My heart is broken….

Justasgood · Apr 23, 2024

So this happened:

Mechanic at my shop left a truck running and somehow it jumped into reverse and smashed my front end.

I now need a new/replacement bumper. Any ideas? Anyone here have one for sale?

GrabberOrange69 · Apr 23, 2024

That sucks. Sorry to hear!

mbc0724 · Apr 23, 2024

Justasgood said:
So this happened: View attachment 1651817 View attachment 1651818

Mechanic at my shop left a truck running and somehow it jumped into reverse and smashed my front end.

I now need a new/replacement bumper. Any ideas? Anyone here have one for sale?

See Craigslist Fresno for front bumper for sale 1971-1972 right now.

PlymCrazy · Apr 23, 2024

Looks like AMD has them in stock...

Front Bumper - 73-74 Charger Front Bumpers | AMD 100-2673

Jerry Hall · Apr 23, 2024

Looks like someone's insurance is going to be involved. Try Tri-City Plating, they straighten bumpers before rechroming.

1967coronet · Apr 23, 2024

That sucks, sorry to see.
The good side is that bumper did it's job.
That nice hood looks fine.

Justasgood · Apr 23, 2024

PlymCrazy said:
Looks like AMD has them in stock...

Front Bumper - 73-74 Charger Front Bumpers | AMD 100-2673

Weird, I looked and they only had the 71-72 with the badge available.

Thanks

Don Frelier · Apr 23, 2024

Sounds kinda fishy to me.
The truck just went into reverse on it's own?

Was it one of those fancy Ford trucks perhaps?
Ford Transmissions Failure to Hold in Park

RemCharger · Apr 23, 2024

^^^ I was going to ask if it was a Ford too

Justasgood · Apr 23, 2024

RemCharger said:
^^^ I was going to ask if it was a Ford too

Lol!!! It was a Ford! 1972 in shop to pull the 351W and swap in a Coyote.

PlymCrazy · Apr 23, 2024

Justasgood said:
Weird, I looked and they only had the 71-72 with the badge available.

Thanks

I just put one in the AMD shopping cart just to be sure the order for the right one sticks. I'm not buying it for you LOL :poke:

Justasgood · Apr 23, 2024

Ordered!!

Don Frelier · Apr 23, 2024

Seems as though the shop should be buying it?
And installing it...

dadsbee · Apr 23, 2024

I'd say someone backed into it, considering the minimal damage, but who am I to question a vehicle going into reverse on it's own!?

RemCharger · Apr 23, 2024

I remember them talking about that when we were doing transmissions in tech school. They would just " rattle out of park".
Never had the great opportunity to see it happen in real time though

Don Frelier · Apr 23, 2024

dadsbee said:
I'd say someone backed into it, considering the minimal damage, but who am I to question a vehicle going into reverse on it's own!?

If only there was a 7-Up machine nearby to cushion the blow.

Justasgood · Apr 23, 2024

Don Frelier said:
Seems as though the shop should be buying it?
And installing it...

I work here and he is a mechanic here as well. We help each other and he is paying out of pocket to make it right.

Justasgood · Apr 23, 2024

Don Frelier said:
If only there was a 7-Up machine nearby to cushion the blow.

Lol!! Prefer the bumper to any body damage.

Don Frelier · Apr 23, 2024

Justasgood said:
I work here and he is a mechanic here as well. We help each other and he is paying out of pocket to make it right.

Oooo well that certainly makes a difference. :thumbsup:

YY1 · Apr 23, 2024

fords have had issues slipping into R from P at least twice since the 70's.

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