Fenders: Original or Reproduction - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

getsomegreen · 01-09-2014, 05:38 PM

Is it better to use new or repair an original that's not to far gone?

1972SUPERSB · 01-09-2014, 06:36 PM

Definitely use original if you can. Repro fenders don't fit like original ones.

getsomegreen · 01-09-2014, 06:54 PM

Thanks, thats what I keep hearing

sboris · 01-09-2014, 07:52 PM

X2 if possible..
Top edge of the fender seems flat compared to hood. Made hood look like it was sticking up.

Folded wrong where the headlight ring attached and left a gap.

Looking at truck head on, gap between hood and fender widened drastically on the front edge. A curve so to speak.

Back bottom of the fender stuck out at the bottom over a 1/2 inch past the door and rocker. The originals I put back on and fit like a glove... The repop had to have the bracing all cut loose and rewelded. I don't know the brand, but it was enough that next time I will search high and low for fixable original...

**Elliot949** · 01-09-2014, 07:57 PM

Always oem

01-09-2014, 05:38 PM	#1
getsomegreen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: winston-salem nc Posts: 30	Fenders: Original or Reproduction Is it better to use new or repair an original that's not to far gone?

01-09-2014, 06:36 PM	#2
1972SUPERSB Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,026	Re: Fenders: Original or Reproduction Definitely use original if you can. Repro fenders don't fit like original ones. __________________ Jeff 1972 Cheyenne Super SWB 350, Auto, Bucket Seats w/Console, Tach, Factory A/C, P/S ,P/B, Tilt 1998 Chevy 1500 Ext Cab 5.7, Pewter w/blue interior

01-09-2014, 06:54 PM	#3
getsomegreen Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: winston-salem nc Posts: 30	Re: Fenders: Original or Reproduction Thanks, thats what I keep hearing

01-09-2014, 07:52 PM	#4
sboris Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Osceola, Ia Posts: 2,017	Re: Fenders: Original or Reproduction X2 if possible.. Top edge of the fender seems flat compared to hood. Made hood look like it was sticking up. Folded wrong where the headlight ring attached and left a gap. Looking at truck head on, gap between hood and fender widened drastically on the front edge. A curve so to speak. Back bottom of the fender stuck out at the bottom over a 1/2 inch past the door and rocker. The originals I put back on and fit like a glove... The repop had to have the bracing all cut loose and rewelded. I don't know the brand, but it was enough that next time I will search high and low for fixable original... __________________ Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039

01-09-2014, 07:57 PM	#5
Elliot949 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Winfield, Ks. Posts: 4,162	Re: Fenders: Original or Reproduction Always oem

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