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> What should I do about my left front fender?, Should I replace or try fixing it?
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post Apr 3 2009, 09:42 AM
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So my left front fender is damaged pretty bad but not too bad. I am trying to figure out the best way to fix it. Either fix the existing one or put a new one on.
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post Apr 3 2009, 10:09 AM
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post Apr 3 2009, 10:12 AM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Apr 3 2009, 11:09 AM) *

Replace

That is what I was thinking. Especially since the POV had a good used one to replace it that I now have. Kind of wouldn't make sense for him to have bought if he didnt think it needed replacement.
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post Apr 3 2009, 10:27 AM
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I'd take a hammer and dolly to it first... at least try to repair it first. The worst that could happen would be you get a good workout and piss off a neighbor with all the hammering.

this article looks like a good start:

http://www.tachrev.com/JeffLilly/hammer.pdf
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post Apr 3 2009, 10:31 AM
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another site for metalworking: http://www.metalshapers.org/tips/covell/
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post Apr 3 2009, 10:37 AM
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[ piss off a neighbor with all the hammering.

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post Apr 3 2009, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE(RJMII @ Apr 3 2009, 11:31 AM) *

another site for metalworking: http://www.metalshapers.org/tips/covell/

Thanks for the links. I have thought about doing both and I think I will try to repair it first before I even try to cut the car up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Apr 3 2009, 10:42 AM
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Good place to practice. What does the rest of the car look like?
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post Apr 3 2009, 10:44 AM
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The bar I circled in red, is it suppoesed to be attached to where the arrow is pointing?
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post Apr 3 2009, 10:46 AM
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QUOTE(PanelBilly @ Apr 3 2009, 11:42 AM) *

Good place to practice. What does the rest of the car look like?

Here is the link to my first thread on the car n all the pics I took to show everyone. This is actually my first 914 too.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=94206
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post Apr 3 2009, 11:08 AM
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That's about 4 hours worth of grinding, hammering and welding. I'd fix it. You may need to sub it out to a GOOD metal guy. They may need to do a body pull to correct the alignment. But it is repairable. It's up to you.
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post Apr 3 2009, 11:13 AM
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That's about 4 hours worth of grinding, hammering and welding. I'd fix it. You may need to sub it out to a GOOD metal guy. They may need to do a body pull to correct the alignment. But it is repairable. It's up to you.

OK. What I have decided is to try n get it fixed than. Thanks all for the suggestions and opinions given. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Apr 4 2009, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(RJMII @ Apr 3 2009, 09:27 AM) *

I'd take a hammer and dolly to it first... at least try to repair it first. The worst that could happen would be you get a good workout and piss off a neighbor with all the hammering.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) if thats just surface rust...
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post Apr 4 2009, 04:35 PM
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QUOTE(orange914 @ Apr 4 2009, 05:10 PM) *

QUOTE(RJMII @ Apr 3 2009, 09:27 AM) *

I'd take a hammer and dolly to it first... at least try to repair it first. The worst that could happen would be you get a good workout and piss off a neighbor with all the hammering.



(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) if thats just surface rust...

Yeah. Hopefully it is just surface rust.
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