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Probably a dumb question, but are the Camaro and Firebird fenders the same for 67-68? Other than the lower extensions? I see different part numbers in the catalog, but appears to be the same picture. I have a bead on some nice quality OEM camaro fenders, but not sure about the fit.
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'Maro fenders have the rectangular front side marker lights cut into them. And the emblem placement (holes) are different. But other than that, pretty much the same.
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pretty much this difference ,as mentioned abv, stamped from same press, then different cut outs....so, could be 'fixed' to be the same...they will 'fit' ....
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I noticed on the the 68 I am working on the that the repo fender's top, outside corner near the bumper is a lot sharper than the other side. The other side, which I believe is still original, follows the rounded contours of the bumper much better.
I assumed that maybe the fender was for a Camaro. Could be just a bad pressing.
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My local Goodmark rep and resto shop said the 67 maro fender and inner fender works on the 67-68 Firebird but needs an inner piece trimmed in the front due to the Firebirds unique bumper-grill assembly.
Never really looked into it, just passing it along FWIW
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Just the inner fender wells need to be trimmed for '67-8 fgf.
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I noticed on the the 68 I am working on the that the repo fender's top, outside corner near the bumper is a lot sharper than the other side. The other side, which I believe is still original, follows the rounded contours of the bumper much better.
I assumed that maybe the fender was for a Camaro. Could be just a bad pressing. probably bad pressing....I once saw a Mustang getting re pop fenders ,didnt fit...the guy said the Taiwanese had (no idea if true or not) bought Fords old stamping press and it was so old and used that it was worn to the point the new fenders didnt match the old...???
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My local Goodmark rep and resto shop said the 67 maro fender and inner fender works on the 67-68 Firebird but needs an inner piece trimmed in the front due to the Firebirds unique bumper-grill assembly.
Never really looked into it, just passing it along FWIW Yes i have to trim 2" off my repop inners so the bumper mounting brackets will clear them.
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