Fiberglass or metal fender?

Old Nov 28, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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I am begining the restoration of my 1968 Camaro coupe and need to swap out the fenders. I have been looking online at various manufacturers such as (Unlimited Products UP22.com etc..) which is the best quality fender or would i be better off with a metal fender?
 
Old Nov 28, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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Fiberglass fenders/front end would work ok as long as you're installing a roll cage to tie the front subframe to the body. The metal fenders, being bolted to the body and frame, actually gives the front subframe some rigidity to prevent up-flex. Fiberglass fenders won't give the same strength, they can crack instead.
 
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