Auto body repair & detailing/remove fender?

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Expert: William Forster - 1/6/2008


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Steps to removing front left fender on my 85 Caprice Classic?

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Alfredo, this is a huge undertaking. You need to remove the front bumper, then the headlamp panel- Remove the hood- Now, the outer fender will be attached to the inner fender, it comes out as one big unit. The wheel house is attached is to the fender as well. Remove the bolts attaching the wheel house panel. Now, open the front door, and there should be 2 bolts attaching the fender to the body. There may be one on the bottom of the fender in the rear. On top of the cowl, there are a few bolts, and one down in the hinge pocket area as well. There are a couple attaching it to the radiator support, you might have to remove the battery and battery tray as well. Now, tape up the edge of the door so as no to booger up the paint, and with some wiggling, it should come off. Bill

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22 year veteran, 2 years of vocational training. A.S.E. certified Master collision repair/refinish technician. I-CAR certified. 17 yrs. GM experience. I can answer most questions related to automotive body repairs, ranging from small scratch repairs all the way up to the most extensive collision repairs. I can expertly advise people on what to expect from their body shop experience, right down to what self repairs should, and should not, be done. Lastly, I can advise tricks and tips for classic car restoration, such as lead repairs. SORRY, I DO NOT DO ONLINE ESTIMATES OR GIVE PARTS PRICES!! BE PREPARED FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER- NOT THE ONE YOU WANT TO HEAR. I won't B.S. you, or sugar coat answers. Just plain, hard facts.

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