How do you replace inner fenders?
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
How do you replace inner fenders?
I went to look at an 81 today with a friend, for him. Both inner front fenders had been removed at some point. They appear to have been sawed just above the frame on the bottom and I didn't see any part of them under the fenders. Anybody know what is involved in correcting this back to original type condition?
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Is it possible the car has a one piece front end on it? I believe the one piece front clips don't come with inner fenders so perhaps they were never installed. How is the core-support installed if there are no inner fenders?
Regards,
Alan
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Mar 8, 2009 at 12:34 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
No, the fenders and hood appear to be the originals. I think the radiator support is bolted to part of the inner fenders that is still there. They were not removed entirely, just cut down to near the frame. Strange.
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Hi BK Looked at my 81 for comparison reasons today. There is not much inner fender down there. I guess with so many components removed gives it that really empty look. With a little brain storming this problem can be resolved!!!! Thanks again for all your help. Will be in touch. Karl
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That depends. 80-82 inner fender skirts were reshaped for the new front bumper. What you see may be all there is.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...0&dept_id=1427
Post a pic of what you found.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...0&dept_id=1427
Post a pic of what you found.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Mar 9, 2009 at 03:49 PM.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 5,086
Likes: 786
From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
That depends. 80-82 inner fender skirts were reshaped for the new front bumper. What you see may be all there is.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...0&dept_id=1427
Post a pic of what you found.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...0&dept_id=1427
Post a pic of what you found.
Those Eckler's inner fenders are $368 each and look like quite a project to install.
Thanks for the info.
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