Expert turbo conversion suggestions please!

[speedman]

I am stuck on what my next move should be. I have a line on one set of turbo front fenders to convert my 79SC into a turbo look body. The fenders are factory and the guy wants $2600 for both and it comes with the gas door and mechanicals. I do not know if I could purchase the front flares and have them mounted for the cost of the factory fronts so it may be cheaper to buy ready made. I know that the backs must be welded on and body worked to look correct, but I am thinking it will be cheaper to buy complete fronts and just have them mounted and painted. What do you think? Any suggestions

[rattlsnak]

you can have front flares mounted and painted for @$1,200

[speedman]

is this for both fenders. I see the steel fender flares for $250-$300 each so that would be $500-$600 for the materials. That is half of your number. Please give me some more info

[mb911]

2600 seems pretty high for used front turbo fenders. Heck i would sell my front fenders for that and buy some new flares and some used fenders and do it all again. I think for front turbo fenders in steel should go for about 12-1500 a set. If you decide on glass flares on steel fenders I know a guy in michigan that has a set really cheap that are ready for paint..

[930turbo]

If your car is in great shape and has no rust, you might consider welding the extensions on the originals so you don't disturb the factory bond/seal by changing the entire fender assembly. The rears have to be welded anyway. Just a thought.