Fiberglass FRONT Fenders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

PA-IndianRider · 07-17-2007, 07:59 PM

New member...1st time post.....I have been looking EVERYWHERE for fiberglass FRONT fenders for a 1970 Chevy C10 setside pickup....of course I have found "plenty" of "steel" ones and fiberglass tilt front ends....but NO front fenders. What's up with that???? Or is there some place that sells them and I just haven't been able to find them?

When completed I plan to drag race our '70 p/u so fiberglass seems the way to go.

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions.

John (PA-IndianRider) Pittsburgh, PA

1LoC10 · 07-17-2007, 08:26 PM

my only guess would be to call and talk to the guys that make the whole tilt front clip, if they have the mold for the clip, im sure they can cut some fenders

**67 cst swb** · 07-17-2007, 08:44 PM

I thought USBody Source made fiberglass fenders for our trucks...?

'68 longbed · 07-17-2007, 09:00 PM

seems like a whole clip would be somewhat ideal if you are going to race it.

PA-IndianRider · 07-17-2007, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by '68 longbed

seems like a whole clip would be somewhat ideal if you are going to race it.

Except for the "price"...no doubt a tilt one-piece front end would be the way to go....but a grand and a half is too much right now for me.....that's why I'm continuing my search for "fiberglass fenders".....you'd think with all of the rear 'glass ones being made for our truck that "fronts" would also be available.

Still searchin'....John PA-IndianRider

'68 longbed · 07-17-2007, 10:21 PM

i'm guessing maybe they support some of the front grill assembly? might not be practical....i dunno.

BarryB · 07-17-2007, 10:41 PM

First off

to the board

'68 longbed has a very good point. The fenders on these trucks are also a very big part of the structure of the front clip. So maybe that is why you are having a hard time finding glass fenders for your truck.
If you think about it every piece of the front clip is bolted to the fenders at some point.
That is my thoughts.
Anyways good luck on your search for fenders.

bad6772 · 07-17-2007, 10:45 PM

yeah usbody are the ones that make the fenders they make every part for our trucks, i mean everything, race or street, there is a guy that races here in indy he is running their race cab and fenders hood and there bed really nice truck,

PA-IndianRider · 07-18-2007, 03:04 PM

Just talked to the guys at "US BODY"....they "DO" have front fenders.....BUT they are NOT "fiberglass"....they told me that because the 67-72 Chev p/u front fenders have to support the weight of the "hood" that fiberglass fenders would NOT hold up under the stress. To make them "strong" enough they would cost a bunch of $$$$ to make. They did say they have seen fiberglass front fenders advertised by other suppliers but knowing what they need to be able to handle the stress they are probadly "junK" and would NOT last. So I bought a pair of "steel front fenders" from them ....for NOW....and have the one-piece-fiberglass "tilt" front end on my DREAM-LIST (1500 bucks)...Thanks again for all the help....looking forward to "hanging" on this sight as I build our "new toy"....John - PA-IndianRider - Pittsburgh, PA

Oldschool68 · 07-18-2007, 03:12 PM

BE SURE TO CHECK THESE GUYS OUT, THEY HAVE ALL KINDS OF FIBERGLASS PARTS FOR ABOUT EVERY CHEVY TRUCK!!

http://www.up22.com/

PA-IndianRider · 07-18-2007, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldschool68

BE SURE TO CHECK THESE GUYS OUT, THEY HAVE ALL KINDS OF FIBERGLASS PARTS FOR ABOUT EVERY CHEVY TRUCK!!

http://www.up22.com/

The more I look for parts and part suppliers the MORE I find. Feels good to have a vehicle that there is actually PLENTY of "parts available for". I hope to get this pickup back on the road before the end of Summer....THEN... over the Winter I'm going to "chop" 4 inches outta the roof. Got lots of ideas I plan on doing as time goes on.

It's already dropped 3" in the front and 5" in the rear....the whole front end ('79) has already been completely done over....got new inner fenderwells and new fiberglass rear fenders....PLUS I have a 350-4 bolt in the garage just waiting to be rebuilt and hot rodded!!!

Once I get the front fenders (next Wed.) and a new set of headers I'll be ready to start putting it all back together.....a coat of "flat black" paint and I'll be ready to go for now.

ANY SUGGESTIONS ON WHAT KIND OF HEADERS TO GET???

