Fender design question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

ChevyRacefan · 01-02-2021, 07:17 AM

Hello,
I am not sure if this is the same for all years, but my '71 the lower part of the fender in front of the wheel, on the inner side, has an area that is just the right size to store a qt of oil, transmission fliud, etc.
When these were new, oil cans were round.
Was there a reason, use for these little pockets other collecting crud, back then, before qt. containers that now look like they were made to be stored there.

**truckster** · 01-02-2021, 08:26 PM

I think it's just a function of the style. It's not a terribly convenient place to store anything.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-02-2021, 10:03 PM

Hmmm.... Oil can.... I thought that's where the Turtle wax went .

**raggedjim** · 01-03-2021, 12:16 PM

I thought it was for my "pet" squirrel.

MAC71Cheyenne · 01-03-2021, 12:35 PM

Holds dropped bolts well...and tools.

**truckster** · 01-03-2021, 08:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MAC71Cheyenne

Holds dropped bolts well...and tools.

Especially on the battery side.

sick472 · 01-04-2021, 11:10 AM

My guess is that it was purely for strengthening the lower portion of the panel, but it's not a bad oil holder either.

01-02-2021, 07:17 AM	#1
ChevyRacefan Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Newton,N.C. Posts: 317	Fender design question Hello, I am not sure if this is the same for all years, but my '71 the lower part of the fender in front of the wheel, on the inner side, has an area that is just the right size to store a qt of oil, transmission fliud, etc. When these were new, oil cans were round. Was there a reason, use for these little pockets other collecting crud, back then, before qt. containers that now look like they were made to be stored there.

01-02-2021, 08:26 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,875	Re: Fender design question I think it's just a function of the style. It's not a terribly convenient place to store anything. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

01-02-2021, 10:03 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Fender design question Hmmm.... Oil can.... I thought that's where the Turtle wax went . Attached Images __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

01-03-2021, 12:16 PM	#4
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,453	Re: Fender design question I thought it was for my "pet" squirrel. __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

01-03-2021, 12:35 PM	#5
MAC71Cheyenne Registered User Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Mount Pleasant Iowa Posts: 303	Re: Fender design question Holds dropped bolts well...and tools.

01-04-2021, 11:10 AM	#7
sick472 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Sedalia Mo. Posts: 1,131	Re: Fender design question My guess is that it was purely for strengthening the lower portion of the panel, but it's not a bad oil holder either. __________________ He who is without oil shall throw the first rod. Compressions 8.7:1 1972 C10 1976 C10 (parts truck) 1985 K20



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