Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Guy Dudebro · 07-10-2014, 09:54 AM

I have a Chevy c10 half ton. Both front fenders have rusted and dents. There's a 70 c10 down the street a guy is parting out that has two fenders in good shape. But each fender has space for a reflector ... which isn't on the '67.

Will I be devaluing the '67 if I put '70 fenders on? Or does it make a difference? Any input is appreciated.

Bishops Trucks · 07-10-2014, 09:58 AM

You would also need the core support, grill and hood to make the swap. In my opinion, it would be easier to pic up a couple used, NOS or reman. fenders. As for devaluing the truck, unless it's a heavily optioned original, your not hurting a thing.

slowcpe · 07-10-2014, 10:02 AM

Like Bishops Trucks said, you basically would have to swap the whole front end. I personally would not do that. '67-68 fenders are interchangeable but the '68s have the reflector.

Again, personally I would keep the '67s as they are unique to any other year.

**truckster** · 07-10-2014, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Guy Dudebro

Will I be devaluing the '67 if I put '70 fenders on? Or does it make a difference? Any input is appreciated.

With a truck of this vintage, value is a highly relative thing. For someone who's looking specifically for a 67, it might devalue it or make them pass on to the next one. In general, unless you're building a show truck, it's going to be hard to get more money out of the truck than you'll put into it. The moral of the story is: Build it the way you want it, and enjoy it.

Guy Dudebro · 07-10-2014, 10:41 AM

Good idea. Thanks for the feedback. Side question: I want to put in a wood bet kit AND have the truck repainted. Should I do one before the other?

DylanVK · 07-10-2014, 10:53 AM

In my humble opinion -

Get the wood bed, cut and test fit everything then remove.

Paint the truck without the wood in place.

You can even work on staining and sealing the planks while you wait for the truck to be done.

motorcritter · 07-10-2014, 11:26 AM

If you're going into some paintwork- getting marker light holes filled in and done proper would make sense. That makes sense to me, but I have been know to be senseless at times.

SierraMtns · 07-10-2014, 11:26 AM

Do you want 67 fenders? I have a contact here that has a lot of C10 parts. However not sure if he will ship parts? We live in NorCal.

Guy Dudebro · 07-10-2014, 05:05 PM

Yes, I need 67 fenders. But I live in Oklahoma. Going to keep looking around here probably. There's a Classic Chevy store in town that sells reproductions of everything but they're pretty pricey. Would prefer something salvaged and original.

tommys72 · 07-10-2014, 05:18 PM

I have an original 67 fender, drivers side. If youre intersted shoot me a pm and ill see what we can work out

Tom

07-10-2014, 09:54 AM	#1
Guy Dudebro Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 72	Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? I have a Chevy c10 half ton. Both front fenders have rusted and dents. There's a 70 c10 down the street a guy is parting out that has two fenders in good shape. But each fender has space for a reflector ... which isn't on the '67. Will I be devaluing the '67 if I put '70 fenders on? Or does it make a difference? Any input is appreciated.

07-10-2014, 09:58 AM	#2
Bishops Trucks KEEP ON TRUCKIN' Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sterling, Va. Posts: 5,731	Re: Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? You would also need the core support, grill and hood to make the swap. In my opinion, it would be easier to pic up a couple used, NOS or reman. fenders. As for devaluing the truck, unless it's a heavily optioned original, your not hurting a thing. __________________ JIM '97 GMC Sierra K1500 '95 Chevy Silverado C1500 '71 Cheyenne Z71 / LT1 & 4-Speed SWB K/10 Father/Son Project http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4l689JKXPnA http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php "LIVIN' FREE FOREVER"

07-10-2014, 10:02 AM	#3
slowcpe Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 1,774	Re: Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? Like Bishops Trucks said, you basically would have to swap the whole front end. I personally would not do that. '67-68 fenders are interchangeable but the '68s have the reflector. Again, personally I would keep the '67s as they are unique to any other year. __________________ Ryan 1967 Red Stepside..."Laymond" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...40#post6441840 1972 Medium Olive SWB-Chester http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=759628 1967/71 Blue SWB C10..SOLD 1977 SWB K10..my grandpa's.....never should have sold

07-10-2014, 10:41 AM	#5
Guy Dudebro Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 72	Re: Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? Good idea. Thanks for the feedback. Side question: I want to put in a wood bet kit AND have the truck repainted. Should I do one before the other?

07-10-2014, 10:53 AM	#6
DylanVK Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 11	Re: Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? In my humble opinion - Get the wood bed, cut and test fit everything then remove. Paint the truck without the wood in place. You can even work on staining and sealing the planks while you wait for the truck to be done.

07-10-2014, 11:26 AM	#7
motorcritter Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 350	Re: Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? If you're going into some paintwork- getting marker light holes filled in and done proper would make sense. That makes sense to me, but I have been know to be senseless at times. __________________ If 'that which does not kill me, makes me stronger', then I should be Superman by now!

07-10-2014, 11:26 AM	#8
SierraMtns Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Shingle Springs, CA Posts: 869	Re: Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? Do you want 67 fenders? I have a contact here that has a lot of C10 parts. However not sure if he will ship parts? We live in NorCal.

07-10-2014, 05:05 PM	#9
Guy Dudebro Registered User Join Date: May 2014 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 72	Re: Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? Yes, I need 67 fenders. But I live in Oklahoma. Going to keep looking around here probably. There's a Classic Chevy store in town that sells reproductions of everything but they're pretty pricey. Would prefer something salvaged and original.

07-10-2014, 05:18 PM	#10
tommys72 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: springfield mo Posts: 3,075	Re: Putting '70 fenders on a '67 c10. Bad idea? I have an original 67 fender, drivers side. If youre intersted shoot me a pm and ill see what we can work out Tom __________________ United States Marine Corps 2000-2011 Iraq and Afghanistan veteran Just living life now and enjoying it and my wife, daughter and son



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