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Old 02-13-2018, 02:27 AM
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Post Nova front fenders...

Stay away from the repro stuff...if you go that route you will live to regret it!!

Best bet is to use original assembly line pieces...fix rust or damage as needed...I emphasize 'assembly line pieces'...some of the later NOS stuff may not work as well as the originals.

The assembly line parts are the only way to go...things will line up...molding will fit properly...etc.

If you do a quality repair to the originals there won't be any problems.

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Stay away from the repro stuff...if you go that route you will live to regret it!!

Best bet is to use original assembly line pieces...fix rust or damage as needed...I emphasize 'assembly line pieces'...some of the later NOS stuff may not work as well as the originals.

The assembly line parts are the only way to go...things will line up...molding will fit properly...etc.

If you do a quality repair to the originals there won't be any problems.

-wilma
Agree 100%

A used assembly line fender will fit better...

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Old 02-15-2018, 04:18 PM
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I needed a RH fender for my 71 -- the original fender was trashed on the bottom. Ordered a replacement for it -- the damn thing didn't even fit very well in the box it came in. Sent it back -- got to work on the original and made it right. TAZ
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