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*Slams_58* · 03-08-2004, 12:13 PM

Anyway, are you SURE that you can't use '58-'59 Chevy front fenders? I believe that the hole piercings for parking lights and trim are different - and thus different GM part numbers - but that the basic stampings are the same.

That's an email from a guy at Chevy Talk. Can anyone shed some light on this???????

rico_bob · 03-09-2004, 11:00 PM

the guy is correct... the basic stamped shape is the same, the GMC parking lenses would be workable if you can use the old fender as a template to drill the holes. rico_bob

*Slams_58* · 03-09-2004, 11:20 PM

cool! That would make my life much easier... as apparently no one makes new fenders specifically for GMC that I can find

rico_bob · 03-10-2004, 12:35 AM

No they don't... If you want to buy new ones, let me know, OK? It is getting pretty hard to find any good used fronts for 58-59's anymore, that is for sure. If you do find some used Chevy fronts, be prepared to do some body work and some work on the fronts to mathc the GMC pattern. My 2-cents worth... rico_bob

*Slams_58* · 03-10-2004, 10:45 AM

Thanks Rico_Bob. I don't know how much customizing I'm up for as I dont' know how to do any! I have the word out to a few of the people from the southern states and around there to keep their eyes open at their Junkyards for me. I can pick them up when we meet in Indy. I'll also keep looking around Canada too...I think I can find some in Ontario as well, but shipping something that size will cost me a pretty penny!

thanks for the insight!
Shawna

RSG · 03-10-2004, 04:48 PM

How bad are your fenders? I see from the pictures that they don't look half as bad as some I have seen. There are many patch panels avail, from the rear section, fender braces, eyebrows,etc. that you probably could fix what you got for a lot less money, although I haven't seen the whole fender. Just a suggestion. Be careful on buying aftermarket fenders though ,as quality varies, and be prepared to do some custom fitting as theses things will need some massaging to fit perfect, I speak from experience.

*Slams_58* · 03-10-2004, 10:17 PM

The whole back of the fender on the pass side is gone... and the eyebrow's of the headlights are non existant! THe top of the drivers side is shot..I believe... I can't remember now... it's under 2 feet of snow still. You can't tell the pass side is bad cause we sprayed black over it so it wasn't so ugly in the pics!

*Slams_58* · 03-10-2004, 10:23 PM

Here's the pass...you can't see how bad the eyebrow is...but you can see the back of the fender.... there's is rot thru the top part of it as well. I don't have a driver's side pic that shows how bad it is..but the whole top along the hood is gone right thru!

rico_bob · 03-11-2004, 08:00 PM

I like the short Fleetside bed! That will be a nice truck someday!

HEY! Try this idea!

Shipping on the bus lines is done in the states all the time. Here it is called Greyhound Package Express (GPX). I am sure they have that in Canuck-ville as well?

They put the packages under the seat area in that huge open storage bay. Works for doors, fenders, and hoods.

Check with the bus lines up there! And if the Ontario used fender guy has some good fenders, then low cost shipping by bus may be worth checking into!

My tcw... rico_bob

*Slams_58* · 03-12-2004, 12:31 AM

I"m actually hoping to have someone in the States that's going to the board meet find some for me and I'll pick em up in INdy, if all else fails!

1971 Cheyenne · 03-29-2004, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by rico_bob

HEY! Try this idea!

Shipping on the bus lines is done in the states all the time. Here it is called Greyhound Package Express (GPX). I am sure they have that in Canuck-ville as well?

They put the packages under the seat area in that huge open storage bay. Works for doors, fenders, and hoods.

Check with the bus lines up there! And if the Ontario used fender guy has some good fenders, then low cost shipping by bus may be worth checking into!

My tcw... rico_bob

Uhhh, are you sure they do bus shipping in Canada? I'm 99% sure they just have a "Dogsled Express".....

Okok Shawna, i'll stop

*Slams_58* · 03-31-2004, 12:18 PM

You know Brian.... you're gonna have to come up here and see it's not as isolated as you keep joking about! But lets wait til you hit PUBERTY first! I'd hate to hafta kick a little boys butt!!

