Will a '69 Chevy fender work on a '72 GMC? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

2000tj · 07-11-2009, 08:48 AM

I have a '69 rust free fender that came with my truck when I bought it a few months ago. Several people have told me it will work on my '72 GMC K25, others have told me it will not work. What is different about them? It looks the same just looking at them. The original is still on the truck so I cannot lay them side by side for camparison. Thanks for any help you can give.

myoldchevytruck · 07-11-2009, 08:52 AM

Sorry, wrong info given. Please see other members post below for correct information on compatibilities.

71swb4x4 · 07-11-2009, 08:57 AM

Not taking marker lights into account, there are two style of fenders.

Style 1:
67-72 GMC are all the same with the exception of the 67 having no side marker hole.
67-68 Chevy are the same as the GMC fenders, with that side marker hole exception.

Style 2:
69-72 Chevy fenders are the same.

PS - the difference is in the very front of the fender, as you look at it head on. The GMC and early Chevy incorporates the grille into the fender. The later Chevy has the front end recessed so that the grille can fit over the front of the fender.

2000tj · 07-11-2009, 09:01 AM

71swb4x4...Does that mean that the 69 chevy fender will not work?

Thealien · 07-11-2009, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000tj

71swb4x4...Does that mean that the 69 chevy fender will not work?

Correct, like mentioned earlier look at the very front of the two fenders, the chevy will have a recess and the GMC will not. Might be harder to see with the grill installed. If you do a search you will find some pictures.

Mordachai · 07-11-2009, 09:56 AM

69-72 chevy style you can see where the grill fits over the fender

(bad pic- I know)
and the 67-68 chevy/67-72 GMC style, you can see where the grill sits inside the fender

technically the 67 would not have the marker light as already said.

but you should be able to spot the difference in the front of the fenders.
hope it helps

myoldchevytruck · 07-11-2009, 11:14 AM

Guys, Sorry about the bad info on that 69 Chevy Fender fitting the 72 GMC. I'll delete that post.

Mordachai · 07-12-2009, 09:12 AM

no problem.

The fender will physically fit on the truck, all the fender mounts are the same.
just the grill might not look right or fit at all depending on what grill and fender you are running.

I've seen alot of these trucks with mis-matched fenders, including mine. lol.( not anymore- now I got the 1-Pc front in my avatar...)
I have a GMC, and GMC pass fender, but chevy driver's side. It did look a little funny with that front edge sticking out on the driver's side though.

so it'd fit, just look crappy....

2000tj · 07-12-2009, 09:59 AM

Thanks for the inof everyone. Looks like I need 2 fenders.

07-11-2009, 08:48 AM	#1
2000tj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wellington, CO Posts: 108	Will a '69 Chevy fender work on a '72 GMC? I have a '69 rust free fender that came with my truck when I bought it a few months ago. Several people have told me it will work on my '72 GMC K25, others have told me it will not work. What is different about them? It looks the same just looking at them. The original is still on the truck so I cannot lay them side by side for camparison. Thanks for any help you can give.

07-11-2009, 08:52 AM	#2
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Will a '69 Chevy fender work on a '72 GMC? Sorry, wrong info given. Please see other members post below for correct information on compatibilities. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors Last edited by myoldchevytruck; 07-11-2009 at 11:18 AM. Reason: wrong info

07-11-2009, 08:57 AM	#3
71swb4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brookings, SD Posts: 10,497	Re: Will a '69 Chevy fender work on a '72 GMC? Not taking marker lights into account, there are two style of fenders. Style 1: 67-72 GMC are all the same with the exception of the 67 having no side marker hole. 67-68 Chevy are the same as the GMC fenders, with that side marker hole exception. Style 2: 69-72 Chevy fenders are the same. PS - the difference is in the very front of the fender, as you look at it head on. The GMC and early Chevy incorporates the grille into the fender. The later Chevy has the front end recessed so that the grille can fit over the front of the fender. __________________ Some people are like slinkies, they aren't good for anything, but you can't help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs. Last edited by 71swb4x4; 07-11-2009 at 08:59 AM.

07-11-2009, 09:01 AM	#4
2000tj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wellington, CO Posts: 108	Re: Will a '69 Chevy fender work on a '72 GMC? 71swb4x4...Does that mean that the 69 chevy fender will not work?

07-11-2009, 09:56 AM	#6
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Will a '69 Chevy fender work on a '72 GMC? 69-72 chevy style you can see where the grill fits over the fender (bad pic- I know) and the 67-68 chevy/67-72 GMC style, you can see where the grill sits inside the fender technically the 67 would not have the marker light as already said. but you should be able to spot the difference in the front of the fenders. hope it helps __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72

07-11-2009, 11:14 AM	#7
myoldchevytruck Retired Air Force Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024 Posts: 1,808	Re: Will a '69 Chevy fender work on a '72 GMC? Guys, Sorry about the bad info on that 69 Chevy Fender fitting the 72 GMC. I'll delete that post. __________________ Harry 69' SWB Step Side 1/2 Ton w/68' Front Clip Swap from Leafs to Trailing Arms (Complete) Swap 6 Lug to 5 Lug (w/ Disk Brakes in Front) 3/6 Drop Help Support The Board Click Here For Information On How To Subscribe Krue's FAQ Page Vendors

07-12-2009, 09:12 AM	#8
Mordachai Fat Fendered Fleetside Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: WPB, S. FL, USA, Earth Posts: 718	Re: Will a '69 Chevy fender work on a '72 GMC? no problem. The fender will physically fit on the truck, all the fender mounts are the same. just the grill might not look right or fit at all depending on what grill and fender you are running. I've seen alot of these trucks with mis-matched fenders, including mine. lol.( not anymore- now I got the 1-Pc front in my avatar...) I have a GMC, and GMC pass fender, but chevy driver's side. It did look a little funny with that front edge sticking out on the driver's side though. so it'd fit, just look crappy.... __________________ 71 GMC lwb 56 Big window swb 93 GMC Sonoma (dd) radiused fiberglass fender project for 67-72 Last edited by Mordachai; 07-12-2009 at 10:31 AM. Reason: added avatar comment

07-12-2009, 09:59 AM	#9
2000tj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wellington, CO Posts: 108	Re: Will a '69 Chevy fender work on a '72 GMC? Thanks for the inof everyone. Looks like I need 2 fenders.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode



Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.

Register or Log In To remove these advertisements.