I got a black eye...

**ZeGuru** · 08-26-2008, 01:56 AM

My father in law decided he no longer liked the look of my car, so he decided to back into it.

Ok, it wasn't intentional. He was really upset with himself because he thought I would be. Truth be told, I was actually quite excited about it! Since before I even bought this car, I thought it would be cool to do the 300C conversion to the front end (I thought about importing a Euro version until I learned about the costs associated with that). Now being the cheap bastard that I am, there was no way I was going to do that if there was nothing wrond with my car.

The damage I took doesn't look like it's enought to justify the conversion. Passanger side quarter, bumper cover, some internal crap, a new wire harness, and a new headlight. The hood looks completely untouched. If the hood would have taken damage, I think I would just pay for the other quater and a 300 headlight. But I'm not paying for a 300 hood!

So why am I still excited? SRT front end, sans hood! I've got the hook-up with the SRT bumper (I've got a good friend at the stealership).

Now if I can just find a clean set of 300 or Magnum SRT take off wheels and tires in the spring, I'll be feeling pretty good.

For those of you wondering where I've been lately... Working my tail off. Being in real estate, the job is a little harder than it used to be. So I end up working a lot more than before the meltdown. I'm also expecting child #2 in two weeks. We are reallly excited this time around since we have a better idea of what to expect.

**mexi** · 08-26-2008, 10:03 AM

you should of had him hit it one more time....and wha la needs hood now...lol

**SMosher** · 08-26-2008, 11:25 AM

It looks sad. :(

**Super T** · 08-26-2008, 11:32 AM

Any excuse is a good one :-) I'm doing the conversion right now as the result of an accident... trust me, you're nowhere NEAR the damage needed to make it worthwhile :-)

**ZeGuru** · 08-26-2008, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by SMosher

It looks sad. :(

it sure does! When I pulled the damaged light out, there was nothing holding it in place! I'm glad I took it out - with my luck, it would have fallen out while I was driving. Now it looks like a giant black eye, I did try straightening the front quater and I was quite amazed how plyable it was.

Originally Posted by Super T

Any excuse is a good one :-) I'm doing the conversion right now as the result of an accident... trust me, you're nowhere NEAR the damage needed to make it worthwhile :-)

I can't wait to see how yours turns out! I know I didn't have enough damage to go for the 300 conversion, which is why I am OK with the SRT front clip. I'm also pretty jazzed that I can have the shop NOT put the front license plate bracket back on!!!

I found out that my father in law was joking around with his wife earlier in the day. He was making gestures like she was going to hit our car when she was driving. karma!

**Super T** · 08-26-2008, 12:53 PM

^ SRT nose is still an awesome upgrade for sure. I never would have changed if it were all out of pocket. Funny about the plate bracket too... I saw the porter walk outside with a cordless drill and the bracket while I was signing the papers for my car. I jumped up from the table and ran outside and stopped him just before he started drilling. The salesman came out and asked me what was wrong. I said "He's not putting that on my car." The salesman said "He has to, you need the front plate in Illinois, it's required by law." I said "Then you can throw away those papers on the table and I'm driving my other one home."
I didn't get the bracket :-)

Funny about him joking earlier in the day... sorta. I'm sure she's laughing at him pretty hard now!

**viper3ez** · 08-26-2008, 02:37 PM

damn, i woulda sold you my 1 week old Cool Vanilla SRT front end before i traded my car. its only a week old and i'm driving up to minnesota to trade the car in

**ZeGuru** · 08-26-2008, 05:30 PM

Originally Posted by viper3ez

damn, i woulda sold you my 1 week old Cool Vanilla SRT front end before i traded my car. its only a week old and i'm driving up to minnesota to trade the car in

Well it looks like I am getting the RT front end. The shop doesn't want to mess with it :(

When are you coming up here? I'd have some money to pay for it in about 3 weeks.

I also have to sign a form that says I have a plate bracket on order and I will install it as soon as it comes in. And I also have to waive them from any liaibilities from me being stoppd and ticketed.

**stitchmonkey** · 08-26-2008, 05:45 PM

It's very inexpensive when you can find someone to swap with!

Front-end swap chapter 1

Front end swap chapter 2

Front End Swap chapter 3

front end swap chapter 4

front end swap chapter 5

**ZeGuru** · 08-26-2008, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by stitchmonkey

It's very inexpensive when you can find someone to swap with!

Front-end swap chapter 1

Front end swap chapter 2

Front End Swap chapter 3

front end swap chapter 4

front end swap chapter 5

I would bet if I had a 300 and wanted a magnum front end, My PM box would be full.

On the other side, I doubt there are too many 300 owners who wish they would have bought a Charger instead :(

One can always hope....

**Super T** · 08-26-2008, 07:06 PM

Originally Posted by StPaulGuRu

Well it looks like I am getting the RT front end. The shop doesn't want to mess with it :(

When are you coming up here? I'd have some money to pay for it in about 3 weeks.

I also have to sign a form that says I have a plate bracket on order and I will install it as soon as it comes in. And I also have to waive them from any liaibilities from me being stoppd and ticketed.

Shop doesn't want to mess with it? Huh? What's there to mess with, order the parts, put them on.

**stitchmonkey** · 08-26-2008, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by StPaulGuRu

I would bet if I had a 300 and wanted a magnum front end, My PM box would be full.

On the other side, I doubt there are too many 300 owners who wish they would have bought a Charger instead :(

One can always hope....

The guy I swapped with actually posted his wanna trade thread over a year earlier and No bites, he even said heforgot about it! I just happened across it one day and BAMM! Done deal. 300s look real good with the Magnum nose I think!

**ZeGuru** · 08-26-2008, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by Super T

Shop doesn't want to mess with it? Huh? What's there to mess with, order the parts, put them on.

That was my feeling too. Just getting him to agree to not put on the license plate braket was a major battle.

Originally Posted by stitchmonkey

The guy I swapped with actually posted his wanna trade thread over a year earlier and No bites, he even said heforgot about it! I just happened across it one day and BAMM! Done deal. 300s look real good with the Magnum nose I think!

I agree! There is no better looking wagon than the 300 (The SRT is a close second). I am really surprised that Chrysler didn't continue the magnum under the 300 umbrella.

**Fondy** · 08-26-2008, 10:56 PM

sorry to hear about the front end buts its funny how we always turn it around and think about what we could get from it. Im always waiting for someone to back into the magnum just dead center dont hurt anything but the bumper...... ok that wont happen. LOL

hope its like new soon. it does look sad.