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Slammed96 · 10-05-2018, 04:31 PM

So I saw a writeup a while back where someone took and sectioned their front fenders to sit lower on the wheel. I've hunted around and can't find anything now. I saved this picture from it and now that I've got the tools and space, I'd like to try this out on my truck.

**The Rocknrod** · 10-05-2018, 04:49 PM

His forum name is Vin63 - here is a post, you can PM him from there.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39&postcount=8

vin63 · 10-05-2018, 05:32 PM

That glutton for punshiment would be me. Granted the repop fenders were damaged in shipping, so I didn't have much to lose. A couple hundred hours of welding, hammer/dolly, grinding, fill/sand repeat later, this is how it turned out:

Slammed96 · 10-05-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by vin63

That glutton for punshiment would be me. Granted the repop fenders were damaged in shipping, so I didn't have much to lose. A couple hundred hours of welding, hammer/dolly, grinding, fill/sand repeat later, this is how it turned out:

They turned out looking pretty awesome though! Never saw the final product, and now I really think I might have to find a set of cheap fenders and get some practice in haha. Love the subtle change it gives the stance!

vin63 · 10-05-2018, 06:04 PM

Thanks! It started out with me having to stretch the bedside wheel openings and widen the wheel tubs because I used to run a 31x16.5 rear tire. It kind of snowballed out of control from there...

Slammed96 · 10-05-2018, 06:11 PM

I know that feeling very well! Outside of being thin repop sheet metal, how much of a pain were they to section down? I think closing those openings just a touch like you did would give this truck a nice extra spot of attitude.

vin63 · 10-05-2018, 06:25 PM

Your truck looks badass! What really compelled me to lower the front fender opening was stretching the rear wheel opening 3.5 inches for the taller rear tire. After stretching the bedside wheel opening, it then looked proportionally shorter since the opening was wider. Here's what it looked like just before paint:

hotrodder · 10-05-2018, 09:20 PM

That look is really cool. The bedsides are what I really like. Nice job

10-05-2018, 04:31 PM	#1
Slammed96 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Olathe KS Posts: 156	Sectioned front fenders So I saw a writeup a while back where someone took and sectioned their front fenders to sit lower on the wheel. I've hunted around and can't find anything now. I saved this picture from it and now that I've got the tools and space, I'd like to try this out on my truck. Attached Images __________________ 14 Silverado- 4/6 drop daily 66 GMC short wide Custom Cab- building to be low and cruise. 4.8/t56 swap occurring now. Stupid low static drop 66 GMC 1 ton stepside looooong bed- the tow pig/work truck.

10-05-2018, 04:49 PM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: Sectioned front fenders His forum name is Vin63 - here is a post, you can PM him from there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39&postcount=8 __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

10-05-2018, 05:32 PM	#3
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Sectioned front fenders That glutton for punshiment would be me. Granted the repop fenders were damaged in shipping, so I didn't have much to lose. A couple hundred hours of welding, hammer/dolly, grinding, fill/sand repeat later, this is how it turned out: Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes Last edited by vin63; 10-05-2018 at 05:37 PM.

10-05-2018, 06:04 PM	#5
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Sectioned front fenders Thanks! It started out with me having to stretch the bedside wheel openings and widen the wheel tubs because I used to run a 31x16.5 rear tire. It kind of snowballed out of control from there... Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

10-05-2018, 06:11 PM	#6
Slammed96 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Olathe KS Posts: 156	Re: Sectioned front fenders I know that feeling very well! Outside of being thin repop sheet metal, how much of a pain were they to section down? I think closing those openings just a touch like you did would give this truck a nice extra spot of attitude. Attached Images __________________ 14 Silverado- 4/6 drop daily 66 GMC short wide Custom Cab- building to be low and cruise. 4.8/t56 swap occurring now. Stupid low static drop 66 GMC 1 ton stepside looooong bed- the tow pig/work truck.

10-05-2018, 06:25 PM	#7
vin63 It's Better With Nitro Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chino Hills, CA Posts: 2,262	Re: Sectioned front fenders Your truck looks badass! What really compelled me to lower the front fender opening was stretching the rear wheel opening 3.5 inches for the taller rear tire. After stretching the bedside wheel opening, it then looked proportionally shorter since the opening was wider. Here's what it looked like just before paint: Attached Images __________________ 1963 C-10: Deluxe-optioned cab, shortbed, fleetside Pontiac 462 ci, Kauffman D-Port alum. heads 4L80E, narrowed sheetmetal Ford 9-inch Tubular front and rear suspension Custom 6-piston front disc and 4-piston rear disc brakes

10-05-2018, 09:20 PM	#8
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: Sectioned front fenders That look is really cool. The bedsides are what I really like. Nice job

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