[berner]

I found a pair of original, rust free 70 front fenders. The guy wants $450/ea. Worth it?

 

[Bowtie70ss]

NOS ones are $1500 each, repops are in the neighborhood of $350 each. If they are straight I would say yes.

 

[Dean]

I'd say yes IF they are truly original rust free 70 fenders.
Maybe not IF they are station wagon/El Camino fenders but I don't really know about those.

 

[berner]

I've never seen repo fenders off a car. Is there any way of telling if they're original or repos?

Thanks

 

[Bowtie70ss]

The weld/cage nuts and the gauge of the metal. Also the body lines are more crisp on GM fenders. There should be some wear on them if they have original paint. It can be hard but I would compare it to a original one if in doubt (if you have one)

 

[berner]

Thanks again. The guy's sending me pics and said he'd give me first crack at them. I'll take an old fender along to make sure they aren't 71-72's.

Looks like a road trip this weekend. :thumbsup:

 

[berner]

The guy sent pics. I don't think they're repos. The left looks like it might have a bit of rust directly behind the wheelwell. The rear braces look good. The braces on my original fenders are shot.

Thanks

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