J/k

1971 Cheyenne · 04-01-2004, 09:01 PM

Hey! Age has nothing to do with this!

03-08-2004, 12:13 PM	#1
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	Been doing some checking Anyway, are you SURE that you can't use '58-'59 Chevy front fenders? I believe that the hole piercings for parking lights and trim are different - and thus different GM part numbers - but that the basic stampings are the same. That's an email from a guy at Chevy Talk. Can anyone shed some light on this???????

03-09-2004, 11:00 PM	#2
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	the guy is correct... the basic stamped shape is the same, the GMC parking lenses would be workable if you can use the old fender as a template to drill the holes. rico_bob __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

03-10-2004, 12:35 AM	#4
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	No they don't... If you want to buy new ones, let me know, OK? It is getting pretty hard to find any good used fronts for 58-59's anymore, that is for sure. If you do find some used Chevy fronts, be prepared to do some body work and some work on the fronts to mathc the GMC pattern. My 2-cents worth... rico_bob __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

03-11-2004, 08:00 PM	#9
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	Waitng for the BUS? I like the short Fleetside bed! That will be a nice truck someday! HEY! Try this idea! Shipping on the bus lines is done in the states all the time. Here it is called Greyhound Package Express (GPX). I am sure they have that in Canuck-ville as well? They put the packages under the seat area in that huge open storage bay. Works for doors, fenders, and hoods. Check with the bus lines up there! And if the Ontario used fender guy has some good fenders, then low cost shipping by bus may be worth checking into! My tcw... rico_bob __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Last edited by rico_bob; 03-11-2004 at 08:06 PM.

04-01-2004, 09:01 PM	#13
1971 Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 1,480	Hey! Age has nothing to do with this! __________________ Brian Pal 1971 Cheyenne 10 454/th400-Undergoing a full frame off resto. 1972 Chevy short/step 2wd, 350/th350 1983 M1009 CUCV Military K5 Blazer 1981 Dodge 1 ton 4x4 dually flatbed

03-09-2004, 11:20 PM	#3
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	cool! That would make my life much easier... as apparently no one makes new fenders specifically for GMC that I can find

03-10-2004, 10:45 AM	#5
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	Thanks Rico_Bob. I don't know how much customizing I'm up for as I dont' know how to do any! I have the word out to a few of the people from the southern states and around there to keep their eyes open at their Junkyards for me. I can pick them up when we meet in Indy. I'll also keep looking around Canada too...I think I can find some in Ontario as well, but shipping something that size will cost me a pretty penny! thanks for the insight! Shawna

03-10-2004, 04:48 PM	#6
RSG Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ardrossan,alberta,canada Posts: 14	How bad are your fenders? I see from the pictures that they don't look half as bad as some I have seen. There are many patch panels avail, from the rear section, fender braces, eyebrows,etc. that you probably could fix what you got for a lot less money, although I haven't seen the whole fender. Just a suggestion. Be careful on buying aftermarket fenders though ,as quality varies, and be prepared to do some custom fitting as theses things will need some massaging to fit perfect, I speak from experience.

03-10-2004, 10:17 PM	#7
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	The whole back of the fender on the pass side is gone... and the eyebrow's of the headlights are non existant! THe top of the drivers side is shot..I believe... I can't remember now... it's under 2 feet of snow still. You can't tell the pass side is bad cause we sprayed black over it so it wasn't so ugly in the pics!

03-10-2004, 10:23 PM	#8
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	Here's the pass...you can't see how bad the eyebrow is...but you can see the back of the fender.... there's is rot thru the top part of it as well. I don't have a driver's side pic that shows how bad it is..but the whole top along the hood is gone right thru!

03-12-2004, 12:31 AM	#10
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	I"m actually hoping to have someone in the States that's going to the board meet find some for me and I'll pick em up in INdy, if all else fails!

03-31-2004, 12:18 PM	#12
Slams_58 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2002 Location: I let ya know as soon as I know Posts: 3,593	You know Brian.... you're gonna have to come up here and see it's not as isolated as you keep joking about! But lets wait til you hit PUBERTY first! I'd hate to hafta kick a little boys butt!! J/k



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