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Old 03-10-2015, 11:24 AM
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Best Aftermarket Fender for 1991 z28?

I have a 1991 Z28 that I am restoring and would like to get a new set of Fenders to make the car look straight and fresh.
Anyone have a preference to which manufacturer they have had the best luck with matching Fenders?
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Re: Best Aftermarket Fender for 1991 z28?

None,best bet,look in the junk yards for a good set.
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^^ Thanks for your two cents.
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Re: Best Aftermarket Fender for 1991 z28?

I'm not kidding,their terrible.Look in the "Exterior Parts For Sale" Thread and see if anyone is Breaking up a 91Z.
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Re: Best Aftermarket Fender for 1991 z28?

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I'm not kidding,their terrible.Look in the "Exterior Parts For Sale" Thread and see if anyone is Breaking up a 91Z.
That particular two cents has unbelievable value in aggravation savings.
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That particular two cents has unbelievable value in aggravation savings.
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Re: Best Aftermarket Fender for 1991 z28?

I just went through this nightmare. After several after market fenders, I decided to find a used one. Even if I had to pay for small repairs, the end result was well worth it. Aftermarket fenders for our cars are horrible.
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Re: Best Aftermarket Fender for 1991 z28?

I once bought and painted a set of aftermarket fenders. Upon mounting them the drivers side door couldn't open without denting the fender and the gap on the passenger side was horrendous. I took them both off after finding decent stock fenders. I can now tell when these cars have aftermarket fenders because no matter what at least one gap will be far too big or small.
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Re: Best Aftermarket Fender for 1991 z28?

Goodmark makes the best body panels in my opinion, they're a GM licensed company.
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And you have this thread https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/afte...ders-junk.html Kind of proving that if that's the best there is, they all suck.
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