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(left) The right taillight has some damage on the inside
edge and it is pushed toward center. The lens does not fit
securely as a result. (right)The fender was once smeared with bondo to
offset the damage and make the lamp frame fit
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(left) Top view shows how
the lamp base is
pushed in and faked with filler. It is too
badly damaged to repair and needs replacement.
(right) After some gentle persuasion the light base
sits more squarely with the new repair panel
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(left)The light base
was cut away and
supports inserted. I fabricated another lamp base.
(right) The new base in place ready for
installation. I probably should have replaced the entire fender
but this will look ok.
9/07 The finished fender
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(left) The
tailpipe opening took some damage from the weight of the
aftermarket exhaust installation. The original plan was to
repair (and restore) the damage. (right)
The new tailpipe cutout. The panel was
thrashed and the pipes look much better tucked away rather than
hanging below a single pipe cutout.
The hanger is now
attached to the trunk floor instead of the valance. |
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(left) The rear valance and trunk lid took some damage from the
same collision.
(right) The
finished rear view. |
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