garner Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 I'm working on the body on my gen 1 Brat. I have some pretty bad fenders. I am looking to get some good used fenders and should be able to solve the problem atleast until they rust out.... NOS is not an option, if they were, they would cost $160 each (old dealer price) Plus shipping. I've been in touch with a gentle man that has a pair of brand new fiberglass fenders. Supposed to be absolutely a perfect fit, made in a two piece mold, gel-coat surfaces, ready for primmer and paint....Obviously, if they are as stated, they would be so cool. Very tempting but obviously pretty pricy. Part of me thinks that even thinking about this, is an indication that I'm very very sick. I paid $800 for the Brat and now I'm thinking about paying 2/3s that for fenders?? What would you do? garner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
75skunkaroo Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 i would consider it if i could find parts for my '75 -mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subarutex Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 Do It. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garner Posted July 29, 2004 Author Share Posted July 29, 2004 Do It. It's so tempting. It's a rediculous quantity of money. But then, it's only money and I'm in this Brat for the long haul. My Fiance said recently "you'll have this Brat for the rest of your life won't you?" Of course I will. I could but another gen 1 (with issues) for $550. But then I think, how many gen 1 brats with built EA82T's in them do you know of with a pair of fiberglass fenders? The more I get into this project the more I lean towards the show car end of the spectrum. I mean, I want to drive this thing daily and fast but, I want it to look perfect too. I want it pimp. I want a carbon fiber hood(Thats a tall order I know). I want brown leather interior. Ohhh why did I even call the guy to see if by some off chance he had fenders for a gen 1....... I wonder what they'd take off a 1/4 mile time? garner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWX Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 what guy, and does he have any for the Gen 2s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WJM Posted July 29, 2004 Share Posted July 29, 2004 I called and aftermarket dealer that we go thru alot with the body shop, and fenders for my GL-10 are rather cheap...1/3 the price of dealer ones....unfortunatly, I CANNOT get the RX fenders...only the "w/out hole for air dam" fenders.....and i wanted the "w/hole for air dam" fenders...of which there are only 19 new OE ones left on the planet.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subGSR Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Sounds a little exspencive to me.Here in NZ fibreglass guards were popular with your model and did fit really well.I'm not a 100% sure but I think you could pick up a set for around $300nz even today.Your money your choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craven Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 There's a set of gen1 brat fiberglass fenders on Ebay starting at $9.99 ea. Is this the same guy? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7913779836&category=33644 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garner Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 There's a set of gen1 brat fenders on Ebay,Is this the same guy? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7913779836&category=33644 Holy Crap Craven, Good Eyes. How the hell did I no tsee those???? Those will be mine!!!! Please? No not the same guy but I bet they were made by him. I'll get the contact info for those of you that are interested in other gen fenders SunGSR, Can you look into that for us or provide links to companies that made fiberglass panels for early subaru? Thanks for the info guys garner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sucker king Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 looky here: http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19605 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostamojen Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 That $250 he mentioned for a set sounds much better... My wagon could use fenders, and a front bumper piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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