Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyDude · 09-08-2006, 09:22 PM

Well today I had the inkling to work on my truck again, so I decided to install the passenger side inner fender. My fenders are Tri-Plus and so are the inner fenders, radiator support is GM original. RE-POP should be called RE-FIT. What a challenging Mother F'en Beeooch, pardon my language. I will say I learned my lesson and will pre-fit every and all parts prior to Paint, next time!!! I could have drilled out and enlarged holes here there and everywhere, and stretched out the metal first which would have made life simple. Live and learn. If you are using RE-POP make sure you fit them first. I will win...but it could have been much easier. Have to say this goes back to my 1st painter who did not pre-fit my truck prior to paint.

Jimbotronics · 09-08-2006, 09:42 PM

Man that blows. Truck is looking saaawwwweeet! I really like that color.

junkyardjohn · 09-08-2006, 11:19 PM

Looking Good Alex. Repop Parts Are The Bunk. I'll Use Original Oem Sheetmetal When Ever & Where Ever I Can.

John

**SactoJim** · 09-08-2006, 11:24 PM

Yelp, engine compartment looks great and it confirms that I'm painting my inner fender wells the same color as the exterior.

ChevyDude · 09-08-2006, 11:22 PM

Thanks Jim and John. No kiddin...re-pop = re-sheot

meathead95 · 09-08-2006, 11:40 PM

it was ticky but i installed mine with no real problems i put the big bolt that goes in the cab in first and then the center wheel well bolt followed be the bolts that go in the core support (they where all left loose) and then went around the wheel well installing the rest of the bolts and they actually went on pretty easy and im not standing up for repop as i hate them too and use nos most of the time

ChevyDude · 09-09-2006, 01:15 AM

Anyone have a pic of knows how the square hole in the back of the inner fender next to the frame where the large bolt goes into the frame...Is there a square piece with a hole in it, that fits in this hole???

smbrouss70 · 09-09-2006, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

Anyone have a pic of knows how the square hole in the back of the inner fender next to the frame where the large bolt goes into the frame...Is there a square piece with a hole in it, that fits in this hole???

There should be a LARGE washer on that bolt, but no there is nothing that fits in that hole, it's that big to provide for ample adjustment.

ChevyDude · 09-09-2006, 03:50 AM

Cool...that makes sence.

CAL 58 GMC · 09-09-2006, 01:46 AM

Man that sweet under the hood!! Nice work!!!

**special-K** · 09-09-2006, 06:07 AM

Looks great under that hood.I remember when re-pro was non-existing.We were glad to have it when it hit the scene.Now,we cuss it and wish it away,go figure.Body fitment has never been a "bolt-on" experience.When it is,you`re lucky.An old rule with car building is get it together,work out the bugs,then disassemble for paint.That`s where the whole "In suede" thing comes from we see on ratrods and other projects.I`m just glad to see a quality stamping.If we can "make" them work,that`s all I ask.Maybe it`ll get better,but I doubt it.At first,they were saying repro would kill the used part market.Ain`t happnin`.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-09-2006, 06:22 AM

I deceided to do this last year, I went ahead and assembled my whole
front clip knowing it would just have to come apart again before paint,
the drivers side re-poop inner fits pretty decent, but the passenger is
a pain in the arse, I am glad that I did try to fit everything in advance,
I found several minor issues, I still haven't fixed, that would scratch up
the fresh paint, I still haven't done, when she someday gets finished

see ten · 09-09-2006, 06:30 AM

Are the inner fenders no longer available through GM? The last ones I bought I got from the local Chevy dealer.

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-09-2006, 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by see ten

Are the inner fenders no longer available through GM?

Never knew that, wish I had known before I bought mine

72MARIO · 09-09-2006, 08:39 AM

There are actually shims that go behind the inner fenders where that back bolt goes in. They need to be there or if you tighten them down tight the hood lines will get al messed up.

**Palf70Step** · 09-09-2006, 09:25 AM

My inner fenders were both a pain when I was trial fitting them. One was OEM, one was aftermarket. Both required lots of patience. I hear the inner fenders are the worse of any piece for inconsistencies.

**Tom Vogel** · 09-09-2006, 10:35 AM

I had to replace my passenger side because of battery rust. I got an OEM from Brothers... it just droppd in, no adjustment whatsoever. I had to buy a repop grill because the plater ruined my original... MAN... what a PAIIINNN! (but its finally in)sigh

centsless · 09-09-2006, 10:39 AM

Truck looks great!! ( understatement ) I had a little trouble with my inner fenders also, but with time & patience, you will win ! Keep up the good work !

