such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

smoknbarrels · 07-05-2006, 07:25 PM

I want to reduce the weight of my fleetside (especially the front). I have been eating less but it's just not enough!
I have been looking around and can't find anyone who makes fiberglass fenders for these trucks, does anyone know where I can get some?

**john** · 07-05-2006, 07:38 PM

I dont see any fronts, but they have other stuff.

http://www.usbodysource.com/

1LoC10 · 07-05-2006, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by john

I dont see any fronts, but they have other stuff.

http://www.usbodysource.com/

give those guys a call... they make the whole tilt front clip so im sure they could cut you just the fenders.. or hell just get the whole clip, cab and bed... that would be pretty light

71Dragtruck · 07-06-2006, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by john

I dont see any fronts, but they have other stuff.

http://www.usbodysource.com/

I've tryed to phone that place about 20 times with no answer, no matter what day or time.

smoknbarrels · 07-05-2006, 08:44 PM

nice, those do look cool, but they sure are pricey.. i guess my previous 67 nova with fiberglass parts was worth more then i though.
to bad they don't make bolt on fenders, thats what i would like the most.

71Dragtruck · 07-05-2006, 11:44 PM

I've also searched and found nothing.

krue · 07-06-2006, 12:02 AM

Sounds like an opportunity for someone with the right skills.

71Dragtruck · 07-06-2006, 01:31 PM

I find it strange, you can get a cab, box, doors, hoods, inner fenders, whole front clip, but no seperate fenders or bumpers. The 2 items I want!!

70chevyfreak · 07-06-2006, 06:02 PM

Chevy Duty or whatever they are called now has fiberglass front fenders,sold only in pairs,$259.00 each.
1-800-741-1678

1LoC10 · 07-06-2006, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 70chevyfreak

Chevy Duty or whatever they are called now has fiberglass front fenders,sold only in pairs,$259.00 each.
1-800-741-1678

you have a part number? I'm pretty sure they only sell them in rears.. but if they have fronts thats news to me

kingsolver72 · 07-06-2006, 06:22 PM

I know this is not what you asked about but the board vendor teeitup has or had a pair of fiberglass bedsides.

bigjimzlll · 07-06-2006, 06:37 PM

I just called chevy duty...not fronts yet. They have them for a 66 though

70chevyfreak · 07-06-2006, 07:12 PM

Chevy Dutys catalog must be wrong,they list part # 37-225 for a 68-72 left front fiberglass and a 37-226 for the right.

1LoC10 · 07-06-2006, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by 70chevyfreak

Chevy Dutys catalog must be wrong,they list part # 37-225 for a 68-72 left front fiberglass and a 37-226 for the right.

both of those part numbers are for the rear when you do a search on there website... not sure where your looking

70chevyfreak · 07-06-2006, 09:15 PM

Your right, I just noticed the fenders in the catalog are marked wrong. They are in reverse order,fronts are rears and rears are fronts. Sorry for the confusion.

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Originally Posted by 1LoC10

both of those part numbers are for the rear when you do a search on there website... not sure where your looking

smoknbarrels · 07-06-2006, 07:39 PM

damn, i was get'n all excited about a new set of front fenders. I may consider a flip up front end...but i'm sure there is a lot of extra work involved since there are no bolt holes made yet, and building brackets to swing the top up witout hitting the cab... who builds a flip front end without brackets designed to flip properly anyway?

smoknbarrels · 07-06-2006, 07:44 PM

and yea, i'm with 71Drag on this one also, I too would like a nice fake front bumper along with my search for bolt on fiberglass fenders.. anything to get a few pounds off the 'ol girl.

djracer · 07-07-2006, 10:57 AM

I don't know if the company I got my glass from is still in business but I have a race weight one piece clip with a removable hood and glass doors I know they did make a front bumper also! Mine came from creative glassworks in Oneida Tn

tranz am · 06-03-2013, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by djracer

I don't know if the company I got my glass from is still in business but I have a race weight one piece clip with a removable hood and glass doors I know they did make a front bumper also! Mine came from creative glassworks in Oneida Tn

I know this is old as hell, but for anybody that was wondering creative glassworks is no longer in business. I too am looking for glass front end parts.
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C10-Rat · 06-03-2013, 01:21 PM

Kind of old and probably not what you are looking for,,, try searching---> Mordachai- High Rise Fiberglass Fenders- Group Buy

Leftlane · 06-03-2013, 06:10 PM

There was an ad on St.Louis, MO CL for a complete glass clip.
In the $800 range as I recall.
Guy ran the ad for a few months.
Mabey keep an ongoing search, see if it pops back up.
I get the whole lighter is faster concept. Both accel and decell.
I once had an old Porsche 912 (flat 4) and seriously considered some glass for it.

