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Jan 17, 2008 | 11:36 AM

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Can it be fixed?

I have no idea how it happened. I'm guessing the car was jacked up wrong or maybe somebody hit something.

Just wondering if you think its fixable or if I'm better off finding a new fender. I'm no expert on body work but I say its shot.

Edit: sorry for the size I have no Idea how to make it smaller

Jan 17, 2008 | 11:44 AM

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It'd be a simple matter to maybe spend $100 at a junkyard and get a black fender... plug and play. I'd say it could be fixed, but it wouldn't be worth the effort. It'd cost more than $100 in labor alone.

Jan 17, 2008 | 11:53 AM

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Yeah thats kind of what I figured except that I went around to all the junkyards near me and none of them had any camaros. I went to one of the biggest junk yards in the state and the guy said he hadn't seen a camaro in 4 years. I don't really want to have to buy an ebay one because I heard that they don't fit as good.

Jan 17, 2008 | 08:00 PM

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brand new fenders are not expensive at all.

Jan 20, 2008 | 09:30 PM

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That fender is junk. Definately replace it, used or oe. Try to stay away from aftermarket stuff if you can help it.

Jan 22, 2008 | 11:42 AM

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Way cheaper to buy a used one. Check on Ebay

Jan 22, 2008 | 12:24 PM

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would be a easy fix if you had the missing chunk but otherwise i would find a used one

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Jan 22, 2008 | 09:16 PM

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I wouldn't. A brand new aftermarket fender will only cost you about $150 on ebay. Some places will even paint it for that price.

Jan 22, 2008 | 09:36 PM

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I wouldn't. A brand new aftermarket fender will only cost you about $150 on ebay. Some places will even paint it for that price.

I've seen em much cheaper than that. Thing is I heard aftermarket fenders fit/look like crap. This true?

Jan 22, 2008 | 09:43 PM

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replace it. do it right. that cant be fixed and hold for very long. and Im pretty sure you wont find anything at a junkyard. I looked for a couple months for my 95Z and never found anything

Jan 22, 2008 | 11:59 PM

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my bro got one fits good he went to the shop and orderd it for like 75 or 90 bucks new fit is ok.

Jan 23, 2008 | 12:59 AM

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Do not order one from Ebay. I did and I regret it. After getting it painted you can see the flaws which one looks like a 2 inch indentation that has to be filled because of the shitty process they used to make it. Also the edges of it are jagged because the panel is pressed together and you can see how it was made. Very crappy lol.

Save the money and get an original one. Post in the wanted ads.

Jan 23, 2008 | 09:08 AM

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I say spring for am OEM panel as well. When mine had to be replaced it cost $260. Did you go out to Fox Auto out in Sumpter Twp? They are supposed to specialize in later models.