Are these wheel wells still good? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

kdailey4315 · 08-04-2008, 10:09 PM

Judging by the pics do you think that my wheel wells (or inner fenders, I'm not sure exactly what they are calld) still good? I'm not sure if it is just surface rust or if they are rotted through.

**truckdude239** · 08-04-2008, 10:40 PM

they look good. should clean right up

kelsfine69 · 08-04-2008, 10:42 PM

look at the tops where they bolt to the fenders, behind the washer bottle, thats where they start to rust.

mas09ts · 08-04-2008, 11:43 PM

They Look good by the pictures, but as kelsfine69 said check around the bolts.

Chevyman680063 · 08-04-2008, 11:46 PM

Check under the battery tray too because if a battery has ever leaked on it then it could have some holes around that area.

kdailey4315 · 08-04-2008, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevyman680063

Check under the battery tray too because if a battery has ever leaked on it then it could have some holes around that area.

I just found that out the hard way. Appartently the battery has been leaking for who knows how long. There is a softball size hole in the bottom of the passenger side fender. I couldn't see any damage to the inner fender well or the frame. I'll know in a few days when I get it all apart.

Dusty_case · 08-05-2008, 02:03 AM

Looks like surface rust a little sanding to clean them up then some paint they would be like new

08-04-2008, 10:09 PM	#1
kdailey4315 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pacifica CA Posts: 66	Is this surface rust or rot? Judging by the pics do you think that my wheel wells (or inner fenders, I'm not sure exactly what they are calld) still good? I'm not sure if it is just surface rust or if they are rotted through. Last edited by kdailey4315; 08-04-2008 at 10:22 PM.

08-04-2008, 10:40 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,237	Re: Are these wheel wells still good? they look good. should clean right up __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube Last edited by truckdude239; 08-04-2008 at 10:40 PM.

08-04-2008, 10:42 PM	#3
kelsfine69 18 Till I Die Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,522	Re: Are these wheel wells still good? look at the tops where they bolt to the fenders, behind the washer bottle, thats where they start to rust. __________________ 2011 GMC Acadia 1969 GMC BBC LS7 2007 GMC Crew Duramax 1987 Camaro Iroc 350 Tuned Port Injection 42000Km 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI 1987 Chevrolet Silverado 350 TBI(yes 2) Take me drunk, I'm too home...

08-04-2008, 11:43 PM	#4
mas09ts Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Gate City VA Posts: 576	Re: Are these wheel wells still good? They Look good by the pictures, but as kelsfine69 said check around the bolts. __________________ Mitch 22yrs. Young 1970 GMC Short-Step 350/TH350 Combo. . . . Sold Dec 2011 Current Project 68 Gmc "Second Chance" Go to my 68 GMC Shorty Rebuild Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post6341739

08-04-2008, 11:46 PM	#5
Chevyman680063 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 850	Re: Are these wheel wells still good? Check under the battery tray too because if a battery has ever leaked on it then it could have some holes around that area.

08-05-2008, 02:03 AM	#7
Dusty_case Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: spokane valley wa Posts: 112	Re: Are these wheel wells still good? Looks like surface rust a little sanding to clean them up then some paint they would be like new __________________ 1968 c10 250/3spd



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