Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**70cst** · 01-08-2009, 08:34 PM

Ok...I did a search w/o any sufficient answers. My truck (The Circuit Rider) will need two new inner fenders so the question that I have is:
1) NOS (if avaliable) or Repop? Which way would you go?
2) If Repop...are they all the same quality? Are there different manufactures?
3) I live near Columbus Ohio and I travel Oh., Ind., and Ky. so I hope to pick these up and to save shipping cost. Shipping cost looks to be more than the cost of the inner fenders.
Thanks for your help.

**El Jay** · 01-08-2009, 09:07 PM

Well, let me tell you a tale.................

Just 2 weeks ago, with the help of some good friends, I replaced most of the front clip on my Chevy; because I'd wrecked it.

We replaced both outer fenders, inner fenders, core support, & hood hinges. (I was able to salvage the hood)

I'll be honest, I was in a panic about using repop parts because of the horror stories I'd heard about them not coming anywhere close to fitting.
We had everything swapped out in a bit over 1/2 a day & roughly aligned.
We did have to use tapered alignment tools & phillips screwdrivers, etc. to get the holes lined up, but it wasn't that bad @ all.

I still have to put the cowl on & other stuff like that on so I can "fine tune" the body alignment stuff, but it's not looking too bad.

I used all Tri-Plus parts (formerly GoodMark, I believe) & they all came from Taiwan.

The biggest problem I had was getting the inner fenders.
Because everything has slowed down worldwide, they weren't stamping out inner fenders as fast as they used to; so it took an extra 2 weeks, or so, to get the inners.

Sorry about the long post/reply, but I wanted to give you a "real world" perspective.

eightbanger · 01-08-2009, 09:33 PM

70, I unerstand your worries about fit with repop stuff, but if it is out it's not going to be by an awfull lot, it will just mean a little jiggling about and widening the odd hole. I always see it like this....I can go repop on the sort of hidden stuff, and save my money for NOS on the shiney stuff. The vendors I use are ClassicParts/Classic Heartbeart.

see ten · 01-08-2009, 09:54 PM

The last time I bought any inner fenders I got them from the Chevy dealer. I couldn't say if they're still available or not. They weren't much more than the repro parts out there.

**70cst** · 01-08-2009, 10:08 PM

Thanks for the info guys.

tim21391 · 01-08-2009, 11:14 PM

im going to see wes in the future from classic heartbeat to get me new inner fenders when my truck goes back together

hotrod 80 · 01-08-2009, 11:31 PM

I put inner and outer fenders on mine from Certi-fit . The price was reasonable and the fit was good . Like El jay said a few tapered alignment tools and phillips head screw drivers and loosly start all the bolts first before tightening them and it dropped together . Inners were like $32 each . Outers around $67 each . Google Certi-fit .

tranz am · 01-08-2009, 11:33 PM

Speaking of inner fenders, this seams like a good place to ask.
Does anyone make plastic or fiberglass inner fenders? it would seam to me that plastic iners would be great for weight savings.

**Tim Christian** · 01-09-2009, 12:02 AM

This whole front end Fenders, Inner fenders, hood, rad support, grille, bumper, bumper brackets, battery tray is aftermarket Tri-Plus. I have people who brings stuff back saying it won't fit we try it on another truck no problem. I wonder sometime if they don't need a diffrent body man not a diffrent part. LOL!

**70cst** · 01-09-2009, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Christian

This whole front end Fenders, Inner fenders, hood, rad support, grille, bumper, bumper brackets, battery tray is aftermarket Tri-Plus. I have people who brings stuff back saying it won't fit we try it on another truck no problem. I wonder sometime if they don't need a diffrent body man not a diffrent part. LOL!

Tim...So Tri-Plus makes most the inner fenders? I guess I want to stay away from cheap repops. Besides the rockers...these will be the only sheet metal parts that I will be needing for the Circuit Rider.

harlyworkr · 01-09-2009, 12:29 AM

I just walked into LMC and bought the right side, it painted and fit up perfectly.

thirdstreettito · 01-09-2009, 12:43 AM

I am going to buy almost ALL my parts from Certi-fit. Because I have heard only good things about them. And they are VERY cheap in price! And likem osto f us, I am on a budget.

jb4short · 01-09-2009, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thirdstreettito

I am going to buy almost ALL my parts from Certi-fit. Because I have heard only good things about them. And they are VERY cheap in price! And likem osto f us, I am on a budget.

Certi-Fit does not carry Tri-Plus product

Tri-Plus inner fenders are thicker than the two other manufacturers that I am aware of; and actually 3lbs. heavier than original.

**70cst** · 01-09-2009, 09:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Certi-Fit does not carry Tri-Plus product

Tri-Plus inner fenders are thicker than the two other manufacturers that I am aware of; and actually 3lbs. heavier than original.

