who makes the best aftermarket fenders? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ossman99 · 11-21-2007, 05:26 PM

anybody found aftermarket fenders that fit and look good? having a hard time finding nice used fenders that don't need a ton of work

**N2TRUX** · 11-21-2007, 07:08 PM

I can't say about 67-72 fenders, but I just bought a 73-87 style fender. It was a Goodmark and it is very well made.

Robznob11 · 11-21-2007, 10:23 PM

well mine are dynacorn from mothertruckers, i have not fit them yet but the look great, i done alot a reserch on this and it seems to me that all the repops are comeing from the same supplier just a mater of the trip on the boat over here some co like goodmark get the best of the bunch but i cant complain about mine there perfect and im almost positive that goodmarks are dinacorns too. just be shure you get zink impregnated ones that have the primer already. i got a cab corner from jc whitney about 8 years ago its a tristar and its bare metal...

ossman99 · 11-21-2007, 11:18 PM

thanks for the info. but i have been told that they don't fit very well, even goodmark put a disclaimer under the 69-72 truck fenders on there web site saying "for quality fit metal work will be required" did not used to be there just makes me nervous when even the company is telling you the are not going to fit right.

c10addict · 11-22-2007, 08:13 AM

I bought goodmarks.. I had to lay mine on the ground and stand on the center of the rear lip to make it fit the door properly.. plus there was some body work required to make them straight..

67ChevyRedneck · 11-22-2007, 08:29 AM

Mine are Tri-Plus fenders I bought through Goodmark. They will need some massaging but overall fit well. You will need to enlarge most mounting holes for more adjustability. I used to say there doors were good, but a year and a half later, I'm going to say stay away from them. Waaaay too damn flimsy.

lilred67 · 11-22-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

Mine are Tri-Plus fenders I bought through Goodmark. They will need some massaging but overall fit well. You will need to enlarge most mounting holes for more adjustability. I used to say there doors were good, but a year and a half later, I'm going to say stay away from them. Waaaay too damn flimsy.

i used goodmark's on my '67 and they needed some massaging and hole enlarging as well....

john@thepier · 11-22-2007, 06:21 PM

I am doing a frame up this month on my 70 and the fender I purchased from GMC PAULS is fitting better than the NOS fender I bought from Chevy 20 years ago that I just took out of the box last week. My feelings on the subject is everyone of them will be a bit different. I have some very / very nice original fenders from a 70 cst if you need them. JOHN

whatnow123 · 11-22-2007, 06:45 PM

I have a question, did anyone have to fix the area behind the fender where the "middle" body line is? The fenders I bought, both the bends in that area needed some work as they weren't very smooth on the transition to the grill. They probably would have been okay if I was going to run a bumper, but I'm installing a roll pan and I needed to fix mine. I don't know if this applies to the 69-72 fenders as the grill is different.

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PanelDeland · 11-22-2007, 08:24 PM

You need to remember that 40 years ago the fit and finish of any vehicle was less precise than it is today.Then 40 years of road bouncing,twisting and general rough service and it's a wonder you have anything to fit to.So I would be more suprised if they did fit without metalwork.The original fenders were "lined-up" with shims and even from the factory they were nowhere near perfect.If you look at an unmolested original truck that has seen normal service the body will probably look like it needs lots of shimming and metalwork.Just some thoughts on why some think the repops suck,though I don't feel they are as stout as the originals.

ossman99 · 11-22-2007, 11:31 PM

hey 67chevyredneck i'm pretty sure i've seen your truck before my brother lives in peidmont and i think i saw your sweet looking truck at like a gas station or something. my 71 project came right out of Easley

11-21-2007, 05:26 PM	#1
ossman99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dunkirk new york Posts: 12	who makes the best aftermarket fenders? anybody found aftermarket fenders that fit and look good? having a hard time finding nice used fenders that don't need a ton of work

