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1999 Ford Taurus rear end

Tiny
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1999 Ford Taurus 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

I bought my Taurus with a smashed back end. I took a look at it and the trunk won't open and I was told that the rear bracket was broke almost in half
Thursday, September 9th, 2010 AT 2:34 PM

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Tiny
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What is your question?
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 7:18 AM
Tiny
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How can I fix it?

Can I just replace the rear bracket so I can pull the trunk back into place. The lid is fine its just the bottom part that needs to be fixed
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 8:46 AM
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Is there any way you could upload a picture of the damage for me to see?
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 11:38 PM
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I can try in the morning
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Friday, September 10th, 2010 AT 11:53 PM
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I'll be looking for them.
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Saturday, September 11th, 2010 AT 12:42 AM
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Here's 2 of the outside bumper and 2 of underneath the bumper


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/570863_IMG00191201009111137_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/570863_IMG00192201009111137_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/570863_IMG00194201009111139_1.jpg



https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/570863_IMG00195201009111140_2.jpg

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Saturday, September 11th, 2010 AT 11:09 AM
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What do you think?
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Sunday, September 12th, 2010 AT 12:32 PM
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From what I see, you have two choices. First, (and most expensive) would be to have the entire support removed and a new one welded into place. However, it looks like a clean break. What I would suggest is to have the part straightened and weleded where it broke.

Have you seen any body shops?
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Sunday, September 12th, 2010 AT 10:49 PM
Tiny
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Well I paid $1600 for the car but when I went to MACCO they said it would cost me $1600 for a new back end
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Monday, September 13th, 2010 AT 12:11 AM
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Good lord! Did you tell them you didn't want a new car just yours fixed? Have it looked at another shop and tell them what you would like done. See how they respond.
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Monday, September 13th, 2010 AT 11:54 AM
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Will do
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Monday, September 13th, 2010 AT 12:17 PM

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