Recommended Fender sources?

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Recommended Fender sources?

May 28, 2005, 12:22:36 AM

I need help finding a good source for quality new or rust free used front fenders for my 87 xr7 with light holes. Canadian sources preferred but I'll consider anything. Thanks

Re: Recommended Fender sources?

Reply #1 – May 28, 2005, 04:53:13 AM

There are a few fiberglass sources out there (ie hairyglass.com ), but usually the entire front clip. The other members should know some sources for rare/discontinued replacemnt parts.

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Reply #2 – May 28, 2005, 10:03:22 AM

http://www.crosscanadaparts.com/cgi-bin/crosscanada/product_list.html?img_num=538

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Reply #3 – May 28, 2005, 10:16:52 AM

Has anyone used CrossCanada's fenders? How well do they fit? I know I'd have to cut the corner light holes myself, but that's not a problem. Realistically, I think I'd prefer good used Ford parts though. Does anyone know of any southern parts dealers?

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Reply #4 – May 28, 2005, 10:44:14 AM

I put Cross Canada fenders on my '87 T-Bird Sport and was not particularly impressed - they were paper thin and the holes to mount the header panel were not there. Neither was the antenna hole. The door cutout was not really correct either - it was too close at the top, too close at the bottom, and too far in the middle. I was still happy to have 'em though, considering the rust my existing fenders had. Before I installed 'em I painted the inside and around the trim holes silver because I didn't really trust that factory black primer:

Now the Cross Canada fenders I put on the Dakota were perfect (they even had the correct mounting holes for the computer, relays and washer bottle), and they seem to be a thicker metal than the T-Bird fenders were, so they may have been from a different manufacturer.

Re: Recommended Fender sources?

Reply #5 – May 28, 2005, 12:01:55 PM

there's a company called quinty that sell them as well but i can't find any links to them.most auto parts stores should be able to get them or at least they an around here.

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Reply #6 – May 28, 2005, 12:46:38 PM

Napa auto parts can also get fenders for our cars,looked into it a few years ago,where about 165.00ea.

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Reply #7 – May 29, 2005, 05:17:31 PM

Thanks for the input everybody