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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.
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Toshi '93 SSP '90 LX 'vert - Sold '87 LX hatch (parted out) '88 LX 'vert (should have never) '83 GL hatch (college car, long gone) |
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Maybe one is made in America and the other is made in China
I don't know. Seems strange. |
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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.
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J. Chism 1989 Mustang LX 5.0, 5 speed (ex-TX DPS car) #200882 unit# M9166- SOLD |
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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.
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John 1992 CHP #E895201 |
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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.
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Jim for the first time since 1998 there is only two left: 1984 Oregon SP unmarked 1986 Idaho SP |
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Thanks for the advise. I'll start looking for a used original.
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Toshi '93 SSP '90 LX 'vert - Sold '87 LX hatch (parted out) '88 LX 'vert (should have never) '83 GL hatch (college car, long gone) |
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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?
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Toshi '93 SSP '90 LX 'vert - Sold '87 LX hatch (parted out) '88 LX 'vert (should have never) '83 GL hatch (college car, long gone) |
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