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I live in South Africa, and have a 1981 308 GTSi. It is Rosso with Crema, has 55,000 kms and unfortunately a bent nose! I had my first ever accident and messed the front up pretty badly. The damage is purely superficial and there is absolutely no chassis damage. The damage is only from the front indicator lights forward but the bonnet (hood) also needs replacement.
My question is whether the whole front "clip" must be replaced or whether the damaged front portion can be cut off and replaced from a donor car. The latter scenario is preferable to me as the car is with the agents (the only Ferrari approved panel shop) and if the whole clip and related parts must be replaced, the car will more than likely end up an economic write-off. It would be terrible to have this scenario as the car is actually driveable (not very pretty though) and is a very good example. There is a donor car available locally that burned out but still has the front end intact.
Any advice in this regard will be greatly appreciated
My question is whether the whole front "clip" must be replaced or whether the damaged front portion can be cut off and replaced from a donor car. The latter scenario is preferable to me as the car is with the agents (the only Ferrari approved panel shop) and if the whole clip and related parts must be replaced, the car will more than likely end up an economic write-off. It would be terrible to have this scenario as the car is actually driveable (not very pretty though) and is a very good example. There is a donor car available locally that burned out but still has the front end intact.
Any advice in this regard will be greatly appreciated