Hey Ya’ll. Okay, I have been trying to find a LF fender for the 85 Caprice Estate, but to no avail (not any with decent wood anyway). So, if I broke down and got one with deteriorated wood, is there any place to get replacement wood for it? Or does anyone know where I can get a decent LF fender with wood and cornering lights for an 80-90 Caprice Estate? (I know, long shot, but figured it couldn’t hurt to put it out there). I’ve checked all the local yards and car-parts.com, nothing! Thanks, William
Car-Part.com has these 3 - all w/ woodgrain: 1. $50 '89 (no color specified) Holland's Auto Parts, Hollister, Fl Stk# 060399 Ph# 386-328-1945 2. $75 '90 White Economy Auto Sales Lake City, SC Stk# A-284005 Ph# 843-389-9015 3. $75 '87 Tan Smith Motors Anderson, SC Stk# A56488 Ph# 800-334-6752 #3 is supposed to also have cornering lamp and have no damage.
Wood fender Thanks K, I contacted the first two a couple of days ago, Holland's car was already crushed, and the other fender was shot. I'll give the 3rd one a call tomorrow, no answer just now! Just tried the third one in SC, car was gone. Didn't think that I would have such a hard time finding a fender with decent wood on it. Wm
Have you tried your local Chevy dealer to see if they can still get replacement "wood"? I'm sure if you had a 60's or 70's wagon the answer would be "no", but mid 80's, maybe there's still a roll of it around in a warehouse somewhere. Its worth a try. There may be separate part numbers for the "wood" for each fender and door, and I'm guessing it might even be pre-cut for the fender.
That's a very small yard in Hollister, Fl and they don't seem to keep things long. Not far from Palatka.
Still lookin Hey Guys, I've already tried a number of Chevy Dealerships, they thought I was joking. The salvage yard in Hollister FL, (Holland auto parts) had a car, but its already gone. I contacted all of the lots on "Car-Parts.com", either they were gone or the wood was shot or as with one I called about in Canada, rusted beyond repair. Gonna try the one that K sent me in SC tomorrow, cross your fingers!
Still looking Hey Krash, Thanks much for your time, contacted all three of the leads, but nothing. I didn't think when I bought this old car that finding a fender with wood on it would be such an issue. William
