aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

71c10bbsuper · 10-22-2009, 12:04 PM

for the money buying new ones i would be money ahead. or should i look to fix mine or find some different oem's. i know you guy's have the answer.

wHATANERD · 10-22-2009, 12:28 PM

How bad are the ones you got? pictures would be helpful.

**67cheby** · 10-22-2009, 12:42 PM

if you are building a super nice truck IMO i dont like how the aftermarket ones fit around the outside fender lip, they dont fit tight

**CPNE** · 10-22-2009, 12:43 PM

I've had good luck with the aftermarket ones

1970 chev truck · 10-22-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 67cheby

i dont like how the aftermarket ones fit around the outside fender lip, they dont fit tight

I have aftermarkets, and they do the same thing. Other than that, they are pretty good

jsbgump · 10-22-2009, 02:08 PM

I've heard both good and bad on them but have never personally used any repops

tim21391 · 10-22-2009, 04:26 PM

i bought after market ones. i have my oem ones if u want for patches. they have a little rot but not bad. and for the people that say after market ones leaves gaps. can u post pics please. i want to see and i think this guy here might want to see too

71c10bbsuper · 10-22-2009, 05:07 PM

yes i would like to see pics of those repops, mine have normal rust where the battery acid get it .i was going to cut out that spot and repair but on further inspection the two top innner bolt holes the one's with the reinforcement tabs, are rusted and it looks like more to fix than it is worth.i have a buddy with a couple of good one's i'll see if i can scam them from him. but still intrested in repops and pics. thanks bruce

lilred67 · 10-22-2009, 06:09 PM

i put new repop's on my '67. they did not fit well at all. there where 14 shims used to try to get everything to line up. found some oem fenders and had them painted and installed with out any shims!!!! fit great....

i thought you where talking about outer front fenders....lol

mbgmike · 10-22-2009, 07:34 PM

There have been some pretty nice trucks that have aftermarket inners and most people did not even realize it after they were installed. Also if choping them up for custom suspension I would use after market. We don't seem to have the problems putting them on that some do.

brothers69c-10 · 10-22-2009, 11:44 PM

I have bought repops, but haven't installed them yet. All i know is that the repop weighs more than the original.

71tahoe · 10-23-2009, 12:08 AM

And cheddar weighs more than swiss

67ChevyRedneck · 10-23-2009, 12:43 AM

Mine fit OK, but I'm also using repro fenders. My biggest problem was that once the bolts were lined up in the fenders, fenders aligned with the grill and cab... etc... I couldn't get the front bolts that go into the core support in on either inner fender without a fight.

Overall, the seem to be pretty decent.

72blue · 10-23-2009, 01:39 AM

On my pickup, they worked OK, but you cannot beat factory. If you are slightly "anal" then do the factory, but if you are going to skimp on one part of your rig, here is the place to do it, kind of hidden.

jb4short · 10-23-2009, 10:19 AM

there are more than three toolings on these inner fenders. You can't really make a categorical statement about "Repops". If you get feedback from a member make sure you're asking which brand they had the issue with.

10-22-2009, 12:04 PM	#1
71c10bbsuper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wyo Posts: 61	aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? for the money buying new ones i would be money ahead. or should i look to fix mine or find some different oem's. i know you guy's have the answer.

10-22-2009, 12:28 PM	#2
wHATANERD Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Uvalde, Tx Posts: 407	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? How bad are the ones you got? pictures would be helpful. __________________ 1969 C/10 Longbed undergoing rebuild. Old Chevy's Never Die, They Just Rust Around The Edges

10-22-2009, 12:42 PM	#3
67cheby 67cheby Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: siloam springs ar 72761 Posts: 17,890	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? if you are building a super nice truck IMO i dont like how the aftermarket ones fit around the outside fender lip, they dont fit tight __________________ Check out Slosh Tubz, bolt-in inner fenders for frame laying C-10's Slosh Tubz Introductory Price $559 67 Cheby's Dropmember Build Thread Slosh Tubz on Facebook http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554172

10-22-2009, 12:43 PM	#4
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? I've had good luck with the aftermarket ones __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

