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Expert: William Forster - 10/31/2006


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i got a 93 mazda and part of the back fender above the wheel is rusted out.  Im planning on trying to fox this myslef because im trying to get the truck ready for the winter to put a plow on it.  How do i go about fixing ths using basic tools.

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I found 2 books available from year one that may help you.  "how to restore your collector car" part no. fj4393, has 300 illustrations. or "how to repair and restore bodywork" part no. mb9030. 200 illustrations. The latter is the cheaper of both books. 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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