Repairing / Replacing front wings- fenders?!

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  1. topcat

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    So both front wings on my grabber are rusty, I could probably repair them but cutting the rust out and tig welding patches in, I can do a good job but not sure if they would warp too much by doing that. I'd also like to slightly modify the fronts around the headlights, but I'm a bit nervous that if it goes wrong there are no replacement panels here in the UK!

    Has anyone had any experience of shipping panels abroad and what condition they are likely to turn up in? I can see it being a sad result :cry:

    Annoying as I would like to have a couple so I can experiment with my current ones with no fears!
     
  2. Bryant

    Bryant forgot more than learned

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    i have no idea about what you have to go through for shiping but i was wondering if its easyer to ship from brasil. the maverick there is as popular as the mustang is here. they should have lots of parts. you just need to speak the language.
     
  3. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I am sure the shipping would be WAY MORE than what you would have invested if you just fix them yourself. I recommend you have yours fixed.
     
  4. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Brazil would be even farther.....Just get them fixed, or you would have to crate them to protect them.
     
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    I went here and put in a package 24"wide x 36"high x 60" long x 50 lbs with insurance of $1000. Price was $780.


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    Repair it is then!!! Cheers :burnout:
     

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