10-22-2009, 02:08 PM	#6
jsbgump Gone Fishing Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Texas 76135 Posts: 12,361	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? I've heard both good and bad on them but have never personally used any repops __________________ 68 Chevy Short Fleetside LSX Swap Under Way 3.73 posi 2.5/4 drop Frame of resto has been started 2022 Hyundai Tucson Limited 2019 Chevy Traverse Redline Edition Wifes Ride Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3483616

10-22-2009, 04:26 PM	#7
tim21391 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Salina, Kansas Posts: 1,998	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? i bought after market ones. i have my oem ones if u want for patches. they have a little rot but not bad. and for the people that say after market ones leaves gaps. can u post pics please. i want to see and i think this guy here might want to see too __________________ 1972 C-10...402/400..flowmaster 40 series 1967 Mustang 347 stroker/C-4 1966 Mustang 289/3-speed 2013 Mustang V6/6speed w/300 ponies I may be 23, but i sure do knows 67-72s are sexy! Its not MPG its smiles per gallon! build started 11/25/08 build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=2993796

10-22-2009, 05:07 PM	#8
71c10bbsuper Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: wyo Posts: 61	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? yes i would like to see pics of those repops, mine have normal rust where the battery acid get it .i was going to cut out that spot and repair but on further inspection the two top innner bolt holes the one's with the reinforcement tabs, are rusted and it looks like more to fix than it is worth.i have a buddy with a couple of good one's i'll see if i can scam them from him. but still intrested in repops and pics. thanks bruce

10-22-2009, 06:09 PM	#9
lilred67 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: weatherford,texas Posts: 1,003	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? i put new repop's on my '67. they did not fit well at all. there where 14 shims used to try to get everything to line up. found some oem fenders and had them painted and installed with out any shims!!!! fit great.... i thought you where talking about outer front fenders....lol Last edited by lilred67; 10-22-2009 at 06:12 PM. Reason: can't read.....

10-22-2009, 07:34 PM	#10
mbgmike Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pasadena,Tx /Pto Pta DR Posts: 5,415	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? There have been some pretty nice trucks that have aftermarket inners and most people did not even realize it after they were installed. Also if choping them up for custom suspension I would use after market. We don't seem to have the problems putting them on that some do.

10-22-2009, 11:44 PM	#11
brothers69c-10 Suburban Hick Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Altoona, IA Posts: 810	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? I have bought repops, but haven't installed them yet. All i know is that the repop weighs more than the original. __________________ Mathew 1947 Chevy 3600 1951 GMC 100 1969 Chevy C-10 396/500hp TH400 lowered 4" 1968 Imapla Custom 396/325hp TH400 "Grandmas Car" 1976 Crew Cab 4x4 diesel http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=488505 1978 Chevy K-10 454 1983 S10 4x4 "Bumblb" (Grandpa's truck) 1993 Chevy S10 V8 conversion 1990 Ford Probe Gt 1992 Dodge W-150 "Old Man's Truck" 1992 Pontiac Grand Prix SE 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis-Mercruiser 2000 Ford F150 (Currently my mother drives this) 1946 Farmall H with Stan Hoist loader 1965 John Deere 110 1961 Wheel Horse " Rat Tractor"

10-23-2009, 12:08 AM	#12
71tahoe Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jonesboro, AR Posts: 916	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? And cheddar weighs more than swiss

10-23-2009, 12:43 AM	#13
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? Mine fit OK, but I'm also using repro fenders. My biggest problem was that once the bolts were lined up in the fenders, fenders aligned with the grill and cab... etc... I couldn't get the front bolts that go into the core support in on either inner fender without a fight. Overall, the seem to be pretty decent. __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

10-23-2009, 01:39 AM	#14
72blue Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: arroyo grande, ca Posts: 206	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? On my pickup, they worked OK, but you cannot beat factory. If you are slightly "anal" then do the factory, but if you are going to skimp on one part of your rig, here is the place to do it, kind of hidden. __________________ James Last edited by 72blue; 10-23-2009 at 01:39 AM.

10-23-2009, 10:19 AM	#15
jb4short Damn Yankee Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Lynchburg, VA Posts: 2,261	Re: aftermarket inner fenders ok or junk ? there are more than three toolings on these inner fenders. You can't really make a categorical statement about "Repops". If you get feedback from a member make sure you're asking which brand they had the issue with.



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