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Old May 4, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Question Rear fender inserts???

Does anyone make rear fender inserts?? I've heard it was a problem with the first gen.s fenders rusting out and mine have done just that.

I'm just trying to find a cheap alternative to buying a welder right away and doing the fab work right now (Buying a house).
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Old May 5, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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I live in Indiana and there are a few junk yards locally with 1st gens. There is a place called Kyger Automotive...
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Old May 6, 2009 | 03:09 AM
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Contact Steve Brooks - he makes custom replacement panels, including those for the rear of the RX7:
piece in FRONT of wheel
arch panel
rear patch panel behind wheel

Stephen@sbrooks43.orangehome.co.uk

I bought a set of rears - they appear to be first class pieces. Steve was great to deal with. Note he is in Britain (and, hey, I'm in Alaska - no worries)

Stu Aull
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Old May 7, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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Stu, any pics of the product that he sent you, installed or not?
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Old May 8, 2009 | 03:28 AM
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replacement fender panel sample

Here is one of the pair I bought - nice quality, shape looks right. Those Brits seem to be pretty good at this since everything there is in a permanent state of decomp.

Steve will email pics of all the RX7 panels he makes...

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Old May 8, 2009 | 05:09 AM
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that is one sharp loking panel. looks perfect as far as fitment will be concerned. just a little cutting and welding and you're in business!
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