Will 58-59 double headlight fenders fit on a 57?

[dkcawdrey@msn.com]

I want to know if a 58-59 double headlight fenders will fit on my 57 100?

If they do fit, does anyone have some original fenders to sell me? With the bezels, please! Local to Snohomish/Seattle WA, or ship for little cash...

Thanks,
David

[fabguy]

They should fit. Although you will have to move the core/ radiator support mounting brackets and possibly extend the front of your frame horns.
I don't have any for sale although you might find some in the for sale section of the forums.
Good luck
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[nvrdone]

Call All American Classics in Vancouver WA. They have lots of old truck parts.

[_Ogre]

my recollection is, no. core support, inner fenders and hood are different

[buggy5872]

Orge is correct. You need the entire fron clip. You will also have to extend the frame 3 inches.

[fabguy]

Originally Posted by buggy5872

Orge is correct. You need the entire fron clip. You will also have to extend the frame 3 inches.

Yes he is, I assumed the OP was meaning the whole clip. I guess I should have read it better. Replied right after I woke up. Oops
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[Racker]

LOL; I was just thinking about this the other day and was wondering the vise versa. So what everyone is saying is the front clips will interchange from 55-57 to 58-59 and vise versa. The reason I was wondering is I found a 58-59 panel that I need the roof for a crew cab project Im working on and then had a brain storm. Instead of cutting two cabs up and the panel, why cant I just shorten the panel, add the rear doors and use my 55-57 front clip(I blame this building on Mr. Buggy5872).

Im suppose to take delivery of this thing next week, if your interested dkcawdrey, I could send you pictures of the fenders?

[bensimmons_05]

The frame on the 58-59 is longer (from radiator mounts to front bumper) , Entire front clip sheet metal is different, hood hinge mounting holes on cab are in different locations, and hinge pockets on bottom cab are differerent if you have to replace them (does not effect fitment of other components)

[Highsider]

Originally Posted by bensimmons_05

The frame on the 58-59 is longer (from radiator mounts to front bumper) , Entire front clip sheet metal is different, hood hinge mounting holes on cab are in different locations, and hinge pockets on bottom cab are differerent if you have to replace them (does not effect fitment of other components)

Panels, at least 3100s, too?
I am needing a roof for a repair and was presuming anything from a
55.5 to 59 would be the same.

[buggy5872]

Originally Posted by Highsider

Panels, at least 3100s, too?
I am needing a roof for a repair and was presuming anything from a
55.5 to 59 would be the same.

Panel roofs should all be the same 55-59. if you are replacing it....you might be surprised how easy it is to get off. They bolt to the top of the quarters and are welded at the rear door ooening and at the front door openings.

[buggy5872]

Originally Posted by Racker

LOL; I was just thinking about this the other day and was wondering the vise versa. So what everyone is saying is the front clips will interchange from 55-57 to 58-59 and vise versa. The reason I was wondering is I found a 58-59 panel that I need the roof for a crew cab project Im working on and then had a brain storm. Instead of cutting two cabs up and the panel, why cant I just shorten the panel, add the rear doors and use my 55-57 front clip(I blame this building on Mr. Buggy5872).

Im suppose to take delivery of this thing next week, if your interested dkcawdrey, I could send you pictures of the fenders?

Great to see more crew cab action. Once you get the panel, take a good look at the roof and drip rail. Panels get wider as they go toward the back then narrow again. I had to pie cut the roof I used and pull it in so the sides were straight. Just giving you a heads up. My next crew cab project....(yes there is one in the works but I am in the planning and gathering parts stage right now)....I am going to try to make the roof from scratch this time.......

[Highsider]

Originally Posted by buggy5872

Panel roofs should all be the same 55-59. if you are replacing it....you might be surprised how easy it is to get off. They bolt to the top of the quarters and are welded at the rear door ooening and at the front door openings.

That gives me more confidence.
Yes, we'll be doing the complete roof.
Thanks, buggy!

[_Ogre]

for racker; just do this... all doors stretched 6 inches to boot