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mark's68 · 09-25-2007, 11:29 AM

Does anybody know of a patch panel to cover the spare tire cutout on my 68 step side. Thanks

67ChevyRedneck · 09-25-2007, 11:37 AM

As far as I know, there are NO patches for stepside fenders at all

I think ones for the bottoms of the fenders would sell well?

lyrikz · 09-25-2007, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

As far as I know, there are NO patches for stepside fenders at all

I think ones for the bottoms of the fenders would sell well?

You bet your ass they would. I have fenders that were 85-90% but needed a front patch and i dont have metal bending tools so i bought new fenders. Would of loved to of just patched these up.

67ChevyRedneck · 09-25-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by lyrikz

You bet your ass they would. I have fenders that were 85-90% but needed a front patch and i dont have metal bending tools so i bought new fenders. Would of loved to of just patched these up.

I was in the same boat. I did keep these fenders to someday try to fix them, but what you can't see is that the bottom couple inches has holes that are bondoed over

I think I can fix them without a patch, but time was a major factor when I was painting my truck.

You can kinda see that the fender bottoms looks "fat", that's bodo over rust. Yes, I'm the one who did it, I was 16 at the time (10 years ago.) Other than the rust on the bottom, the fenders are perfect and straight!

How about it tri-pro automotive?

I kept my original doors too. When I get a home with a garage, hopefully soon, I'll start practicing my welding skills, which aren't too bad....

lyrikz · 09-25-2007, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 67ChevyRedneck

I was in the same boat. I did keep these fenders to someday try to fix them, but what you can't see is that the bottom couple inches has holes that are bondoed over

I think I can fix them without a patch, but time was a major factor when I was painting my truck.

You can kinda see that the fender bottoms looks "fat", that's bodo over rust. Yes, I'm the one who did it, I was 16 at the time (10 years ago.) Other than the rust on the bottom, the fenders are perfect and straight!

How about it tri-pro automotive?

Couldnt agree anyfreakin more on this... Here is a pic of my fender.

I might keep mine fix em and then sell em later.. who knows...

thewishartkid · 09-27-2007, 10:16 PM

Don't patch over spare indent! i trade a decent non- spare if we lived closer!

bean · 09-27-2007, 11:02 PM

on my 69 step i bought a good used fender or i should say most of it is good. the previous owner tried to fill the hole for the light and did such a horrible job of it. now i'm looking for a patch panel so that i can have the light hole back. otherwise the fender is straight.

68shortstep · 09-28-2007, 12:12 PM

Fender-Mount spare owners, rise up & revolt against this discrimination !!!!!

19673ontree · 09-28-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 68shortstep

Fender-Mount spare owners, rise up & revolt against this discrimination !!!!!

I don't own a stepside but if I ever did buy one it would HAVE TO HAVE the fender mounted spare that is my favorite thing about a stepside , I can just see it ,,,,,,,,, maybe a blue truck with the steel wheel's painted blue and a hubcap on the spare ,,,, COOL !! COOL !! COOL !!!

mark's68 · 09-29-2007, 01:10 AM

Thanks for the input. I was going to put a sportside on the 68 but I've decided to find a good left rear fender without the spare cut out.

68C15 · 09-29-2007, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by thewishartkid

Don't patch over spare indent! i trade a decent non- spare if we lived closer!

if I were you i would make this happen.

retselgerg · 09-29-2007, 11:01 AM

I've heard that you can take the step off and turn it over.

68shortstep · 09-29-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 19673ontree

I don't own a stepside but if I ever did buy one it would HAVE TO HAVE the fender mounted spare that is my favorite thing about a stepside , I can just see it ,,,,,,,,, maybe a blue truck with the steel wheel's painted blue and a hubcap on the spare ,,,, COOL !! COOL !! COOL !!!

Here you go: Closer view, with later truck Ralleys, cap & ring on the spare, and the original "farmer-bumper" out back.

09-25-2007, 11:29 AM	#1
mark's68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: greenville,ms. Posts: 47	fender patch panel Does anybody know of a patch panel to cover the spare tire cutout on my 68 step side. Thanks

09-25-2007, 11:37 AM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: fender patch panel As far as I know, there are NO patches for stepside fenders at all I think ones for the bottoms of the fenders would sell well? __________________ 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!

09-27-2007, 10:16 PM	#6
thewishartkid Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Morrisville, Missouri Posts: 66	Re: fender patch panel Don't patch over spare indent! i trade a decent non- spare if we lived closer! __________________ KIDs in the front seat cause accidents,Accidents in the backseat cause KIDs! If it aint short,It aint Sh#t! I like El Caminos

09-27-2007, 11:02 PM	#7
bean Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 920	Re: fender patch panel on my 69 step i bought a good used fender or i should say most of it is good. the previous owner tried to fill the hole for the light and did such a horrible job of it. now i'm looking for a patch panel so that i can have the light hole back. otherwise the fender is straight.

09-28-2007, 12:12 PM	#8
68shortstep Looks good at 20-ft ..... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mtn Home, AR Posts: 707	Re: fender patch panel Fender-Mount spare owners, rise up & revolt against this discrimination !!!!!

09-29-2007, 01:10 AM	#10
mark's68 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: greenville,ms. Posts: 47	Re: fender patch panel Thanks for the input. I was going to put a sportside on the 68 but I've decided to find a good left rear fender without the spare cut out.

09-29-2007, 11:01 AM	#12
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: fender patch panel I've heard that you can take the step off and turn it over. __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno



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