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Old 12-22-2006, 06:18 AM   #83 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SAElise
Hey- guess who??

The clamshell is the front or rear fiberglass structure (essentially the "body") that encompasses the head/tail lights, etc. There are no bumpers, so any low impact accidents, hitting curbs, etc. will damage the clam. It is rather costly to repair. Here is a picture of a damaged front clam and a picture of a car with the front clam removed.
What a grisly site. . . . Heartbreaking. . . .How much is that part? $7K? State Farm is going to loooove me!
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