I would go with the body shop method to make sure it gets done right. If
you do get a fender from the big three it should be a perfect fit, since
they are using the "original" sheet metal stamps. I would avoid using
fillers or bondo until it is the only possible solution.
aaron
On Fri, 31 Jul 1998, Dana & Jane Du Fresne wrote:
>
> Hi everybody!
>
> A few weeks ago my '72 TR6 was hit in a parking lot of all places. I
> didn't see it happen, but eventually found out (a few minutes later) it
> was the owner of the store I was in. So, no problem getting it fixed
> (so far). He did leave without telling me, so the accident report shows
> a 'hit and run'.
>
> Now the question is, how do I have it fixed. The damage is minor (all
> to the driver side rear qtr. panel) small buckle outward at the base on
> the front wheel well and top of wheel well pushed in towards the trunk.
> The options that come to mind are:
>
> 1. Normal body work method. I understand there is a aluminum based body
> filler better(?) than 'bondo'. This would avoid breaking factory seams
> and misfits due to another unknown fender fit.
>
> 2. Remove and replace fender with 'new' fender from one of the big 3.
> Possible fit problems and remaking seams that look original.
>
> 3. I'm sure I can find a '72 rust free fender in good shape, probably
> the fit problems lessen, but I do break the original factory seams.
>
> Anyone have any input, other options, been there done that stories? I
> just want to get back to original as much as possible. This is North
> Carolina car with no rust and little if any filler.
>
> TIA,
>
> Dana
> '72 TR6
>
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