Replacing bumper on a 240

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Willie Bannister

Its an '89 with 195K. I got hit a while ago and the front bumper was
literally pulled out of its "sockets". Also busted the turn signal
housing. All the lights continue to work. (Did I tell you I love this
car??)

After getting an initial estimate or 3200 dollars (I love it, but can't
afford that much love), i decided to peruse my local junkyard...wow.

Here are the questions....1) has the bumper and associated supports and
covers changed radically on the 240?? 2) If I can locate a sound bumper
on an 86-90 240, will there be any fit issues??? 3) Any
concerns/differences between a sedan and a wagon?


The light housing is a different issue..they seem to be amongst the
first items to be recycled.

Am I imagining things, or will a new bumper assembly essentially "slide"
into front end of the vehicle; something a body shop could do within a
day?

Please advise.
 
Willie Bannister said:
Its an '89 with 195K. I got hit a while ago and the front bumper was
literally pulled out of its "sockets". Also busted the turn signal
housing. All the lights continue to work. (Did I tell you I love this
car??)

After getting an initial estimate or 3200 dollars (I love it, but can't
afford that much love), i decided to peruse my local junkyard...wow.

Here are the questions....1) has the bumper and associated supports and
covers changed radically on the 240?? 2) If I can locate a sound bumper
on an 86-90 240, will there be any fit issues??? 3) Any
concerns/differences between a sedan and a wagon?


The light housing is a different issue..they seem to be amongst the
first items to be recycled.

Am I imagining things, or will a new bumper assembly essentially "slide"
into front end of the vehicle; something a body shop could do within a
day?
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Sedan and wagon bumpers are identical, they changed in '86 but '86 to '93
body parts are identical. Four bolts hold the bumper on once you remove the
trim, it should take about an hour to swap it, however if they gave you a
$3200 estimate I would guess there's some sheetmetal damage. If you got hit,
won't the insurance cover it?
 
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