47-55.1 54 Chev front fender alignment - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

DFC95 · 10-23-2019, 12:20 PM

My appologies if this has been covered before. I couldn't find the info doing a search.
I'm trying to align my 54 front fenders. On the cab there is a recessed area that has the holes to bolt the fenders to the cab. Does the outer edge of the fender fit into this area on the cab or does the fender mounting surface to the cab sit on top of this recessed area?

Hope this makes sense

Thanks for any help.

Jeff

**mongocanfly** · 10-23-2019, 01:37 PM

Welcome
If I'm reading it right the fender fits into the recess...the mounting holes should line up

DFC95 · 10-23-2019, 02:41 PM

Ok, that is what I was thinking. I should have mentioned that the front fenders are aftermarket. The holes don't line up well, that is what was throwing me off.

Thanks for the help
Jeff

**mongocanfly** · 10-23-2019, 04:13 PM

Aftermarket huh..??...dont expect any of it to fit very good

vintovka · 10-23-2019, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mongocanfly

Aftermarket huh..??...dont expect any of it to fit very good

Too painfully true. Even moving Classic's finest Chinese Pass fender back 1" on mine did not solve alignment problem. Better to fix old one.

DFC95 · 10-23-2019, 05:51 PM

Unfortunatly the original fenders were long gone before I purchased this project. Sounds like I'm in for some fun.

Thanks
Jeff

vintovka · 10-23-2019, 05:54 PM

Fitting front fenders with hood down and locked might be was to go. May have to drill all new holes if unlucky. See pic on post 98 on linky below. Thats where i gave up on trying anything else.

DFC95 · 10-23-2019, 06:41 PM

Thanks for the info. Your truck looks great.

Jeff

**mr48chev** · 10-25-2019, 11:06 PM

Dozens of threads here and elsewhere about aftermarket sheet metal not fitting well.

A chain saw file of the appropriate diameter works fantastic for elongating holes in sheet metal.

Basically one does what one has to do to get them to fit.

10-23-2019, 12:20 PM	#1
DFC95 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Abbotsford BC Posts: 4	54 Chev front fender alignment My appologies if this has been covered before. I couldn't find the info doing a search. I'm trying to align my 54 front fenders. On the cab there is a recessed area that has the holes to bolt the fenders to the cab. Does the outer edge of the fender fit into this area on the cab or does the fender mounting surface to the cab sit on top of this recessed area? Hope this makes sense Thanks for any help. Jeff

10-23-2019, 01:37 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment Welcome If I'm reading it right the fender fits into the recess...the mounting holes should line up __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-23-2019, 02:41 PM	#3
DFC95 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Abbotsford BC Posts: 4	Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment Ok, that is what I was thinking. I should have mentioned that the front fenders are aftermarket. The holes don't line up well, that is what was throwing me off. Thanks for the help Jeff

10-23-2019, 04:13 PM	#4
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment Aftermarket huh..??...dont expect any of it to fit very good __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

10-23-2019, 05:51 PM	#6
DFC95 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Abbotsford BC Posts: 4	Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment Unfortunatly the original fenders were long gone before I purchased this project. Sounds like I'm in for some fun. Thanks Jeff

10-23-2019, 05:54 PM	#7
vintovka Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Hunkered Down Posts: 1,895	Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment Fitting front fenders with hood down and locked might be was to go. May have to drill all new holes if unlucky. See pic on post 98 on linky below. Thats where i gave up on trying anything else. __________________ 1954 USAF 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=714917

10-23-2019, 06:41 PM	#8
DFC95 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Abbotsford BC Posts: 4	Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment Thanks for the info. Your truck looks great. Jeff

10-25-2019, 11:06 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,707	Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment Dozens of threads here and elsewhere about aftermarket sheet metal not fitting well. A chain saw file of the appropriate diameter works fantastic for elongating holes in sheet metal. Basically one does what one has to do to get them to fit. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

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