Ok...thanks. I'll be calling to check shipping charges. Prices seems to be comparable but the shipping costs from various vendors are all over the place. As the Circiut Rider gets closer to being finished...my Circuit Rider funds are about depleted. I realize there may be "cheaper" pricess but I have to much $$$ and time in the Circiut Rider to think "cheap". Thanks all for your input.
PS: I also try and only support the Vendors who support this site.

jb4short · 01-09-2009, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Ok...thanks. I'll be calling to check shipping charges. Prices seems to be comparable but the shipping costs from various vendors are all over the place. As the Circiut Rider gets closer to being finished...my Circuit Rider funds are about depleted. I realize there may be "cheaper" pricess but I have to much $$$ and time in the Circiut Rider to think "cheap". Thanks all for your input.
PS: I also try and only support the Vendors who support this site.

Shipping on inner fenders is ridiculous...I'd rather see you buy them from a vendor where you can pick them up than sell you a set.

**70cst** · 01-09-2009, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tri-ProAutomotive

Shipping on inner fenders is ridiculous...I'd rather see you buy them from a vendor where you can pick them up than sell you a set.

I called a place in Dayton Oh., and I asked where their Inner Fenders were made and he said; "all these parts are made out of this county." So looks like if I want the better quality/heavier parts then it looks like shipping is the way to go.

dan42 · 01-09-2009, 01:16 AM

Wow! I just looked at the prices on certi-fit - they are cheap! why are there two prices though?

**El Jay** · 01-09-2009, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70cst

Ok...I did a search w/o any sufficient answers. My truck (The Circuit Rider) will need two new inner fenders so the question that I have is:
1) NOS (if avaliable) or Repop? Which way would you go?
2) If Repop...are they all the same quality? Are there different manufactures?
3) I live near Columbus Ohio and I travel Oh., Ind., and Ky. so I hope to pick these up and to save shipping cost. Shipping cost looks to be more than the cost of the inner fenders.
Thanks for your help.

I bought my stuff locally @ "Matt's Classic Bowties" in Concord, CA.
Because I wasn't in a big, giant hurry to get the parts, I waited until they placed a "stocking order", which they do about every 4 weeks, or so.
My parts came in with their other regularly ordered stuff & I didn't have to pay any shipping. As I said before, the inner fenders did take an additional 2 week. But it wasn't Matt's fault.
I saved probably $150, or more, by just being patient.

You may want to check around locally.

petey-pablo · 01-09-2009, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Jay

I bought my stuff locally @ "Matt's Classic Bowties" in Concord, CA.
Because I wasn't in a big, giant hurry to get the parts, I waited until they placed a "stocking order", which they do about every 4 weeks, or so.
My parts came in with their other regularly ordered stuff & I didn't have to pay any shipping. As I said before, the inner fenders did take an additional 2 week. But it wasn't Matt's fault.
I saved probably $150, or more, by just being patient.

You may want to check around locally.

El Jay Does Matt's Have a web site it's always good to know who we have locally and don't forget we have Vintage Chevy here in Fremont New and used parts Thats where I get most of my things Thanks Pablo.....

**special-K** · 01-09-2009, 09:09 AM

I think Tim Christian put those flames on there to cover up all the flaws!

We hear this and that about reproduction body parts,mostly from guys who aren`t professionals,haven`t worked with anything else,and often is their first attempt.Also,most don`t know who made what and claim one brand is better when it`s made by the same company on the same machinery from the same metal.I think the boxes are the same except for the print.I`ll have to look into that and get back later.

glock35ipsc · 01-09-2009, 10:35 AM

FWIW I bought mine from the Truck and Car Shop in California, they were cheap, and fit perfect.

01-08-2009, 08:34 PM	#1
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? Ok...I did a search w/o any sufficient answers. My truck (The Circuit Rider) will need two new inner fenders so the question that I have is: 1) NOS (if avaliable) or Repop? Which way would you go? 2) If Repop...are they all the same quality? Are there different manufactures? 3) I live near Columbus Ohio and I travel Oh., Ind., and Ky. so I hope to pick these up and to save shipping cost. Shipping cost looks to be more than the cost of the inner fenders. Thanks for your help. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-08-2009, 09:07 PM	#2
El Jay Gone to greener pastures Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gateway to the Delta Posts: 7,354	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? Well, let me tell you a tale................. Just 2 weeks ago, with the help of some good friends, I replaced most of the front clip on my Chevy; because I'd wrecked it. We replaced both outer fenders, inner fenders, core support, & hood hinges. (I was able to salvage the hood) I'll be honest, I was in a panic about using repop parts because of the horror stories I'd heard about them not coming anywhere close to fitting. We had everything swapped out in a bit over 1/2 a day & roughly aligned. We did have to use tapered alignment tools & phillips screwdrivers, etc. to get the holes lined up, but it wasn't that bad @ all. I still have to put the cowl on & other stuff like that on so I can "fine tune" the body alignment stuff, but it's not looking too bad. I used all Tri-Plus parts (formerly GoodMark, I believe) & they all came from Taiwan. The biggest problem I had was getting the inner fenders. Because everything has slowed down worldwide, they weren't stamping out inner fenders as fast as they used to; so it took an extra 2 weeks, or so, to get the inners. Sorry about the long post/reply, but I wanted to give you a "real world" perspective. __________________ '69 Chevy 1/2 T LWB Stepper: Daily Beater '72 GMC 3/4 T Fleet: Another Daily Beater '72 Plymouth Gran Coupe: ? "Ah women. They make the highs higher and the lows more frequent." Friedrich Nietzsche "Never kick a fresh turd on a hot day." Harry S. Truman GUN CONTROL: Never having to say, "I missed you." Always fire two warning shots into your attacker's chest area before putting a bullet between his eyes. Paraphrased from Louis Awerbuck Last edited by El Jay; 01-08-2009 at 09:37 PM.

