Where can I get body parts (fender, hood, etc) for my 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?

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Apr 9, 2013 | 02:42 AM

trusktr

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Where can I get body parts (fender, hood, etc) for my 1988 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser?

I bought a 1988 Olds Custom Cruiser just over a month ago and already got in a fender bender. :(

Where or how can I find parts to fix my 88 Custom Cruiser, my poor baby? I've attached some photos below for reference.

Some of the parts I need include:

grill
engine hood
front left fender
lightbulb frame/encasing
and possibly other stuff. Can you suggest any parts based on the photos?

Apr 9, 2013 | 03:12 AM

trusktr

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I meant to post the full size images:

Apr 9, 2013 | 09:11 AM

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A lot of salvage yards list there parts on this web site Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market , I hope you are able to find your parts.

Apr 9, 2013 | 09:36 AM

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I suspect you will find the cost of materials and labor to repair that amount of damage will exceed the value of the car. You also have to consider the impact could have damaged suspension parts, and possibly bent forward frame members.

Your best bet is to contact a salvage yard. Most of them are on a network they can access to see if the parts are available elsewhere, if they don't have them.

Good luck.

Apr 9, 2013 | 07:09 PM

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You may also want to see what parts from other vehicles will transfer over. The Caprice of the same era comes to mind.

Sure, you may have a hard time finding a specific grille, but it might help you expand your search.

Nov 8, 2013 | 09:02 PM

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I recently parted out my 88 wagon. I have the hood,the outer fender and the fiberglas nose.

Nov 14, 2013 | 07:25 PM

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88 custom cruiser parts

I have the hood,fender and grille shell for the 88 wagon

Feb 8, 2014 | 04:27 PM

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Hello Dennis,

I have just seen your post from November 2013 and wanted to ask if your front grill is still available?

If so it is from the 1987 to 1990 models with the grey rocket emblem?

Thanks in advance for your reply.

Cheers.

Last edited by Aussiestayover; Feb 8, 2014 at 04:31 PM.