fiberglass fender install

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Daniel

Re: fiberglass fender install

Post by Daniel »

So what was the advantages of running the fiberglass fender over a stock metal one ? or why did you choose
fiberglass ? is it really lighter i never had a 124 fender off . I removed fenders off a 131 once they weight
nothing so i never considered replacing them with fiberglass replacements .
backyardbill

Re: fiberglass fender install

Post by backyardbill »

I could not find a complete steel fender anywhere at the time I was looking. The cheapest one I found (which was backordered) was $450 and required welding it together in three parts. The fibergalss one was cheaper and came in one complete piece (http://www.fiatparts.com/body2.htm).

Seam welding was beyond my skill set, so I went with the fiberglass.
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kbee00
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Your car is a: 1972 Spider
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Re: fiberglass fender install

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Fiberglass doesn't rust..... :)
1980 Strada (crushed)
1982 Strada (parts for the 1980 then crushed)
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Daniel

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Fiberglass doesn't rust.....
Good Point !
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SLOSpider
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Your car is a: 1973 124 Spider 2.0FI
Location: Lompoc, Ca USA

Re: fiberglass fender install

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backyardbill wrote:AndyO:

Fiberglass fender is now attached to car. Have a look:

http://www.glocktech.net/fiat/restorati ... t%2014.htm

The link seems to have all your pictures missing. Does anyone have pics of their fender removal. Im in the process of taking one off.

Brian
1975 124 Spider
1976 Mazda Cosmo http://www.mazdacosmo.com
1989 Chevy k5 Blazer
1967 GT Mustang Fastback
reg71

Re: fiberglass fender install

Post by reg71 »

SLOSpider wrote:
backyardbill wrote:AndyO:

Fiberglass fender is now attached to car. Have a look:

http://www.glocktech.net/fiat/restorati ... t%2014.htm

The link seems to have all your pictures missing. Does anyone have pics of their fender removal. Im in the process of taking one off.

Brian
hmm, I was able to see all the pictures...
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SLOSpider
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Your car is a: 1973 124 Spider 2.0FI
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Re: fiberglass fender install

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Yep I see them now with using google chrome must be a internet explorer issue.
1975 124 Spider
1976 Mazda Cosmo http://www.mazdacosmo.com
1989 Chevy k5 Blazer
1967 GT Mustang Fastback
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