01-08-2009, 09:33 PM	#3
eightbanger 454 MAKES IT ROAR Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Essex, U.K Posts: 2,701	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? 70, I unerstand your worries about fit with repop stuff, but if it is out it's not going to be by an awfull lot, it will just mean a little jiggling about and widening the odd hole. I always see it like this....I can go repop on the sort of hidden stuff, and save my money for NOS on the shiney stuff. The vendors I use are ClassicParts/Classic Heartbeart. __________________ Nigel. An American living in a British body. 1971 Chevy Cheyenne 10 454 "In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." - George Orwell "When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty" - Thomas Jefferson No more pain. 03.12.60 -- 12.28.10 http://www.youtube.com/Eightbanger

01-08-2009, 09:54 PM	#4
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? The last time I bought any inner fenders I got them from the Chevy dealer. I couldn't say if they're still available or not. They weren't much more than the repro parts out there.

01-08-2009, 10:08 PM	#5
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? Thanks for the info guys. __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-08-2009, 11:14 PM	#6
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? im going to see wes in the future from classic heartbeat to get me new inner fenders when my truck goes back together __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

01-08-2009, 11:31 PM	#7
hotrod 80 mini truck racer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Baytown , texas Posts: 3,010	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? I put inner and outer fenders on mine from Certi-fit . The price was reasonable and the fit was good . Like El jay said a few tapered alignment tools and phillips head screw drivers and loosly start all the bolts first before tightening them and it dropped together . Inners were like $32 each . Outers around $67 each . Google Certi-fit . __________________ 1949 5-window 1969 Camaro 1976 Chevy Luv yellow 1978 Chevy Luv Blue 1976 Chevy Luv Black 1979 Firebird Flooded in Harvey 1999 F350 Dually 2005 GMC Sierra 4.8 RCSB 2014 Explorer (wifes) My build :http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399148 Build #2: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=653583

01-08-2009, 11:33 PM	#8
tranz am Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Santa Rosa, Ca Posts: 586	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? Speaking of inner fenders, this seams like a good place to ask. Does anyone make plastic or fiberglass inner fenders? it would seam to me that plastic iners would be great for weight savings. __________________ My build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=456220 Best 1/4 mile time 12.1 @ 111 w/traction issues 1969 GMC SWB 1964 chevy II Nova ht Last edited by tranz am; 01-08-2009 at 11:34 PM.

01-09-2009, 12:02 AM	#9
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? This whole front end Fenders, Inner fenders, hood, rad support, grille, bumper, bumper brackets, battery tray is aftermarket Tri-Plus. I have people who brings stuff back saying it won't fit we try it on another truck no problem. I wonder sometime if they don't need a diffrent body man not a diffrent part. LOL!

01-09-2009, 12:29 AM	#11
harlyworkr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Kansas Posts: 212	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? I just walked into LMC and bought the right side, it painted and fit up perfectly.

01-09-2009, 12:43 AM	#12
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? I am going to buy almost ALL my parts from Certi-fit. Because I have heard only good things about them. And they are VERY cheap in price! And likem osto f us, I am on a budget. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck

01-09-2009, 01:16 AM	#17
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? Wow! I just looked at the prices on certi-fit - they are cheap! why are there two prices though? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-09-2009, 09:09 AM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Inner Fenders-NOS or Repops-Where to go? I think Tim Christian put those flames on there to cover up all the flaws! We hear this and that about reproduction body parts,mostly from guys who aren`t professionals,haven`t worked with anything else,and often is their first attempt.Also,most don`t know who made what and claim one brand is better when it`s made by the same company on the same machinery from the same metal.I think the boxes are the same except for the print.I`ll have to look into that and get back later. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 01-09-2009 at 11:30 AM.

01-09-2009, 10:35 AM	#21
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