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68 TT · 08-01-2009, 09:16 AM

Has anybody tried using the newer style fenders of the late 80's square body on the early square body but keep the early round headlight grille?

I really like the way the later fenders body line terminates in a smooth taper vs. the early ones curved flare out termination but I really like the early single headlight grille.

Both my front fenders need to be replaced so if I can do the swap to the newer fender at the same time that would be great.

Thanks for the help.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-01-2009, 09:30 AM

the front edge is different so you would have to customize or make your headlight surrounds and grille... better off keeping what you have or doing a nose swap and using the newer front and radiator support setup

smashingchuck · 08-01-2009, 11:46 AM

how good are you at body work?

68 TT · 08-01-2009, 02:36 PM

I don't care for the rectangular headlight grilles so I will play around with putting some parts together at the pull it yourself junkyard to see how far off they are from fitting.

I have a spare set of old style fenders that are ready to go on the truck as stock replacements so I can experiment with the original parts that are coming off. The front end of the original parts are OK it is just the back end and bottom that are messed up on them.

I can get a pair of newer fenders for $22 each used and with the old fenders coming off the truck I will have all I need to make a hybrid set of fenders.

I am a highly experienced metal worker and a pretty decent body man so if I have to graft two sets of fenders together to get what I want then that is what I will do.

smashingchuck · 08-01-2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 TT

I am a highly experienced metal worker and a pretty decent body man so if I have to graft two sets of fenders together to get what I want then that is what I will do.

I think this is what you will end up doing.

Driveway Dreams · 08-02-2009, 12:50 AM

Do it! I love unique things that don't stand out. That would be a great mod that most people wouldn't notice.

08-01-2009, 09:16 AM	#1
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	newer square body fenders with older grille Has anybody tried using the newer style fenders of the late 80's square body on the early square body but keep the early round headlight grille? I really like the way the later fenders body line terminates in a smooth taper vs. the early ones curved flare out termination but I really like the early single headlight grille. Both my front fenders need to be replaced so if I can do the swap to the newer fender at the same time that would be great. Thanks for the help.

08-01-2009, 09:30 AM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: newer square body fenders with older grille the front edge is different so you would have to customize or make your headlight surrounds and grille... better off keeping what you have or doing a nose swap and using the newer front and radiator support setup __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-01-2009, 11:46 AM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: newer square body fenders with older grille how good are you at body work? __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

08-01-2009, 02:36 PM	#4
68 TT Still plays with trucks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Spokane, WA Posts: 3,556	Re: newer square body fenders with older grille I don't care for the rectangular headlight grilles so I will play around with putting some parts together at the pull it yourself junkyard to see how far off they are from fitting. I have a spare set of old style fenders that are ready to go on the truck as stock replacements so I can experiment with the original parts that are coming off. The front end of the original parts are OK it is just the back end and bottom that are messed up on them. I can get a pair of newer fenders for $22 each used and with the old fenders coming off the truck I will have all I need to make a hybrid set of fenders. I am a highly experienced metal worker and a pretty decent body man so if I have to graft two sets of fenders together to get what I want then that is what I will do.

08-02-2009, 12:50 AM	#6
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: newer square body fenders with older grille Do it! I love unique things that don't stand out. That would be a great mod that most people wouldn't notice. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.



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