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Jul 24, 2011 | 10:17 AM

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hoss khaos

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Please tell me by "body work" you mean throw that RUST OUT POS in the scrap pile and put another fender on?

I would but here's the problem.. This truck will never look mint condition, I'm cheap, fenders cost way too much money since I had no luck finding a cheap used one, and I have free fiberglass and bondo from my brother since he blew up his suburban he was working on

. Basically, this is free body work. This truck gets beaten so it's not gonna be "show quality". I'd just buy another truck if I was looking for that. I've done worse rust than this so I'm cool with it. This is my only rust spot too. the rest of the truck is ok. This shows how quickly a small crack can lead to hell haha. I just hate how my junk yards around here (and even people parting out their trucks) are asking $10 less than the price for a brand new fender. Nobody is cheap here in Ohio.

Jul 24, 2011 | 01:28 PM

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Diesel_Brad

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You can buy an NEW aftermarket fender for $90 and OEM used ones typically go for 25-75

Jul 24, 2011 | 02:34 PM

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hoss khaos

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You can buy an NEW aftermarket fender for $90 and OEM used ones typically go for 25-75

I seen that, but I can't afford it. That's actually very cheap though.

But on the bright side, I already used my free bondo and it's looking good so far. Like I said, It'll not look like a show truck but it will look better than now lol

Jul 24, 2011 | 02:36 PM

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Diesel_Brad

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unbelievable

Jul 24, 2011 | 02:39 PM

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hoss khaos

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When you're on low income, you learn some pretty mean tricks

Once it's painted I'll post pictures.

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Jul 24, 2011 | 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad

Please tell me by "body work" you mean throw that RUST OUT POS in the scrap pile and put another fender on?

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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad

You can buy an NEW aftermarket fender for $90 and OEM used ones typically go for 25-75

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Originally Posted by Diesel_Brad

unbelievable

Brad,you have to remember that a lot of the people who drive old trucks,are doing so because they can't afford new,nor invest a lot into an old one to make it like new again.

Jul 24, 2011 | 05:51 PM

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hoss khaos

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^ right. My truck doesn't have much potential to be brought back like that. It's nothing special and only 2 wheel drive. I'd buy a classic or Chevy if I wanted to restore. This Ford of mine is like a farm truck, just not on a farm haha.

Jul 24, 2011 | 06:54 PM

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Brad,you have to remember that a lot of the people who drive old trucks,are doing so because they can't afford new,nor invest a lot into an old one to make it like new again.

I am sorry, if 90 bucks is going to break you, you need to reassess your financial situation.

What a COMPLETE waste of time fixing that fender