Scott68-93-97 · 07-19-2007, 06:42 PM

How much do you want to spend? Doug thorley headers are some of the best but cost 550+, for a good cheap header that works well (leaks and performance wise) look into flowtech afterburners

PanelDeland · 07-19-2007, 08:30 PM

Just a note to maybe help you on parts searches.There are quite a few vendors on this site.They give good service and there are reveiws written on them.Many also support the site.There is a list I believe on the home page.

Orange · 07-20-2007, 07:39 AM

Trying not to come off like a jerk, but there is really only one way to say/ask this...

Is the $1,500 too much for that part, or just too much in general?
I ask, because, If $1,500 is too much, then isn't racing too much? Drag racing can be quite expensive, very quick - and with a vehicle (these trucks) that isn't at all made to do it - it is that much more true.

Just a thought.

I still say go for it though - and best of luck to you. Sounds great!

BTW - djracer is the guy that has the Drag Truck - I am sure no doubt that he can help you with some stuff.

DLB

**Palf70Step** · 07-20-2007, 12:36 PM

Well I am slow, but John welcome to the board from another boy from the 'burgh. Glad to hear there are more that I can maybe hookup with when I go back and visit my family. Hopefully we'll catch up on one of my trips back.

Good luck on the race truck.

Oh yeah in 62 I was in first grade

Orange · 07-20-2007, 01:03 PM

Oh - forgot to tell you - I have the Dynomax Cyclone Jet-Hot coated headers and love them.

And also welcome aboard!

DLB

Mordachai · 07-20-2007, 05:23 PM

I think for weight reduction, the fiber hood is a better replacement than fenders. As mentioned, the fenders are needed to hold your front clip together. While the hood is not for structure, but is big and is pretty damn heavy. Swapping the hood, and removing some grill/bumper components might be a cheaper way to lose weight.
Also if you relocate the batt and fluid tanks, then you can make rad support braces to the firewall and frame and then mount fiber fenders...

|M|

07-17-2007, 07:59 PM	#1
PA-IndianRider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 294	Fiberglass FRONT Fenders New member...1st time post.....I have been looking EVERYWHERE for fiberglass FRONT fenders for a 1970 Chevy C10 setside pickup....of course I have found "plenty" of "steel" ones and fiberglass tilt front ends....but NO front fenders. What's up with that???? Or is there some place that sells them and I just haven't been able to find them? When completed I plan to drag race our '70 p/u so fiberglass seems the way to go. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. John (PA-IndianRider) Pittsburgh, PA

07-17-2007, 08:26 PM	#2
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders my only guess would be to call and talk to the guys that make the whole tilt front clip, if they have the mold for the clip, im sure they can cut some fenders __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

07-17-2007, 08:44 PM	#3
67 cst swb Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 2,281	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders I thought USBody Source made fiberglass fenders for our trucks...? __________________ My Trucks: 1967 Chevrolet Short Wide Box 327 TH350 9" w/3.90 gears paint will be White - Current Project 1967 Chevrolet Custom LWB 283 TH400 3.73 Posi, no-AC, no-PS, no-PB, bench-seat, small-window - mostly orig driver 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB originally a 327 TH400 3.73 Posi AC PS PB, had Buddy Buckets, Small Window - parts truck 1967 Chevrolet CST LWB, 283 MT 3.73 had Buddy Buckets, Panoramic Window - parts truck 2001 Chevrolet 3500 2WD Crew Cab Dually 8.1L Allison White Last edited by 67 cst swb; 07-17-2007 at 08:44 PM.

07-17-2007, 09:00 PM	#4
'68 longbed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 181	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders seems like a whole clip would be somewhat ideal if you are going to race it.

07-17-2007, 10:21 PM	#6
'68 longbed Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mississippi Posts: 181	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders i'm guessing maybe they support some of the front grill assembly? might not be practical....i dunno.

07-17-2007, 10:41 PM	#7
BarryB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Blountville, Tn. Posts: 3,904	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders First off to the board '68 longbed has a very good point. The fenders on these trucks are also a very big part of the structure of the front clip. So maybe that is why you are having a hard time finding glass fenders for your truck. If you think about it every piece of the front clip is bolted to the fenders at some point. That is my thoughts. Anyways good luck on your search for fenders. __________________ We could learn a lot from crayons... Some are sharp; some are pretty;and some are dull. Some have weird names; and all are different colours;but they all have to live in the same box. You may be only one person in the world, But you may also be the world to one person. * Some mistakes are too much fun to only make once. Two rules in life. 1. Never sweat the small stuff! 2. Everything is small stuff! Last edited by BarryB; 07-17-2007 at 10:45 PM.

