High, working on My boys car who wrapped it round a hedge, stripped the front right down to the front frame by drilling out spots, got another and offered it up, only to find it didn't quite fit, obviously the hedge stump had put a great V in the middle and "pulled" them together.

 

Its only about 1/4 " difference (see Photo) so what are my options,

 

a) give up

b) push it apart then fit the panel.

 

My idea is to get my 1 ton hydraulic pump and wedge it between the 2 with some steel packing, apply some pressure and push on the panel when the frame is open. So what do you reckon.

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get it jigged properly mate, im waiting to get my m3 to a jig, they have all the correct measurments and will make sure there is no real chassis damage