I have a 97 Toyota Previa with front end damage. These have a mid-engine so it still runs, but I'll need to remove the radiator from the fan before test driving it to see if there is any additional damage to steering, etc. I don't think there is, I drove it maybe a hundred feet and it seemed fine but since the power steering leaked I am not 100%.

There's no way i can afford to have it professionally repaired, so it's up to me to do what i can. I am trying to get an estimator out to my house to evaluate it anyway, especially whether there is problematic frame damage, but seeing as there is only 1 shop within 30 miles and they are short-handed that may be difficult. Anyway I doubt there is serious frame damage from the most recent collision. It was in a right-front end collision before I owned it, I have suspected lingering damage because the right front wheel rubs on hard turns. I am pretty much certain that the passenger side frame extension is bent now that everything is off, so that will need professional help.

I don't know if I will even try to make it perfect again, but need to make the hood work and have a functional bumper, ac condensor, radiator and lights.

Putting the fender damage aside for the moment-the passenger side separated about an inch near the windshield, and the driver side now pinches the driver door...my main area of interest is what they call the radiator support sub assembly. It consists of 3 parts, possibly welded together (that's where you can help me...are they?) the cross member and the 2 shaped pieces that the headlights mount to. Are these parts indeed welded together, and are they also welded to other parts? These are the main body parts I think need to be replaced to have a straight and flush surface so I can start other repairs. I do not weld.
They are parts 53202, 53203 and 53205 in the diagram here:

https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dlya- ... 39-4497139

Going to try and post a pic of the van as it is now so you can see most of those parts (except 53202 behind right headlight) , with bumpers grill and ac/condensor removed.


Actually that was before I removed stuff. After is below: