been checked and should be straight so my question is how can i move the front clip seperatly?

 

[1970Custom]

If the bumper isn't straight I'd fix that before working on moving the body panels.

Are your fender-to-door gaps even on both sides?

 

[johny89]

no they aren't even, one door is dented because it always hits the fender when opening.

 

[1970Custom]

Basic autobody is to start at point of impact and fix the damage from there. Fix the bumper, check for any frame/structural damage, and then adjust the fender and core support if needed.

 

[Fellro]

I am not clear for sure which way you want to move it. If you needed to move 1" backwards, which to me would be closer to the cab, you would have that much gap between the fender and door.

 

[1970Custom]

If I'm reading it right, its got damage from the bumper back and needs some straightening.

 

[johny89]

pulled the bumper as far to origin as possible, the disalignment photos can e found here: http://s432.beta.photobucket.com/user/ZZfree007/library/f150/exterior/body%20damage

 

[1970Custom]

Any chance on a shot of the driver side door gap like you took of the pass side?

 

[Fellro]

Actually not that bad out of position. The bumper is likely the main adjustment needed.

 

[johny89]

can i adjust bumper mounting surface? or do i need new?

 

[Fellro]

The bumper has plenty of adjustment. The holes are slotted.

 

[johny89]

loosened bolts of wheel arches, repositioned the panels and tightened bolts, door gaps are now ok