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68blackbird · 11-27-2016, 02:46 PM

Ok, I've searched the inerweb, but can't find this piece? Found them for 47-55, seems someone makes them for '59? Anyone have a source? Would save considerable time from having to fab something...Kel

mr48chev · 11-27-2016, 04:34 PM

This
https://www.premierstreetrod.com/det..._Panel_LH.html

https://www.premierstreetrod.com/det..._Panel_RH.html

68blackbird · 11-27-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

This
https://www.premierstreetrod.com/det..._Panel_LH.html

https://www.premierstreetrod.com/det..._Panel_RH.html

Those are front fenders, I looking for rear fenders attached to stepside bed..thx for efforting...Kel

MARTINSR · 11-27-2016, 04:45 PM

It's a super easy area to fab, give it a try. If you have the skills to weld a patch there, you are inches away from having the skills to make the patch!

Brian

mr48chev · 11-27-2016, 04:45 PM

I need to clean my glasses and the laptop screen.

Sorry about the brainfart on that one.

As many of those that I've seen rusted out in that area you would think someone would make them.

68blackbird · 11-27-2016, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

It's a super easy area to fab, give it a try. If you have the skills to weld a patch there, you are inches away from having the skills to make the patch!

Brian

Thanks Brian...you talked me into it. I do have a plasma cutter, have done full 1/4's on '68 Firebird(my 1st project couple years ago.) I didn't know how to do that either, but learned. Cut it about 1" above that whole curve, form from inside I guess...I even bought a planishing machine, might be a good time to learn how to use it.

MARTINSR · 11-27-2016, 09:22 PM

For goodness sakes you sound like you have the skills to make the whole fender!

Brian

iowaboynca · 11-27-2016, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

For goodness sakes you sound like you have the skills to make the whole fender!

Brian

Pretty safe bet would say that you do. Let us know how the repair goes.

68blackbird · 11-28-2016, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

For goodness sakes you sound like you have the skills to make the whole fender!

Brian

LOL......

Cut out bad metal, tacked in this galvanized I had laying around, it was about 1/4-1/2" short, so I took the piece I cut out and tacked it to new piece since it was already "shaped". Not exactly perfect, but rusted metal is gone and will finish off with epoxy & cloth to sit flush with step.

mr48chev · 11-28-2016, 09:10 PM

Nice patch but I sure wouldn't use galvanized. It is poisonous to the system if you breathe the fumes from welding on it.

68blackbird · 11-28-2016, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mr48chev

Nice patch but I sure wouldn't use galvanized. It is poisonous to the system if you breathe the fumes from welding on it.

Damn....should have known that, I did hear that few years ago....hope I don't have too much drain bamage..

thanks man!

68blackbird · 12-06-2016, 11:44 PM

Thought I'd share this part of the project. Cab corners arrived, have passenger side mocked up. Take a look at the master body work that already had been done. Question - the new corners that came do not have the piece marked. What is it called and is it available?

OrrieG · 12-07-2016, 12:15 AM

That was an optional rock and road water deflector. Do not know if it is repoped. I have never seen one in person, just photos. Obviously they did not work to good.

roger55 · 12-08-2016, 08:38 PM

MARTINSR · 12-08-2016, 10:55 PM

Right on, that's how you get-r-done!

Brian

1958Warrior · 12-08-2016, 11:33 PM

The rock deflectors are repoped...but I wouldn't pay $49 pair

http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks47_59/t47_064.html

ndeep · 12-08-2016, 11:41 PM

my truck has the stone deflectors, thought they all did. what they do is protect the paint on the leading edge of the bedside step. i think

Russell Ashley · 12-09-2016, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 68blackbird

Thought I'd share this part of the project. Cab corners arrived, have passenger side mocked up. Take a look at the master body work that already had been done. Question - the new corners that came do not have the piece marked. What is it called and is it available?

Those deflectors just screw on with four or five screws. It looks like you could save the one in that picture. Or, with your skills you could probably make a set.

11-27-2016, 02:46 PM	#1
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Patch panel? Ok, I've searched the inerweb, but can't find this piece? Found them for 47-55, seems someone makes them for '59? Anyone have a source? Would save considerable time from having to fab something...Kel Attached Images

11-27-2016, 04:34 PM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,284	Re: Patch panel? This https://www.premierstreetrod.com/det..._Panel_LH.html https://www.premierstreetrod.com/det..._Panel_RH.html __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

11-27-2016, 04:45 PM	#4
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Patch panel? It's a super easy area to fab, give it a try. If you have the skills to weld a patch there, you are inches away from having the skills to make the patch! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

11-27-2016, 04:45 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,284	Re: Patch panel? I need to clean my glasses and the laptop screen. Sorry about the brainfart on that one. As many of those that I've seen rusted out in that area you would think someone would make them. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around. Last edited by mr48chev; 11-27-2016 at 04:54 PM.

11-27-2016, 09:22 PM	#7
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Patch panel? For goodness sakes you sound like you have the skills to make the whole fender! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

11-28-2016, 09:10 PM	#10
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,284	Re: Patch panel? Nice patch but I sure wouldn't use galvanized. It is poisonous to the system if you breathe the fumes from welding on it. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

12-06-2016, 11:44 PM	#12
68blackbird Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: South Texas Posts: 222	Re: Patch panel? Thought I'd share this part of the project. Cab corners arrived, have passenger side mocked up. Take a look at the master body work that already had been done. Question - the new corners that came do not have the piece marked. What is it called and is it available? Attached Images

12-07-2016, 12:15 AM	#13
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Patch panel? That was an optional rock and road water deflector. Do not know if it is repoped. I have never seen one in person, just photos. Obviously they did not work to good. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

12-08-2016, 08:38 PM	#14
roger55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Angelo, Tx Posts: 1,068	Re: Patch panel? __________________ *'57 3200 Build Thread* *My Gas Station Themed Workshop*

12-08-2016, 10:55 PM	#15
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,001	Re: Patch panel? Right on, that's how you get-r-done! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

12-08-2016, 11:33 PM	#16
1958Warrior Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Mesquite,Tx Posts: 416	Re: Patch panel? The rock deflectors are repoped...but I wouldn't pay $49 pair http://www.truckandcarshop.com/trucks47_59/t47_064.html

12-08-2016, 11:41 PM	#17
ndeep Registered User Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Walnut Hill,Il Posts: 56	Re: Patch panel? my truck has the stone deflectors, thought they all did. what they do is protect the paint on the leading edge of the bedside step. i think



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