ChevyDude · 09-09-2006, 11:32 AM

I will win...I do know that...was just saying what a pain this repop stuff is. Next time I will pre-fit everything. It just would have been easier that way. Will I use it again....yes if I have too. Thanks for your nice comments on my truck.

Alex

LUV2XCLR8 · 09-09-2006, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ChevyDude

I will win...

Yeppers, I bet you will, and I bet a BFH might be involved

ChevyDude · 09-09-2006, 11:52 AM

Can't use a hammer at this point. LOL!!! Those inner fenders were $325.00 a piece to paint. The chrome plated ones you can buy seem like a good deal when you add the cost of the re-pop inners and then the paint!!! I think the red looks better than the chrome would have ....JUST should have pre-fit!!!! I'm going to remove the battery box (there is a bolt there that doesn't line up) and then I need to enlarge the two outside front holes and the bottom wheel arch hole. Can you say P-I-T-A!!!! And say it loud!!! LOL! But.....I will win!

*72CSTC5* · 09-09-2006, 01:12 PM

You can still buy the inner fenders from and gm dealer across the country.

ChevyDude · 09-09-2006, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 72CSTC5

You can still buy the inner fenders from and gm dealer across the country.

That would be the way to go!!!! How much are they from a GM/Chevy dealer???

ChevyDude · 09-09-2006, 01:21 PM

Well I just found them...click the Restoration tab on top:
Link to web site: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GM PART # 3882650
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $199.04
OUR PRICE: $122.13

DESCRIPTION: INNER FENDER
RH

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
GM PART # 6270855
PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00
GM LIST: $226.52
OUR PRICE: $139.00

DESCRIPTION: INNER FENDER
LH

see ten · 09-09-2006, 03:12 PM

I noticed they also have mirrors, grills and inner grills listed on that link.

09-08-2006, 09:22 PM	#1
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Well today I had the inkling to work on my truck again, so I decided to install the passenger side inner fender. My fenders are Tri-Plus and so are the inner fenders, radiator support is GM original. RE-POP should be called RE-FIT. What a challenging Mother F'en Beeooch, pardon my language. I will say I learned my lesson and will pre-fit every and all parts prior to Paint, next time!!! I could have drilled out and enlarged holes here there and everywhere, and stretched out the metal first which would have made life simple. Live and learn. If you are using RE-POP make sure you fit them first. I will win...but it could have been much easier. Have to say this goes back to my 1st painter who did not pre-fit my truck prior to paint. Attached Images Last edited by ChevyDude; 09-08-2006 at 09:30 PM.

09-08-2006, 09:42 PM	#2
Jimbotronics YA YA Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 1,273	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Man that blows. Truck is looking saaawwwweeet! I really like that color. __________________ Jimbo '72 SWB - 350 (frame-off resto in progress - donations accepted) '04 Chevy Avalanche '03 Cadillac CTS (wife's ride) Restoration progress - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=335707

09-08-2006, 11:19 PM	#3
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,427	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Looking Good Alex. Repop Parts Are The Bunk. I'll Use Original Oem Sheetmetal When Ever & Where Ever I Can. John __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

09-08-2006, 11:24 PM	#4
SactoJim Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,970	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Yelp, engine compartment looks great and it confirms that I'm painting my inner fender wells the same color as the exterior. __________________ 72 Cheyenne SWB Fleet Nut & bolt frame off in progress...99.9999% - supercharged 383 - 4 wheel discs - relocated fuel tank - My Build Thread

09-08-2006, 11:22 PM	#5
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Thanks Jim and John. No kiddin...re-pop = re-sheot

09-08-2006, 11:40 PM	#6
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! it was ticky but i installed mine with no real problems i put the big bolt that goes in the cab in first and then the center wheel well bolt followed be the bolts that go in the core support (they where all left loose) and then went around the wheel well installing the rest of the bolts and they actually went on pretty easy and im not standing up for repop as i hate them too and use nos most of the time __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

09-09-2006, 01:15 AM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Anyone have a pic of knows how the square hole in the back of the inner fender next to the frame where the large bolt goes into the frame...Is there a square piece with a hole in it, that fits in this hole???

09-09-2006, 03:50 AM	#9
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Cool...that makes sence.

09-09-2006, 01:46 AM	#10
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Man that sweet under the hood!! Nice work!!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 09-09-2006 at 01:46 AM.