07-17-2007, 10:45 PM	#8
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders yeah usbody are the ones that make the fenders they make every part for our trucks, i mean everything, race or street, there is a guy that races here in indy he is running their race cab and fenders hood and there bed really nice truck,

07-18-2007, 03:04 PM	#9
PA-IndianRider Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 294	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders Just talked to the guys at "US BODY"....they "DO" have front fenders.....BUT they are NOT "fiberglass"....they told me that because the 67-72 Chev p/u front fenders have to support the weight of the "hood" that fiberglass fenders would NOT hold up under the stress. To make them "strong" enough they would cost a bunch of $$$$ to make. They did say they have seen fiberglass front fenders advertised by other suppliers but knowing what they need to be able to handle the stress they are probadly "junK" and would NOT last. So I bought a pair of "steel front fenders" from them ....for NOW....and have the one-piece-fiberglass "tilt" front end on my DREAM-LIST (1500 bucks)...Thanks again for all the help....looking forward to "hanging" on this sight as I build our "new toy"....John - PA-IndianRider - Pittsburgh, PA

07-18-2007, 03:12 PM	#10
Oldschool68 Hellion Join Date: May 2006 Location: Litchfield Park, Arizona Posts: 122	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders BE SURE TO CHECK THESE GUYS OUT, THEY HAVE ALL KINDS OF FIBERGLASS PARTS FOR ABOUT EVERY CHEVY TRUCK!! http://www.up22.com/

07-19-2007, 06:42 PM	#12
Scott68-93-97 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fair Oaks, CA Posts: 475	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders How much do you want to spend? Doug thorley headers are some of the best but cost 550+, for a good cheap header that works well (leaks and performance wise) look into flowtech afterburners __________________ 1968 Short Fleet 350/700r4 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249435 1997 Bagged XtdCab Vortec350/4L60e http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...44#post2286144 1993 XtdCab Longbed 4x4 6.5Turbo/NV4500 "Daily Driver" 1985 Toyota XtdCab 4x4 22re/W-56/Dual T-cases, Doug Thorley Header, Homebrew front and rear spring packs, Tons of Mods to suspension and drivetrain, 35" boggers, coming soon ARB's and 5.29's, Possible 4.3/700r4 swap

07-19-2007, 08:30 PM	#13
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,992	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders Just a note to maybe help you on parts searches.There are quite a few vendors on this site.They give good service and there are reveiws written on them.Many also support the site.There is a list I believe on the home page. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-20-2007, 07:39 AM	#14
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders Trying not to come off like a jerk, but there is really only one way to say/ask this... Is the $1,500 too much for that part, or just too much in general? I ask, because, If $1,500 is too much, then isn't racing too much? Drag racing can be quite expensive, very quick - and with a vehicle (these trucks) that isn't at all made to do it - it is that much more true. Just a thought. I still say go for it though - and best of luck to you. Sounds great! BTW - djracer is the guy that has the Drag Truck - I am sure no doubt that he can help you with some stuff. DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 07-20-2007 at 07:41 AM.

07-20-2007, 12:36 PM	#15
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,216	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders Well I am slow, but John welcome to the board from another boy from the 'burgh. Glad to hear there are more that I can maybe hookup with when I go back and visit my family. Hopefully we'll catch up on one of my trips back. Good luck on the race truck. Oh yeah in 62 I was in first grade __________________ 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!

07-20-2007, 01:03 PM	#16
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders Oh - forgot to tell you - I have the Dynomax Cyclone Jet-Hot coated headers and love them. And also welcome aboard! DLB __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index. Last edited by Orange; 07-20-2007 at 01:03 PM.

07-20-2007, 05:23 PM	#17
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Fiberglass FRONT Fenders I think for weight reduction, the fiber hood is a better replacement than fenders. As mentioned, the fenders are needed to hold your front clip together. While the hood is not for structure, but is big and is pretty damn heavy. Swapping the hood, and removing some grill/bumper components might be a cheaper way to lose weight. Also if you relocate the batt and fluid tanks, then you can make rad support braces to the firewall and frame and then mount fiber fenders... \|M\| __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72



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