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Old 01-19-10, 07:50 AM
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Yesterday, I was in the parking lot and a guy hit my front left fender while trying to back up into a parking stall next to me (owwww!). I've got the bumper cover and left fender replacement, but need to know how to install them. Can anyone tell me how to do it myself??
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Old 01-19-10, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by al-ex-us
Yesterday, I was in the parking lot and a guy hit my front left fender while trying to back up into a parking stall next to me (owwww!). I've got the bumper cover and left fender replacement, but need to know how to install them. Can anyone help me??
Sure Ill help, I have tools and everything. Ill be free saturday around noon, Im just north of Atlanta....
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I appreciate that. I am in California, though! Perhaps you can tell me how to do it myself.
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I am almost positive that there is a write up on this.
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I was looking for it on the site. Perhaps, I was looking in the wrong place - can you tell me where the DIY is for the fender/bumper installation?
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Ouch... after the fix hit those headlights with some plastix
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Wanna upgrade lights! Does it matter that I change them before or after the fender/bumper installation?
Old 01-19-10, 09:41 AM
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not even in JeffTsais bible of DIYs u cant find the removal?
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Uh, Jeff who? I am not sure who or what that is. Can you give me a link, please?
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Sorry to see that!!....I think it cheaper to get a new fender rather than fixing it...IMO...
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Here is the link to the front bumper removal: http://www.projectgs.com/diy/Exterio...oval/index.htm
You will probably be able to figure out how to get the right fender off as well. Take off the wheel and fender liner and it shouldn't be too difficult.

Sorry to hear about your accident. Is insurance going to compensate for it or the guy who hit your car?
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Insurance companies are a hassle and they never seem to give you what's due. Besides, the cost of the parts are less than the deductible and since it's a project car I've decided to install the parts on my own and paint the whole car Summertime (yeah). Either way, he's footing the bill!
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Found the front bumper removal on-line (thanks, speed racer!) I guess I can figure out the left fender removal on my own, but I'd feel more comfortable with directions.
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If he hit you, why not have insurance do it and then you can have everything professionally done?
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TIMING IS EVERYTHING MY FRIEND! Besides, the cost of the parts are less than the deductible and since it's a project car I've decided to install the parts on my own and paint the whole car Summertime (yeah). Either way, he's footing the bill!


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