Body work Vs. Body pannels
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Body work Vs. Body pannels
My poor miata has some damage (PO was a jackass) so Im curious as too which would be better to fix it up. Getting Bodywork and paint all at once and prolly footing a fairly large bill, or replacing some of the pannels, most likely mix-matched colors, and painting from there. I already know Im going to need to replace both bumpers. Also my trunk lid is very scratched up, I have no idea what the PO did but its pretty bad.
Since there seems to be a large amount of smashed NA's, for a 90 would any NA pannel fit? What kinda prices would I be looking at? Both rear fenders look like they've meet guardrails. The hood and doors are in good shape.
Since there seems to be a large amount of smashed NA's, for a 90 would any NA pannel fit? What kinda prices would I be looking at? Both rear fenders look like they've meet guardrails. The hood and doors are in good shape.
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Body panels (doors, hood, trunklid, bumper covers, front fenders) will interchange freely across the whole NA range.
As an FYI- the rear fenders are not a simple bolt-on operation. Unlike the fronts, getting them on and off requires a grinding wheel and a welder.
One relatively inexpensive option would be to do what I've done with my '92- just say "It's an 18 year old car. It has a few dings and scrapes. **** it."
As an FYI- the rear fenders are not a simple bolt-on operation. Unlike the fronts, getting them on and off requires a grinding wheel and a welder.
One relatively inexpensive option would be to do what I've done with my '92- just say "It's an 18 year old car. It has a few dings and scrapes. **** it."
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unfortunately I have a few more then just dents and dings...
First, is my drivers fender. Second, is park of my trunk. Third, is rear bumper, almost dead center.
Forth, is front bumper. Fifth, is fender again, gas door thingy.
Obviously I need to replace the bumpers like I said
First, is my drivers fender. Second, is park of my trunk. Third, is rear bumper, almost dead center.
Forth, is front bumper. Fifth, is fender again, gas door thingy.
Obviously I need to replace the bumpers like I said
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