dmc552-@xxxx wrote: original article:http://www.egroups.com/group/dmcnews/?start=7645 > In a message dated 3/10/00 11:00:08 PM Central Standard Time, > dmc_norway@xxxx writes: > > << Some talks recently about the availability of the left front fenders. > Now, this is a serious problem to all DeLorean owners. All the other > stainless body panels are readily available, but not the left front fenders > >> > > I would just like to add to this. The only currently available hoods are the > later model flat hoods (no flap or lines). My 81 creased hood was recently > damaged and now I find myself between a rock and a hard place. I don't like > the all flat hoods and now that the creased hoods are unavailable from our > parts suppliers I guess I am stuck buying a used hood that probably has the X > bracing showing through. > > I think that an experienced craftsperson could more easily replicate a hood > than a fender. But if anyone knows anything about this let them speak up. I > would certainly be interested in parts developed in this fashion. > > Dave > VIN 5524 > You simply cannot ballpein a new fender out of stainless steel it is to brittle(impossible) to shape by human muscle power,hence the presses,about the only way to make a Delorean fender is out of aluminum and the put the stainless steel type of grain on it,it would not match perfect,but you could leave it unpainted. Claude 000570