Fender Prices
 

Does anyone know why such a price difference between fenders sold by Latemodel Restoration ($199.99) and National Parts Depot ($59.95)? I'm going to start collecting the parts I need for the body.

Maybe one is made in America and the other is made in China:headscratch:

I don't know. Seems strange.

I'd be Leary of the NPD fenders. They are probably made in china and will be a pain to fit to the car. I've seen some of these fenders that don't even follow the contours of the doors. You might try to find some nice original fenders and have them prepped for your car. Original ford tooling is always best. :)

Fenders
 

Visit a wrecking yard or better yet, craigslist for parts cars.
You can get good stuff at good prices sometimes.
like Chism said, original parts are best.

I would also find a good rustfree Ford Fender and use it. Even a brand new one will need to have dents and imperfections removed so there is no benefit to buying new unless you cant find an unrusty used one. Color doesn't matter because you will probably be taking it down to bare metal and primering anyway.

Thanks for the advise. I'll start looking for a used original.

Trunk Lid
 

What would you do for a trunk lid. Someone installed a Toyota Corolla wing on mine. So, now it's got four holes in the top and the bracing underneath had been cut away a little. Replace? Weld?

Try to find an original used one...although that is a little tougher as they all seem prone to rust. I have heard people had good luck on the metal ones from LRS, but I have never personally used one.

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