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MailManX2 · 12-27-2011, 07:36 PM

How can I tell NOS 60-66 fenders from GM reproduction fenders? I have a chance to buy a set of fenders locally and the seller is stating they are NOS but before I lay out the cash I want to make sure they are the real deal.

There was a posting in the classified section a few months back for some NOS 60-66 fenders and the differences between NOS and repros were discussed in that post but I can't seem find it now.

Thanks.

Greg63 · 12-27-2011, 08:56 PM

There should be a 2 digit year stamped into the top rail (the area that bolts to the inner fender) of the fender if it is oem.
Greg.

MailManX2 · 12-27-2011, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg63

There should be a 2 digit year stamped into the top rail (the area that bolts to the inner fender) of the fender if it is oem.
Greg.

Ok thanks a bunch...

TopFuel1966 · 12-27-2011, 10:50 PM

Original fenders are easy to spot. They have either large rust holes or a pound of Bondo in the lower rear corners...........

1963c-10 · 12-28-2011, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TopFuel1966

Original fenders are easy to spot. They have either large rust holes or a pound of Bondo in the lower rear corners...........

Haha....I like this answer best

MailManX2 · 12-31-2011, 09:12 PM

I went and looked at those 60-66 NOS fenders today and they weren't. Even though they had GM stickers with part numbers they were definitely reproductions. The inner bracing was a thinner gauge steel than what GM used and the shape of the bracing was noticeable different at the bottom of the fender. Glad I didn't lay out $650 for $400 worth of offshore made fenders.

'63GENIII · 12-31-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 1963c-10

Haha....I like this answer best

X3 Aint it the truth! I have also noticed the repro's being thinner too. Good luck. I'd be looking for a set with rust and then a welder.

12-27-2011, 07:36 PM	#1
MailManX2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 119	NOS versus repro fenders, how to tell the difference How can I tell NOS 60-66 fenders from GM reproduction fenders? I have a chance to buy a set of fenders locally and the seller is stating they are NOS but before I lay out the cash I want to make sure they are the real deal. There was a posting in the classified section a few months back for some NOS 60-66 fenders and the differences between NOS and repros were discussed in that post but I can't seem find it now. Thanks. __________________ Ken B 60 Chevy Apache 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Why buy something when you can build it for twice the price.. Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done...

12-27-2011, 08:56 PM	#2
Greg63 Enjoy your truck Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newmarket, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,066	Re: NOS versus repro fenders, how to tell the difference There should be a 2 digit year stamped into the top rail (the area that bolts to the inner fender) of the fender if it is oem. Greg. __________________ 1 Corinthians 10:13 1963 Chevrolet 1/2 ton 2010 Camaro SS/RS 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee 2016 Jeep Cherokee

12-27-2011, 10:50 PM	#4
TopFuel1966 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 471	Re: NOS versus repro fenders, how to tell the difference Original fenders are easy to spot. They have either large rust holes or a pound of Bondo in the lower rear corners...........

12-31-2011, 09:12 PM	#6
MailManX2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ledyard, CT Posts: 119	Re: NOS versus repro fenders, how to tell the difference I went and looked at those 60-66 NOS fenders today and they weren't. Even though they had GM stickers with part numbers they were definitely reproductions. The inner bracing was a thinner gauge steel than what GM used and the shape of the bracing was noticeable different at the bottom of the fender. Glad I didn't lay out $650 for $400 worth of offshore made fenders. __________________ Ken B 60 Chevy Apache 2019 Chevy Silverado Z71 Why buy something when you can build it for twice the price.. Just because something can be done doesn't mean it should be done...



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