09-09-2006, 06:07 AM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Looks great under that hood.I remember when re-pro was non-existing.We were glad to have it when it hit the scene.Now,we cuss it and wish it away,go figure.Body fitment has never been a "bolt-on" experience.When it is,you`re lucky.An old rule with car building is get it together,work out the bugs,then disassemble for paint.That`s where the whole "In suede" thing comes from we see on ratrods and other projects.I`m just glad to see a quality stamping.If we can "make" them work,that`s all I ask.Maybe it`ll get better,but I doubt it.At first,they were saying repro would kill the used part market.Ain`t happnin`. __________________ "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 ~

09-09-2006, 06:22 AM	#12
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,475	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! I deceided to do this last year, I went ahead and assembled my whole front clip knowing it would just have to come apart again before paint, the drivers side re-poop inner fits pretty decent, but the passenger is a pain in the arse, I am glad that I did try to fit everything in advance, I found several minor issues, I still haven't fixed, that would scratch up the fresh paint, I still haven't done, when she someday gets finished __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Big Piggy: "Goliath" 07 Kodiak C4500 Lil Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

09-09-2006, 06:30 AM	#13
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Are the inner fenders no longer available through GM? The last ones I bought I got from the local Chevy dealer.

09-09-2006, 08:39 AM	#15
72MARIO Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Huntsville Ontario Canada Posts: 4,052	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! There are actually shims that go behind the inner fenders where that back bolt goes in. They need to be there or if you tighten them down tight the hood lines will get al messed up. __________________ 1968 Suburban numbers matching all original truck now equipped with 6.0/4L80 on Accuair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=625017 1967 C/20 6.0/4L80 Roofing Truck 1990 V2500 Suburban "Plow Truck" 2005 TAHOE DD

09-09-2006, 09:25 AM	#16
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,768	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! My inner fenders were both a pain when I was trial fitting them. One was OEM, one was aftermarket. Both required lots of patience. I hear the inner fenders are the worse of any piece for inconsistencies. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

09-09-2006, 10:35 AM	#17
Tom Vogel 2WD Jimmy Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Davis County, Utah Posts: 2,563	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! I had to replace my passenger side because of battery rust. I got an OEM from Brothers... it just droppd in, no adjustment whatsoever. I had to buy a repop grill because the plater ruined my original... MAN... what a PAIIINNN! (but its finally in)sigh Last edited by Tom Vogel; 09-09-2006 at 10:36 AM.



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09-09-2006, 10:39 AM	#18
centsless sufficiently talented fool Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Forest Hill, MD Posts: 2,231	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Truck looks great!! ( understatement ) I had a little trouble with my inner fenders also, but with time & patience, you will win ! Keep up the good work ! __________________ "it's impossible to be surrounded by idiots when you are part of the circle" 2003 Suburban 2002 Pontiac Montana 1981 Corvette 1966 Impala Convertible Click here to support the board

09-09-2006, 11:32 AM	#19
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! I will win...I do know that...was just saying what a pain this repop stuff is. Next time I will pre-fit everything. It just would have been easier that way. Will I use it again....yes if I have too. Thanks for your nice comments on my truck. Alex

09-09-2006, 11:52 AM	#21
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Can't use a hammer at this point. LOL!!! Those inner fenders were $325.00 a piece to paint. The chrome plated ones you can buy seem like a good deal when you add the cost of the re-pop inners and then the paint!!! I think the red looks better than the chrome would have ....JUST should have pre-fit!!!! I'm going to remove the battery box (there is a bolt there that doesn't line up) and then I need to enlarge the two outside front holes and the bottom wheel arch hole. Can you say P-I-T-A!!!! And say it loud!!! LOL! But.....I will win! Last edited by ChevyDude; 09-09-2006 at 11:54 AM.

09-09-2006, 01:12 PM	#22
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! You can still buy the inner fenders from and gm dealer across the country.

09-09-2006, 01:21 PM	#24
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! Well I just found them...click the Restoration tab on top: Link to web site: http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GM PART # 3882650 PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00 GM LIST: $199.04 OUR PRICE: $122.13 DESCRIPTION: INNER FENDER RH -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GM PART # 6270855 PACK QTY: 1 CORE CHARGE: $0.00 GM LIST: $226.52 OUR PRICE: $139.00 DESCRIPTION: INNER FENDER LH Last edited by ChevyDude; 09-09-2006 at 01:21 PM.

09-09-2006, 03:12 PM	#25
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Re-Pop...jeez...should be call Re-Fit! I noticed they also have mirrors, grills and inner grills listed on that link.

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