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Re: Help
Hello and welcome to the board.
My advice to you is to decide which front end you want, if you want to keep it 1971 then if I were you I would buy reproduction fenders for $130 apeice because although GM fenders are considered desirable unless your truck has the numbers matching drivetrain then whats the point.
Buy a used core support in good condition that can be easily repaired.
Buy a reproduction grill shell because it is nearly impossible to find an original in good enough condition to use, the chrome steel version runs $449, plus grill $100, plus brackets $90, you get the idea yeah the 71 is expensive to restore.
Keep in mind it is cheaper to go with a 67-68 front end because good used OEM grills arent that hard to come by for around $100, the only expensive part of this grill to replace is the aluminum trim which runs about $200 unless you get lucky enough to find a grill with all steel moldings and headlight bezels without damage, if you do expect to pay around $150-175.
You can just sell your 71 hood and buy a 67-68 hood.
As for the drivers side door if you take the time to look you can find one in repairable condition.
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