B3B rear fenders versus B3C rear fenders - interchangeable?

[Jim Gaspard]

Can anyone tell me if B3B (108) rear fenders will interchange with a B3C (116) rear fender. They seem identical even though they attach differently. Same question for running boards even though I suspect the B3C running board is longer. I saw my B3B rear fenders running boards at the blaster today and they look pretty rough. My B3C parts truck pieces are in great shape. I guess it will be a question time spent beating them out vs a cut and paste job. Thanks.

[Bob_Koch]

If I read Hollanders' right then 53 B, C and D are all interchangeable. They all have the beginning of the big fenders that continued on until the 80's.. And the same is true for 48 - 52 trucks with the round fenders. They should interchange. I had not heard that they mount differently - that' news to me.

Edited March 26, 2010 by Bob_Koch

[Jim Gaspard]

Thanks Bob. My B3B (low bed) and B3C (high bed) (both 1951) have the round rear top fenders. The square top started with late production of 1953 (B4's) til the 80's as you noted. But logically, Dodge probably made the 48 - 53 round top fender identical on B's, C's and D's, so you may have answered my question. I'm heading to the blaster this morning with a tape measure to confirm. Thanks again.

Jim

[Reg Evans]

Yup, the 48 -52 rear fenders are all interchangeable.