Crash Test 59 Chevy vs New Malibu

[The Dude]

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O.K. You just stated "flimsy sheet metal fender" Maybe you need to check the 09 vs the 59 fenders thickness. The 59 crumpled way too easy, in my opinon. There is more metal in the inter fender well of the 59 compared to both fenders in 09.

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The fender on the Malibu is for looks, it serves no other purpose. Behind that fender is where the strenght is. You remove the fender and the car performs the same in the crash test. On the other hand, the fender on the Impala is all youve got. Remove it and the Malibu smashes into the Impalas cabin.