52b3b Joe Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I have been fighting my front fenders for a long time and I don't think they are going to work out. I was wondering if any of you have any input on the reprodution fiberglass fenders they sell. Are all the brackets molded in along with the carriage bolt? Also how is the fit? I really dont want to spend the money but I feel like its the only way I'm going to get it to look and fit right. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52b3b Joe Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Well since no one seemed to have an experience with the fiberglass panels, I thought I'd take a gamble. I bought all four fenders and I am very happy with the fit and quality of them. On the front fenders, the bracket that is riveted on is molded in already. The rivets are not simulated on the outside, so you lose a little originality of the look. You need to swap the two brackets over, the one at the rear by the door and the other half of the mid one with the rubber mounts. There are no pre-drilled holes, but I like this for the fact that you can get a perfect fit by carefully fitting and drilling the holes yourself. They are very easy to work with and I won't have to worry about rust again on them. I just have to wait and see how they hold up. I hope this helps someone in the future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd B Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I will be in need of the rear fenders, what company did you go with??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52b3b Joe Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I got mine from Bruce Horkey, but I'm sure only one place is making them for all the vendors though. Very easy to deal with and VERY nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Shepard Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 How 'bout some photos? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52b3b Joe Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'll try and get better pictures soon with both the front clamped up. I don't have the front mounting holes to the front panel done yet, I just have them clamped in place for now. I am trying to get the rear mounts on the fenders done right now. Then I need to take the front panel back off and fit the front of the fenders to the grill panel off the truck. Once I have everything squared up, I'll get the hood and doors done and shoot the paint. I also bought the running boards they sell. They too are very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 I have fiberglass rear fenders on my truck. Once they're installed and painted you wouldn't know the difference unless you look up underneath or feel the thickness along the edge. I got mine from BeBop's Glass Works in TN. http://bebops-glassworks.com/site/ Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_MN Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 Snip.. On the front fenders, the bracket that is riveted on is molded in already. The rivets are not simulated on the outside, so you lose a little originality of the look. You can go for the smooth look like I have, or you can do what several others did--cut off a carriage head and epoxy it in place. Mark and Merle have steel fenders so they may have brazed them in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
52b3b Joe Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 You can go for the smooth look like I have, or you can do what several others did--cut off a carriage head and epoxy it in place. Mark and Merle have steel fenders so they may have brazed them in place. I'm going for the smooth look, IMO I think the rivets look a little out of place hanging out of the fenders. I remember a thread not too long ago on this topic and seeing a picture of yours with the smooth look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scruffy49 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Share Posted June 22, 2012 I've been thinking about using those fronts myself. I can fix my stock fenders but... truck is from the seattle area and i live outside memphis. They'd just end up rotten again. My rear fenders are okay, a few cracks but was thinking of using the previous series fenders (39-47). Have seen it done using original fenders, looked good. And would tie in much better with how my truck is getting built (lowrider tail dragger). The stock fenders are a little too "boat trailer" for the build style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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