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Aftermarket fenders V's original tooling

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STSFCTN67

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Just an FYI...
I am in the market for new fenders, turn signal hood, and a trunk for my 67. I really debated between the two choices of aftermarket or original tooling until today at work I met a new client that drove up in a 67 with a recent paint job. Unfortunatly, here in Denver, we've had a wild Fall season with a few hail storms and this Mustang was hit. Amazingly the car only had hail damage on the aftermarket hood and fender - the rest of the car was not dinged. I pressed hard on the aftermarket driver's fender and then on the original passenger fender and there is really a difference in the thickness.

I have been told in the past by different vendors that aftermarket is "just as good" but just an FYI for those out there in similar situations that bottom line you do get what you pay for.
 

mfp4073

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I had an aftermarket fender on my car and always felt it was weaker than originals. Dont know about the orginal tooling ones, but I REALLY hate the japanese repops.
 

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your post begs the question

STSFCTN67 said:
I have been told in the past by different vendors that aftermarket is "just as good" but just an FYI for those out there in similar situations that bottom line you do get what you pay for.
Click to expand...

Where does one find OEM sheet metal these days? Inquiring minds want to know!
 

65fastback2+2

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I just got an original ford tooling fender, its VERY nice.

www.johnsmustang.com
www.canadianmustang.com
www.cal-mustang.com

the list can go on, i have dealt with all of those companies though.
 
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67GTA-FB429

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You can get an original fender in a junkyard, too...for about $100.
 

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LOL original fenders...IN JUNKYARDS...I want to live where you do!!! I have seen 2 classic mustangs in junkyards around here over the years and both were pretty much good for nothing. I got my original fender from orlando mustang for $200.
 
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