59 viking lower fender reconstruct

[Softpatch]

started this thread to show pictures of the lower pass side fender reconstruct
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back in the day just drill a hole ad a long bolt and fender washer call it good
....Fast foward 38 years with The help from the people here the internet
almost all parts for these truck available thought I could do better
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Not fnished just yet why the vicegrips
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Originally Posted by _Ogre

part number 6 and 9 from lmc truck should fit your fender
you'll only use a sliver of the fender panel but the fender brace will be the same
with some creative hammering you could introduce the curve if you need to
your viking uses the same 31-38 cab and thus the back portion of the fend should fit too

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Originally Posted by Softpatch

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yes and no...
I understand buy the lower fender piece (outer skin) and hammer and stretch
it to the shape
I don't have those skills... I've tried it doesn't come easy

the magic is were the inner fender skin that runs up the edge of inside the fender & connect to the lower corner of cab bracket that inner piece is gone
either have to fab it a find a good used fender to butcher
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Stdby I got a pic......Sp

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Find a Viking fender because the wave in the viking fender
(non Apache) to flat .... Not sure..?
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this is the piece (in red ) I don't think is available.?
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it bolt here to the cab
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[dsraven]

the front fender lower inner brace is available for the pick ups for about $30. the cabs are the same, so the profile would be the same where the fender and the cab meet. maybe you could make one of those brackets work on the back side of your fender so you could support the fender to the cab mount area. then fab up or buy a lower rear fender patch for a pick up and use what you need to fit your fatty fenders.

[_Ogre]

the fender brace was one of the part numbers i listed from the lmc link
you doing a bang up job on the cab restoration

[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

the fender brace was one of the part numbers i listed from the lmc link
you doing a bang up job on the cab restoration

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just want to get it by inspection & start the clock on the paper
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Holy Smoky #9
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that is very cool thanks man
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[Softpatch]

The hood needs alot of love to bring it back
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I bought a spare hood that was solid but needs alot of work last yr so I could keep going
little primer some semi black to stop the rust
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Waiting for some high dollar wipers
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[_Ogre]

Waiting for some high dollar wipers

use rain-x
the only arms for our trucks are total pos

[Softpatch]

Originally Posted by _Ogre

use rain-x
the only arms for our trucks are total pos

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it is good stuff unless you have a windshield that has a lot of pitting
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Last time took a car in for an inspection...
the Trooper wanted to see the wipers working ...
Flashers, all ext lights working hi-lo beams the works