For the truck, I'd probably spend the glass money on more engine and better brakes.
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Kurt L · 06-03-2013, 06:39 PM

why can't you cut the inside of the fenders out? you know the braces or what ever you want to call them. and smooth out the inside of the fender and use them as a pattern. get them smooth and then put your mold wax or what ever you want to call it[the stuff the fiberglass won't stick to] start laying your mat and applying your resin and matt. to the thickness that you want and let sit and then take out your fenders.don't know if this would work but it's an idea. just thought i'd throw in my .02.

07-05-2006, 07:25 PM	#1
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? I want to reduce the weight of my fleetside (especially the front). I have been eating less but it's just not enough! I have been looking around and can't find anyone who makes fiberglass fenders for these trucks, does anyone know where I can get some? __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

07-05-2006, 07:38 PM	#2
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? I dont see any fronts, but they have other stuff. http://www.usbodysource.com/ __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/ Last edited by john; 07-05-2006 at 07:40 PM.

07-05-2006, 08:44 PM	#5
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? nice, those do look cool, but they sure are pricey.. i guess my previous 67 nova with fiberglass parts was worth more then i though. to bad they don't make bolt on fenders, thats what i would like the most. __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

07-05-2006, 11:44 PM	#6
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? I've also searched and found nothing. __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

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07-06-2006, 01:31 PM	#8
71Dragtruck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 1,368	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? I find it strange, you can get a cab, box, doors, hoods, inner fenders, whole front clip, but no seperate fenders or bumpers. The 2 items I want!! __________________ Speed is just a matter of money, question is how fast can you afford to go? 8.95@148.97mph all motor haven't tried bottle yet Sponsored by: Getz Oilfield Consulting Hard Candy Customs

07-06-2006, 06:02 PM	#9
70chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holt, Missouri. Near KC Posts: 64	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? Chevy Duty or whatever they are called now has fiberglass front fenders,sold only in pairs,$259.00 each. 1-800-741-1678

07-06-2006, 06:22 PM	#11
kingsolver72 10/30/19 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: ottawa kansas Posts: 5,245	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? I know this is not what you asked about but the board vendor teeitup has or had a pair of fiberglass bedsides. __________________ Fight the good fight, finish the race, keep the faith

07-06-2006, 06:37 PM	#12
bigjimzlll Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Redding,CA...USA Posts: 4,736	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? I just called chevy duty...not fronts yet. They have them for a 66 though __________________ It's called "drag racing" if they called it "tic..tic..WHAM!..BANG! F*&K!!!", they'd have to keep the magazines under the counter with the other men's publications click the clicky to join the site.... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php 67 lwb..first hotrod in 25 years..540 best ET is 9.45 @ 141.44 Anderson,CA

07-06-2006, 07:12 PM	#13
70chevyfreak Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Holt, Missouri. Near KC Posts: 64	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? Chevy Dutys catalog must be wrong,they list part # 37-225 for a 68-72 left front fiberglass and a 37-226 for the right.

07-06-2006, 07:39 PM	#16
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? damn, i was get'n all excited about a new set of front fenders. I may consider a flip up front end...but i'm sure there is a lot of extra work involved since there are no bolt holes made yet, and building brackets to swing the top up witout hitting the cab... who builds a flip front end without brackets designed to flip properly anyway? __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

07-06-2006, 07:44 PM	#17
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? and yea, i'm with 71Drag on this one also, I too would like a nice fake front bumper along with my search for bolt on fiberglass fenders.. anything to get a few pounds off the 'ol girl. __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

07-07-2006, 10:57 AM	#18
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,892	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? I don't know if the company I got my glass from is still in business but I have a race weight one piece clip with a removable hood and glass doors I know they did make a front bumper also! Mine came from creative glassworks in Oneida Tn __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

06-03-2013, 01:21 PM	#20
C10-Rat Registered User Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Crosby, Tx Posts: 26	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? Kind of old and probably not what you are looking for,,, try searching---> Mordachai- High Rise Fiberglass Fenders- Group Buy __________________ 1970 CHEVY SWB 454BBC TH350

06-03-2013, 06:10 PM	#21
Leftlane Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 118	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? There was an ad on St.Louis, MO CL for a complete glass clip. In the $800 range as I recall. Guy ran the ad for a few months. Mabey keep an ongoing search, see if it pops back up. I get the whole lighter is faster concept. Both accel and decell. I once had an old Porsche 912 (flat 4) and seriously considered some glass for it. For the truck, I'd probably spend the glass money on more engine and better brakes. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1971 C10 SWB 350/350 A/C PS PDB Last edited by Leftlane; 06-03-2013 at 06:13 PM. Reason: darn spellckeck



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06-03-2013, 06:39 PM	#22
Kurt L Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: ne florida Posts: 2,665	Re: such thing as fiberglass fenders for a C10?? why can't you cut the inside of the fenders out? you know the braces or what ever you want to call them. and smooth out the inside of the fender and use them as a pattern. get them smooth and then put your mold wax or what ever you want to call it[the stuff the fiberglass won't stick to] start laying your mat and applying your resin and matt. to the thickness that you want and let sit and then take out your fenders.don't know if this would work but it's an idea. just thought i'd throw in my .02.

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