11-21-2007, 07:08 PM	#2
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,023	Re: who makes the best aftermarket fenders? I can't say about 67-72 fenders, but I just bought a 73-87 style fender. It was a Goodmark and it is very well made. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-21-2007, 10:23 PM	#3
Robznob11 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: brownfield texas (west texas) Posts: 1,936	Re: who makes the best aftermarket fenders? well mine are dynacorn from mothertruckers, i have not fit them yet but the look great, i done alot a reserch on this and it seems to me that all the repops are comeing from the same supplier just a mater of the trip on the boat over here some co like goodmark get the best of the bunch but i cant complain about mine there perfect and im almost positive that goodmarks are dinacorns too. just be shure you get zink impregnated ones that have the primer already. i got a cab corner from jc whitney about 8 years ago its a tristar and its bare metal... __________________ The Ghost 67 short wide full custom. 550 hp LSX, 4l80E, narrowed 9". Body dropped w/air ride! ........................ ___ .........________//__{\_____ ,,,,,,,/__(⊙)___//___/__(O)_/ @disciple2.rc 💪instagram💪 LED TAILS Last edited by Robznob11; 11-21-2007 at 10:25 PM.

11-21-2007, 11:18 PM	#4
ossman99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dunkirk new york Posts: 12	Re: who makes the best aftermarket fenders? thanks for the info. but i have been told that they don't fit very well, even goodmark put a disclaimer under the 69-72 truck fenders on there web site saying "for quality fit metal work will be required" did not used to be there just makes me nervous when even the company is telling you the are not going to fit right. Last edited by ossman99; 11-21-2007 at 11:19 PM. Reason: spelling error

11-22-2007, 08:13 AM	#5
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: who makes the best aftermarket fenders? I bought goodmarks.. I had to lay mine on the ground and stand on the center of the rear lip to make it fit the door properly.. plus there was some body work required to make them straight.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

11-22-2007, 08:29 AM	#6
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: who makes the best aftermarket fenders? Mine are Tri-Plus fenders I bought through Goodmark. They will need some massaging but overall fit well. You will need to enlarge most mounting holes for more adjustability. I used to say there doors were good, but a year and a half later, I'm going to say stay away from them. Waaaay too damn flimsy. Attached Images __________________ 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! Last edited by 67ChevyRedneck; 11-22-2007 at 08:29 AM.

11-22-2007, 06:21 PM	#8
john@thepier Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Geneva, WI 53147 Posts: 970	Re: who makes the best aftermarket fenders? I am doing a frame up this month on my 70 and the fender I purchased from GMC PAULS is fitting better than the NOS fender I bought from Chevy 20 years ago that I just took out of the box last week. My feelings on the subject is everyone of them will be a bit different. I have some very / very nice original fenders from a 70 cst if you need them. JOHN

11-22-2007, 06:45 PM	#9
whatnow123 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 835	Re: who makes the best aftermarket fenders? I have a question, did anyone have to fix the area behind the fender where the "middle" body line is? The fenders I bought, both the bends in that area needed some work as they weren't very smooth on the transition to the grill. They probably would have been okay if I was going to run a bumper, but I'm installing a roll pan and I needed to fix mine. I don't know if this applies to the 69-72 fenders as the grill is different. Redneck, hope you don't mine me liftin the picture of your truck. Attached Images __________________ 67 Short Step, 355, 700R 4.11 posi rear, 4/6 drop Discs on all 4 corners. Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=219094 Last edited by whatnow123; 11-22-2007 at 06:47 PM.

11-22-2007, 08:24 PM	#10
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: who makes the best aftermarket fenders? You need to remember that 40 years ago the fit and finish of any vehicle was less precise than it is today.Then 40 years of road bouncing,twisting and general rough service and it's a wonder you have anything to fit to.So I would be more suprised if they did fit without metalwork.The original fenders were "lined-up" with shims and even from the factory they were nowhere near perfect.If you look at an unmolested original truck that has seen normal service the body will probably look like it needs lots of shimming and metalwork.Just some thoughts on why some think the repops suck,though I don't feel they are as stout as the originals. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

11-22-2007, 11:31 PM	#11
ossman99 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dunkirk new york Posts: 12	Re: who makes the best aftermarket fenders? hey 67chevyredneck i'm pretty sure i've seen your truck before my brother lives in peidmont and i think i saw your sweet looking truck at like a gas station or something. my 71 project came right out of Easley

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