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That's the best and easiest way to do it (assuming you have the original fenders). Even if you don't have the originals, you can look for any early firebird fender.

Originally Posted by RicksGTO

here's a link to the early fender brace swap on KeePat's '72:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...=552306&page=3

You can see the hood hinge nuts are different on the early cars too.