careldo Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Hey guys, Like to know where i can get a new replacement fender for my 92 eldo.Looked at a couple from the junk yard and they where in crappy condition so i thought why not an aftermarket one. Thanks for you help guys. Careldo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KHE Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 I would avoid aftermarket body panels at all costs...you will spend so much time reworking it to make it look good that it's not worth it. The aftermarket panels are most likely not double galvanized either. Check www.cadauto.com for a good used one. Kevin '93 Fleetwood Brougham '05 Deville '04 Deville 2013 Silverado Z71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careldo Posted April 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Thanks KHE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 My 92 Deville front fender is made of plastic or some polymer. Are the 92 Eldo's made of steel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJPut Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Try Keystone for aftermarket parts. http://www.keystone-auto.com/ Personally, I would rather spend a lot less for a part for a 92 than get a used or new part. If the shop primes and paints the fender properly it will most likely last as long as a new OEM. I wouldn't be concerned that the panel might not last ten years if you only plan on keeping the car another 5. Also, Veng makes aftermarkets parts as well. Are you sure it can't be repaired?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careldo Posted April 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 EJPUT, The fender can be repaired i am just weighing my options, though i am not to keen on having body filler put on my car when the rest of the car has none. PAUL T, the eldo has a steel fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAUL T Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 If they pound the dent out right the body filler will be minimal and the cost will be a lot less than a new fender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careldo Posted April 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 True but the cost of the repair is 350.00 at this point i figured maybe a good used and some paint could possible be around the same cost and no filler then i'm a happy camper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 Try car-part.com They have an insane amout of used parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EJPut Posted April 28, 2004 Report Share Posted April 28, 2004 $350 is not bad. Having body filler is no big deal if the shop is good. Once they pound out the dent they may only need a skim (about 1/8 inch) coat of filler. Unknown to some people, new cars that get damaged in shipping have repairs done to them and no one ever knows that they were repaired with filler. Also, depending on where the damage is, the shop may be able to blend the color within the panel, if you replace, and the shop cannot exactly tint the color to match, they will want to blend into the hood and door to achieve a good color match, this will drive the $$$$up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
careldo Posted April 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Thanks guys for all the replies. something to think about ,will let eveyone no in the future how it works out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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