AboutSkip Bollinger Expertise Heretofore, I will NOT answer any mechanical question. I am not qualified and can only offer speculations. You are better served by others that are true Techs. With that being said, please only ask about parts and locating obsolete Auto Parts. Thank you.
I have the ability to locate quite a few mechanical parts for American made vehicles fron the 1900`s to present. Some are OEM and some are aftermarket. This would include engine, brake and chassis parts. Body parts and trim are VERY difficult to find but you may inquire.
If you need assistance in repair, I have illustrated books for major American manufacturers that show some illustrations BEFORE 1974. If needed, I can supply repair manuals for your specific vehicle.
PLEASE REMEBER I'M A PARTS SPECIALIST, NOT A TECH!! Thank you..
Skip
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Question Skip, my gf recently backed my 04 chevy trlblzer into a tree and jarred the bumper out of its guides (among other things). I'm looking for detailed inst on how to remove the r bumper so I can get to work underneath it. any ideas?? thanks
Answer David,
This question is SO far out of my realm of expertise, I shouldn't even be offering these thoughts but will try to give you some guidance. Body work is something I know NOTHING about.
I THINK there are body repair manuals offered by companies such as Motor's Repair Manuals. You might hit your local Library and look in the Reference Section to see if you can find such a manual.
If you have no success there, you might hit a couple of Body Shops to see if they have a book you can look at. They may have something. You might tell them you have $500.00 deductible and can't afford to fix it now but just want to get it straightened up so it isn't so noticeable.
As a last resort, you might hit a GM dealership to see if they may have something you can look at.
While you are at the body shop and GM dealership, you might look to see if they may have a Trailblazer in there with rear end damage. Talk to the bodymen to see if any of them have run into this problem. It is worth the question. All they can tell you is "Get out". I doubt if they will.
You might tell your girl friend she owes you a keg of beer and free liberties for a year!!
David, I KNOW this doesn't answer your question but I hope it may give you some ideas about where to go. Please remember, I'm a Parts Professional, NOT A BODY MAN. (except when it comes to my wife).
Good luck..
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