Interest for High rise(pre-runner style?) Fenders Fiberglass - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Mordachai · 08-09-2008, 01:01 PM

ah, dzus fasteners are great! I don't know why I didn't think of it when I saw that, as it's a pretty standard way to mount GRP panels.

If I'm going to take the time and effort to make a mold, I feel it's worth it getting the model/plug as well done as possible. if I half ass the model, the molds will reflect that, and every part from the molds will too. And it's not that much work to retain the curve on top of the lip and the beauty line on the lower part of the lip.

This weekend I'm just pulling my fenders out of the barn, and finish up re-organizing my garage so I have some nice space to work on these fenders.

When I start cutting and welding I'll be posting pics.

I've been experimenting with reinforcing the fender front to back, as the fender holds up the Rad support. On my tilt front, I fabbed some bars to hold the rad. support, but I'd like to make these fenders include something so additional supports aren't necessary

View Poll Results: What fender opening do you want
2" higher, 4" longer, stock width	18	21.43%
3" higher, 6" longer, Stock width	8	9.52%
4" higher, 8" longer, Stock width	5	5.95%
2" Higher, 4" longer, 1.5" wide flare	9	10.71%
3" higher, 6" longer, 2.5" wide flare	15	17.86%
4" higher, 6" longer, 3.5" wide flare	12	14.29%
Max opening- 6" higher, 10" longer, Stock width	4	4.76%
Max opening- 6" higher, 10" longer, 3"-4" wide flare	12	14.29%
You don't want fiberglass fenders	6	7.14%
If the price is right, the size opening doesn't matter	15	17.86%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

08-09-2008, 01:01 PM	#11
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Interest for High rise(pre-runner style?) Fenders Fiberglass ah, dzus fasteners are great! I don't know why I didn't think of it when I saw that, as it's a pretty standard way to mount GRP panels. If I'm going to take the time and effort to make a mold, I feel it's worth it getting the model/plug as well done as possible. if I half ass the model, the molds will reflect that, and every part from the molds will too. And it's not that much work to retain the curve on top of the lip and the beauty line on the lower part of the lip. This weekend I'm just pulling my fenders out of the barn, and finish up re-organizing my garage so I have some nice space to work on these fenders. When I start cutting and welding I'll be posting pics. I've been experimenting with reinforcing the fender front to back, as the fender holds up the Rad support. On my tilt front, I fabbed some bars to hold the rad. support, but I'd like to make these fenders include something so additional supports aren't necessary Last edited by Mordachai; 08-09-2008 at 01:03 PM.



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