Need some NEW Body Panels...where to buy?

Rick 91GT · 01-23-2002, 09:23 AM

I need a new LH (Driver Side) fender and need to know where you guys/gals have bought them from. The FORD original fenders are over $200 and the repro's are $150 from what I have found? Where have you guys/gals bought yours? Did they fit well, match up to body lines..etc

Thanks,

Rick

fiveohpatrol · 01-23-2002, 10:24 AM

mustangs unlimited has ford fenders for $200.00 even.

I haven't had any experience with 87-93 fender replacement, but on a 68 stang I used to have had a reproduction fender on it and I could never get it to line up right.

So I would definately spend the little extra cash on the Ford part.

Do you know anyone that works for a Ford dealer? I worked in one over the summer and got Ford parts VERY cheap through the parts dept. I'm willing to guess it would be less than $200 if you had someone that works there buy it for ya. You also wouldn't have to pay for shipping.

good luck

Rick 91GT · 01-23-2002, 03:03 PM

Yeah..I went through that on a 67 I had. I have heard that even the approved repro's don't fit great, so looks like I need to see if anyone I know knows someone that works at a FORD dealer so I can get a orginal..man that's a lot of money for a fender.

exgmguy · 01-23-2002, 04:42 PM

Stay away from Cobra Auto Designs. I ordered a glass hatch a week or more before Christmas. Their "7 to 10 days" must mean February or March.

In other words, it has not arrived yet.

Chevyguy · 01-23-2002, 04:52 PM

My Buddy just took over a Ford Dealership body shop. He says that all the sheetmetal for our Mustangs are already off listing and they cannot be ordered. Of course there are still many new Ford 1/4 panels, doors and fenders out there so apparently the NOS hunt has already begun!

P.S. If someone knows how he could order or get sheetmetal, let me know. This is his first manager job and he always worked on Chevys before he works in Medford MA so he could help out all you Mass Stangers!!

fiveohpatrol · 01-23-2002, 10:35 PM

Hey Rick, I forgot to mention, why don't you get a pair of fiberglass fenders and lighten her up even more?

not sure how much those run though, or where to get them for that matter

Rick 91GT · 01-23-2002, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by fiveohpatrol
Hey Rick, I forgot to mention, why don't you get a pair of fiberglass fenders and lighten her up even more?

not sure how much those run though, or where to get them for that matter

I thought about that but I have no idea where to get them either, I haven't come across them on the net anywhere yet. A buddy of mine has a friend that owns a body shop and he uses these repro fenders and said they fit everytime no surpirse, he use's them a lot and reccomends them. He can get me one at a really decent price, I may jusy go that route

jimberg · 01-25-2002, 10:56 AM

Late Model Restoration Supply (www.50resto.com) has those parts. They even have the rear quarter panels. The fenders are $150 for your year car. They're the reproduction parts though.

Rick 91GT · 01-25-2002, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by jimberg
Late Model Restoration Supply (www.50resto.com) has those parts. They even have the rear quarter panels. The fenders are $150 for your year car. They're the reproduction parts though.

JIM!!!! I have sent you a few e-mails I thought you dropped off the face of the earth, hope all is well. I sent you the SpeedBrain progam back in Dec, did you get it?

89Saleen215 · 01-25-2002, 03:29 PM

Here's a site I got off one of these bb's --> http://www.autobodypartsonline.com <-- never ordered anything from them, but their prices aren't too shabby.

Saleen 89-215

barlow · 01-28-2002, 01:33 PM

I have both fenders off a Red 88 LX both for a $100.00 if you are interested.

Rick 91GT · 01-28-2002, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by barlow
I have both fenders off a Red 88 LX both for a $100.00 if you are interested.

Thanks for the offer but the fenders changed in 91 to a larger opening due to the larger 16" ponies.

barlow · 01-28-2002, 03:34 PM

Thats cool. Good luck finding what you need.

01-23-2002, 09:23 AM	#1
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Need some NEW Body Panels...where to buy? I need a new LH (Driver Side) fender and need to know where you guys/gals have bought them from. The FORD original fenders are over $200 and the repro's are $150 from what I have found? Where have you guys/gals bought yours? Did they fit well, match up to body lines..etc Thanks, Rick __________________ *D/R 10108 NMRA Drag Radial, 25.5 chassis, F1R* *Check out RNH Performance Performance Engines and Custom Fabrication.* *From Mild to Wild we can build what you want, when you want it.* FOR SALE Stainless Steel Torque Box Supports

01-23-2002, 10:24 AM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	mustangs unlimited has ford fenders for $200.00 even. I haven't had any experience with 87-93 fender replacement, but on a 68 stang I used to have had a reproduction fender on it and I could never get it to line up right. So I would definately spend the little extra cash on the Ford part. Do you know anyone that works for a Ford dealer? I worked in one over the summer and got Ford parts VERY cheap through the parts dept. I'm willing to guess it would be less than $200 if you had someone that works there buy it for ya. You also wouldn't have to pay for shipping. good luck __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-23-2002, 03:03 PM	#3
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Yeah..I went through that on a 67 I had. I have heard that even the approved repro's don't fit great, so looks like I need to see if anyone I know knows someone that works at a FORD dealer so I can get a orginal..man that's a lot of money for a fender. __________________ *D/R 10108 NMRA Drag Radial, 25.5 chassis, F1R* *Check out RNH Performance Performance Engines and Custom Fabrication.* *From Mild to Wild we can build what you want, when you want it.* FOR SALE Stainless Steel Torque Box Supports

01-23-2002, 04:52 PM	#5
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	My Buddy just took over a Ford Dealership body shop. He says that all the sheetmetal for our Mustangs are already off listing and they cannot be ordered. Of course there are still many new Ford 1/4 panels, doors and fenders out there so apparently the NOS hunt has already begun! P.S. If someone knows how he could order or get sheetmetal, let me know. This is his first manager job and he always worked on Chevys before he works in Medford MA so he could help out all you Mass Stangers!! __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

01-23-2002, 10:35 PM	#6
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	Hey Rick, I forgot to mention, why don't you get a pair of fiberglass fenders and lighten her up even more? not sure how much those run though, or where to get them for that matter __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-23-2002, 04:42 PM	#4
exgmguy Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Utica, Michigan Posts: 2,631	Stay away from Cobra Auto Designs. I ordered a glass hatch a week or more before Christmas. Their "7 to 10 days" must mean February or March. In other words, it has not arrived yet.

01-25-2002, 10:56 AM	#8
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	Late Model Restoration Supply (www.50resto.com) has those parts. They even have the rear quarter panels. The fenders are $150 for your year car. They're the reproduction parts though. __________________ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

01-25-2002, 03:29 PM	#10
89Saleen215 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Posts: 14	Here's a site I got off one of these bb's --> http://www.autobodypartsonline.com <-- never ordered anything from them, but their prices aren't too shabby. Saleen 89-215

01-28-2002, 01:33 PM	#11
barlow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: California Posts: 2	I have both fenders off a Red 88 LX both for a $100.00 if you are interested.

01-28-2002, 03:34 PM	#13
barlow Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: California Posts: 2	Thats cool. Good luck finding what you need.

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