First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Scott, Maybe my advice can help since I work in an auto body shop. Things are usually replaced if a part is cheaper to replace vs. the amount in labor to repair. Where I live and work, our labor rate is at $52/hour.?For example,?if that is a 6 hour dent and if a new fender is $600??; then repair it.?You could look for a good used one too ( I have a extra one I might part with??) But if that was my fender, I would repair.? I would consider another bumper, (maybe used) unless you prefer to keep original. Now if you decide on new parts, then one thing to be aware of if the difference of metal thinkness as well as fit to original parts. I hope this help. Greg
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 12:39 pm Subject: Re: [FGF] Repair or replace? First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List ......................................................................... Early March there was a person selling a set of NOS 68 FB fenders for $500/ea on craigslist.? He's located in Oregon.? If you really want NOS metal on the car, may worth checking with him to see if he still has it.? His name is Tim, pdxtim at gmail.com -----Original Message----- From: Scott Everson <[email protected]> To: 'First Generation Firebird-L' <[email protected]> Sent: Mon, 6 Apr 2009 9:51 pm Subject: [FGF] Repair or replace? First Generation Firebird-L Mailing List .......................................................................... OK all you body & paint experts. I've got a '67 bird with a crunched left front fender & bumper (compliments of my beautiful daughter, so I couldn't even get mad - yes, the same daughter who's in the wedding photos). After visiting two body shops, one of them is telling me they can repair the fender and send the bumper to Salt Lake Chrome for straightening and refinishing. The other shop is telling me to replace both the fender and the bumper. They say that the fender is damaged at just the wrong place (right at the very leading edge) and that it would be better to buy a new one. Here are some pics: http://picasaweb.google.com/EversonFam/Firebird#5321802470000446114 The car's been in my family since 1969 and it has all original metal, matching numbers, etc. Other than some rust in all the usual places, it's never had any major body damage. I prefer not to replace any parts that can be repaired, but I also want the car straight. I'd love to have your opinions/recommendations. Thanks in advance. Scott '67 326 HO ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGe nFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Submissions to Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Unsubscribe from Firebird-L: <[email protected]> Help: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/firebird/Firebird-L.html> Classifieds: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/ubb/> Owner Pictures: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/show/> Donations: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store/cart.mv?999999> FGF Merchandise: <http://FirstGenFirebird.org/store>
