What's a perfect fit front inner fender source? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

In The Ten Ring · 09-28-2013, 06:28 PM

I THOUGHT I had an original I picked up in a junk yard but noooo.....all I have is the driver's side.

So....what's a good source of a repro passenger side front inner fender? I'm looking for good metal and a perfect fit as I'm not able to rework anything.

Thanks!

turp mcspray · 09-28-2013, 09:36 PM

You are asking for a an awful lot, considering even GM stuff was never perfect! Lucky for you, Tri-Plus inner fenders are very nice. I didn't even have to die grind a single hole, in a pair of new ones.

bobs409 · 09-29-2013, 07:01 AM

I was NEVER able to find any of these used in the junkyards that were not badly rotted. EVER! But then again, I live in PA.

I installed 2 or 3 pair of repro inners so far and while it took a bit of tweeking, they went in.

I remember having to pry and twist a bit to get all the holes aligned. Do not tighten any of the bolts fully until all are started.

Best tip: on the bottom side, there are a few brackets. Fill the areas in and and around those with seam sealer or you'll end up with rotted repro inners. (ask me how I know)

wgeyer88 · 09-29-2013, 09:58 AM

Take a look at this thread from a few months ago. I also bought some of these, but won't be installing them for several months. People say they fit pretty good, especially for the price! $120 shipped for both inner fenders is pretty hard to beat, even if the fit isn't perfect.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=apw

**special-K** · 09-29-2013, 10:12 AM

I don't know of any reproduction inner fenders that don't fit. I have some good OEMs for my all OEM '67 project. But,I sold N.O.S. ones I had for big bucks. What I got for those I could buy three pair of repros.

DGulliver · 09-29-2013, 10:16 AM

Yah, I was gonna say- I haven't seen anything on the front clip of these trucks that is a "perfect fit", even the OEM!

In The Ten Ring · 09-29-2013, 11:31 AM

Thanks guys,

I might go with this one here, if I don't buy an original from a forum member.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...al&N=0&submit=

**DaHos** · 09-29-2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In The Ten Ring

Thanks guys,

I might go with this one here, if I don't buy an original from a forum member.

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...al&N=0&submit=

Has anyone found where the drivers side is listed ??????? (no stock ?)

In The Ten Ring · 09-29-2013, 11:46 AM

DaHos,

That site has the driver's side (autopartswarehouse).

09-28-2013, 06:28 PM	#1
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	What's a perfect fit front inner fender source? I THOUGHT I had an original I picked up in a junk yard but noooo.....all I have is the driver's side. So....what's a good source of a repro passenger side front inner fender? I'm looking for good metal and a perfect fit as I'm not able to rework anything. Thanks!

09-28-2013, 09:36 PM	#2
turp mcspray Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rapid City South Dakota Posts: 2,359	Re: What's a perfect fit front inner fender source? You are asking for a an awful lot, considering even GM stuff was never perfect! Lucky for you, Tri-Plus inner fenders are very nice. I didn't even have to die grind a single hole, in a pair of new ones. __________________ Turp Mcspray New life for an old 2wd, farm blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=505987 My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342299

09-29-2013, 07:01 AM	#3
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Re: What's a perfect fit front inner fender source? I was NEVER able to find any of these used in the junkyards that were not badly rotted. EVER! But then again, I live in PA. I installed 2 or 3 pair of repro inners so far and while it took a bit of tweeking, they went in. I remember having to pry and twist a bit to get all the holes aligned. Do not tighten any of the bolts fully until all are started. Best tip: on the bottom side, there are a few brackets. Fill the areas in and and around those with seam sealer or you'll end up with rotted repro inners. (ask me how I know) __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

09-29-2013, 09:58 AM	#4
wgeyer88 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 245	Re: What's a perfect fit front inner fender source? Take a look at this thread from a few months ago. I also bought some of these, but won't be installing them for several months. People say they fit pretty good, especially for the price! $120 shipped for both inner fenders is pretty hard to beat, even if the fit isn't perfect. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=apw __________________ Will 1970 CST10 SWB LQ4/4L80E 2004 Silverado (sold) 2007.5 Dodge Ram 2500

09-29-2013, 10:12 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: What's a perfect fit front inner fender source? I don't know of any reproduction inner fenders that don't fit. I have some good OEMs for my all OEM '67 project. But,I sold N.O.S. ones I had for big bucks. What I got for those I could buy three pair of repros. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-29-2013, 10:16 AM	#6
DGulliver Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern TN Posts: 227	Re: What's a perfect fit front inner fender source? Yah, I was gonna say- I haven't seen anything on the front clip of these trucks that is a "perfect fit", even the OEM! __________________ '72 Chevrolet Step Side 350/TH350, '63 C10 Step V8 '74 Trans Am 400, '80 Trans Am Indy Pace Car Mercedes AMG S55, SLK230 Kompressor, GL450 '96 Dodge Indy Ram Official Indy Truck '99 Porsche 911 Carrera

09-29-2013, 11:31 AM	#7
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What's a perfect fit front inner fender source? Thanks guys, I might go with this one here, if I don't buy an original from a forum member. http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/se...al&N=0&submit=

09-29-2013, 11:46 AM	#9
In The Ten Ring Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 6,421	Re: What's a perfect fit front inner fender source? DaHos, That site has the driver's side (autopartswarehouse).



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