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Bruce Jacobs



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 05, 2010 8:46 am    Post subject: Beetle fender recommendations Reply with quote

Okay, so I sanded down the fenders on my bug and they are just shot full of Bondo. Can't see putting them back on the car. I'll hang onto them, though -- a talented metal man (or possibly myself in the distant future) might be able to finesse them back.

Twenty some-odd years ago I replaced the fenders on another beetle with aftermarket. Fit was so-so, but they looked good for a daily driver. My current project will not be a show-car, but a nice sunny-day-driver. I know that nothing will be as nice as original German tin. Has anyone had any experience with new aftermarket fenders lately? If so, from where?
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Clyde



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 06, 2010 10:41 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NOS (new old stock) is the way to go if you want thick ones that fit right. They may cost more, but it's worth it 'cause it'll save a lot of headaches.
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Bruce Jacobs



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 07, 2010 11:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah, I was thinking that too. But I think I got the next best thing. Joey up at All Around Restos hooked me up with some used German fenders. They're slightly dinged with some small tears, but for the price I can work with it. Much better than the ones I pulled off my car. He also sold me a brand new windshield for a really great price!
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