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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 09:19 AM
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wheres the best place to find new GM body panels? My car currently has aftermarket fenders and front bumper cover. Id like to redo the front with GM parts so everything lines up right. I found some from a non sponsored site, but Im just trying to find the best deals.

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Old Sep 8, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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That's going to be pricey. A while back I priced a new OEM front bumper cover for a 99 Trans Am and it was $700. I ended up finding a perfect OEM front bumper on craigslist for $75. Are you dead set on new parts?
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i know the new parts are expensive, im considering used parts, but i just want to do it right
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Originally Posted by Silver6sp
i know the new parts are expensive, im considering used parts, but i just want to do it right
Nothing wrong with that!
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 11:53 AM
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if the parts are going to have to be prepped/painted anyway, then there's not really any reason not to use parts off a wrecked car, as long as the parts in question are not also damaged...no reason to get bent over by a stealership if you don't absolutely have to.

as long as the used parts are OEM also, there should be no fitment issues that can't easily be overcome.
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Old Sep 24, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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X'2. Go with nice used Orem pieces and put the money saved to painting them! Figment will be dead on. Just my .02
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