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TAC Tech => Exterior => Topic started by: TimBarb on May 25, 2023, 03:35:14 PM

Title: Cutting Firebird front fenders for air extractors.
Post by: TimBarb on May 25, 2023, 03:35:14 PM: I located an excellent set of basic firebird 2nd gen front fenders. I need trans am fenders with the Opening for air extractors. Has anyone cut and fabricated openings for the extractors into a basic firebird fender? If so, can you share the fabrication process you utilized? Thanks!
Title: Re: Cutting Firebird front fenders for air extractors.
Post by: FormTA on May 25, 2023, 06:50:29 PM: It can be done but it would be tough. It would be easier to weld in a cut out from a donor fender. Or, sell those as they are harder to find than trans am ones (at least in my area). I personally would buy them for my Formula just to have an extra pair.
Title: Re: Cutting Firebird front fenders for air extractors.
Post by: TimBarb on May 25, 2023, 07:32:21 PM: Thanks for the response. I think you’re correct. Best to section in that part of the fender than to attempt to fabricate the opening. Thanks
Title: Re: Cutting Firebird front fenders for air extractors.
Post by: roadking77 on May 29, 2023, 06:03:48 AM: Agree. With decent welding skills you can section them with no problem. If you found a really nice set of firebird fenders I would do that if you cant find the T/A stuff. I havent looked for awhile but I think we are starting to get to that point of decent original parts getting scarce. I gave up looking for a good hood. Everyone I talked to said "cant find anything, get a repro'.