Monday, March 24, 2008

A New Fender

Before being painted, it was decided that replacing the fender would be more cost efficient then having a body shop fix it. So, if you've ever wondered why the photographs are typically from the left side of the body, see below:



The hood is popped here so that we could get to the bolts for the fender. Also, the side marker has been removed for the same purpose. See that notch where the side marker resides? This is a spot where you put the ratchet in order to grab the bolt beneath the light without removing the front bumper.

Also, it helps tremendously to have the car on ramps. Also, please be aware that you will have to remove any rocker panels in order to get the fender off. Not the whole thing, just the panel that sits on the fender being removed. A good idea is NOT to have your mouth open talking while doing so. The bottom of your car, if you're doing this, is rather filthy. Dirt will fall into your mouth. Murphy says so. Lizzy proved it.

Photograph by Josh:


For those who have ever wondered what a car looks like without a fender, here it is:


Unfortunately, right after we bolted the fender back on, the battery in the camera died. Night came, and we were able to take the final shot: