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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 12:33 PM
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Donor vehicle?
I have a donor car with good floors, trunk floors, and a good quarter panel,(which my car needs work in all those area's) is it better to use new repo parts, or just cut out the good parts off the parts car?
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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Cutting and cleaning donor parts can be more work but is still better than using the repo. junk that is out there IMO.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by gearheads78
Cutting and cleaning donor parts can be more work but is still better than using the repo. junk that is out there IMO.
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Solid, used OEM sheet metal will always fit better than repro. Be sure to separate the parts at the factory seams and spot welds.
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