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Old 04-17-2016, 02:10 AM   #1
Softpatch
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59 viking lower fender reconstruct

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 View Post
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 View Post
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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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