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elzombo · 11-02-2010, 05:21 PM

So I was able to do a little today (despite the wiper set back...still hoping to get some advice on how to deal with those mofos).

Took off the front fenders and was VERY happy to see they are in excellent shape inside as well as out. Also took off the inner fenders and although I knew they weren't in the best shape, they are worse off than I thought. I was wondering, should I just go ahead and replace them now or just leave them and if and when the time comes, replace them?

You can see how they're already pretty rough and the PO welded what appears to be some sort of brace/bracket to ensure the fender didn't eventually just fall off into the tire while the vehicle was driving. Don't want that to happen to me...You can see in the pics that part of the fender is just toast.

11-02-2010, 05:21 PM	#3
elzombo Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 64	Current Progress So I was able to do a little today (despite the wiper set back...still hoping to get some advice on how to deal with those mofos). Took off the front fenders and was VERY happy to see they are in excellent shape inside as well as out. Also took off the inner fenders and although I knew they weren't in the best shape, they are worse off than I thought. I was wondering, should I just go ahead and replace them now or just leave them and if and when the time comes, replace them? You can see how they're already pretty rough and the PO welded what appears to be some sort of brace/bracket to ensure the fender didn't eventually just fall off into the tire while the vehicle was driving. Don't want that to happen to me...You can see in the pics that part of the fender is just toast. Attached Images Last edited by elzombo; 11-02-2010 at 05:22 PM.