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67Fleet · 07-13-2006, 10:18 AM

Does anyone have any firsthand experience fitting aftermarket inner fenders and aftermarket core support in a '67/68 truck? The availability of original core supports without rust-through on the pass side for the 67/68 is pretty slim. Before I drop the dough I wanna be sure I won't be cussing trying to get these pieces to fit right.

faribran · 07-13-2006, 10:44 AM

i am interested in this also....

glock35ipsc · 07-13-2006, 10:51 AM

I just fit up my 68 with all my aftermarket sheetmetal. Core support and inner fenders came from The Truck Shop in CA. The core support fit perfectly and had no problem lining up the fenders and hood. Also, the little bumps on top of the original supports are not there on this one. Kinda nice, as I was thinking I would have to remove those.

The inner fenders fit fairly good. The passenger fit real nice, with the only holes needing attention was the two top ones that bolt up into the fender. The drivers side will need all the holes opened up a bit to one side. But the fit to the fender lip is good on both sides.

70c10 · 07-13-2006, 12:41 PM

Never had an issue with aftermarket inner fenders.

Richard Dobson · 07-13-2006, 01:08 PM

One problem I had with a aftermarket core support was where the batt. box bolts onto it. The (3) holes beside where the radiator is were at an angle instead of in a straight line, so my original batt holes didn't line up. Maybe a aftermarket batt box would have the same hole locations as the rad supp. I didn't like the fender alignment a TriPlus rad. supp. gave me. I found an original one with the traditional batt drip rot, and fixed that area. I think that is the way to go. It can all be made to work, if you have the skills. I don't. So I had to pay for the fabrication. That's why when I meet someone at a Cruise-In or Super Chevy that has done all the work himself, Now that's a talented dude. I can admire that ability more so that some of the engineers I have met.

Mudder · 07-13-2006, 02:10 PM

My inner fenders were a piece of cake (chocolate).

07-13-2006, 10:18 AM	#1
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Aftermarket inner fenders & core support Does anyone have any firsthand experience fitting aftermarket inner fenders and aftermarket core support in a '67/68 truck? The availability of original core supports without rust-through on the pass side for the 67/68 is pretty slim. Before I drop the dough I wanna be sure I won't be cussing trying to get these pieces to fit right. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

07-13-2006, 10:44 AM	#2
faribran Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: AL Posts: 1,828	Re: Aftermarket inner fenders & core support i am interested in this also....

07-13-2006, 10:51 AM	#3
glock35ipsc Next project: 1970 K10 Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Collins, Colo 80524 Posts: 6,685	Re: Aftermarket inner fenders & core support I just fit up my 68 with all my aftermarket sheetmetal. Core support and inner fenders came from The Truck Shop in CA. The core support fit perfectly and had no problem lining up the fenders and hood. Also, the little bumps on top of the original supports are not there on this one. Kinda nice, as I was thinking I would have to remove those. The inner fenders fit fairly good. The passenger fit real nice, with the only holes needing attention was the two top ones that bolt up into the fender. The drivers side will need all the holes opened up a bit to one side. But the fit to the fender lip is good on both sides. __________________ *Bob* 1970 Chevy K10 LWB "Goldie" 350/TH350 *next project!!* 1981 Chevy C10 LWB 355/TH350 - My son's truck LS SWAP FORUM! Tons of LS swap info here! PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT THE GREATEST BOARD ON THE NET! CLICK HERE FOR THE FAQ INDEX by KRUE

07-13-2006, 12:41 PM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Aftermarket inner fenders & core support Never had an issue with aftermarket inner fenders. __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

07-13-2006, 01:08 PM	#5
Richard Dobson Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Easley, South Carolina Posts: 491	Re: Aftermarket inner fenders & core support One problem I had with a aftermarket core support was where the batt. box bolts onto it. The (3) holes beside where the radiator is were at an angle instead of in a straight line, so my original batt holes didn't line up. Maybe a aftermarket batt box would have the same hole locations as the rad supp. I didn't like the fender alignment a TriPlus rad. supp. gave me. I found an original one with the traditional batt drip rot, and fixed that area. I think that is the way to go. It can all be made to work, if you have the skills. I don't. So I had to pay for the fabrication. That's why when I meet someone at a Cruise-In or Super Chevy that has done all the work himself, Now that's a talented dude. I can admire that ability more so that some of the engineers I have met. __________________ Richard Dobson

07-13-2006, 02:10 PM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Aftermarket inner fenders & core support My inner fenders were a piece of cake (chocolate).

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