Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**ScottH** · 12-14-2016, 07:53 PM

Looks like I am going to need to repair some rust on both stepside rear fenders. Was wondering if anyone makes patch panels for the front of the fenders where they meet the side step plate?

Any info is appreciated.

Thanks
Scott

**ScottH** · 12-15-2016, 11:35 PM

Anyone?

**Grumpy old man** · 12-16-2016, 06:27 AM

Nope . I looked and could find anyone producing them .

steelhorse · 12-16-2016, 02:03 PM

I looked about a year or two ago and couldn't find any.

Shaky · 12-16-2016, 03:10 PM

Had to do this from scratch. Wasn't easy.

**ScottH** · 12-16-2016, 04:53 PM

Thanks guys, seems like the aftermarket panel makers should consider offering these.

**Clatterville trolley** · 12-16-2016, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottH

Thanks guys, seems like the aftermarket panel makers should consider offering these.

I would imagine that the lack of aftermarket parts / patches for a step side falls under the old challenge of making parts for a limited number of uses - thus limited number of purchasers.
If sellers can't see selling a certain number of parts they won't make the effort to offer it. Dollars and cents still rule the world in a capitalist society.
Jay

72bowtiestepper · 12-20-2016, 11:42 AM

I patched mine like Shaky did. It was a lot of work, but came out lookin' good. I used patches cut from the top side of a pair of old front fenders off of my 72....The curves and radius of the bends matched the bottom of the rusted out stepside fenders pretty close. Mig welded them on...with some grinding and bodywork was not too bad of a job...just takes a lot of time.

**K10-Kansas** · 10-28-2025, 08:57 AM

Welp it's been 9 years since this thread was started. I imagine there is nothing new in this area, still no rear patch panel for a stepside truck? I need this part. I can cut and pound out a piece but I know it's going to be a lot of work and will not look the best I sure.

HO455 · 10-28-2025, 09:25 AM

I'd probably order one of these front fender patches to start and see how much work it will take to make them work. If they're now where near close then you could return them.

https://www.autometaldirect.com/fron...Gg0NzcyNDg0MTU

**K10-Kansas** · 10-28-2025, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

I'd probably order one of these front fender patches to start and see how much work it will take to make them work. If they're now where near close then you could return them.

https://www.autometaldirect.com/fron...Gg0NzcyNDg0MTU

That's a great idea. I have those. It does look like an easier point to start from. Thanks!

12-14-2016, 07:53 PM	#1
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,221	Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? Looks like I am going to need to repair some rust on both stepside rear fenders. Was wondering if anyone makes patch panels for the front of the fenders where they meet the side step plate? Any info is appreciated. Thanks Scott __________________ 1960 Apache stepside (project) 1966 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. 210 wagon

12-15-2016, 11:35 PM	#2
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,221	Re: Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? Anyone? __________________ 1960 Apache stepside (project) 1966 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. 210 wagon

12-16-2016, 06:27 AM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? Nope . I looked and could find anyone producing them .

12-16-2016, 02:03 PM	#4
steelhorse Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Franklinton NC Posts: 1,310	Re: Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? I looked about a year or two ago and couldn't find any.

12-16-2016, 03:10 PM	#5
Shaky Six in a row makes it go... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vacationland: Maine Posts: 1,346	Re: Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? Had to do this from scratch. Wasn't easy. Attached Images __________________ 67 C20 long step resto: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342086 66 C10 long step build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post3814790 CT to Alaska in a 67 C10: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=399224 “The height of sophistication is simplicity." - Clare Boothe Luce

12-16-2016, 04:53 PM	#6
ScottH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hampstead, NC Posts: 8,221	Re: Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? Thanks guys, seems like the aftermarket panel makers should consider offering these. __________________ 1960 Apache stepside (project) 1966 C10 swb fleetside 1966 GMC G1000 Handi-bus (future project) 1955 Chevy 2 dr. 210 wagon

12-20-2016, 11:42 AM	#8
72bowtiestepper Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Northwest NJ Posts: 684	Re: Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? I patched mine like Shaky did. It was a lot of work, but came out lookin' good. I used patches cut from the top side of a pair of old front fenders off of my 72....The curves and radius of the bends matched the bottom of the rusted out stepside fenders pretty close. Mig welded them on...with some grinding and bodywork was not too bad of a job...just takes a lot of time.

10-28-2025, 08:57 AM	#9
K10-Kansas Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2022 Location: Kansas City Posts: 575	Re: Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? Welp it's been 9 years since this thread was started. I imagine there is nothing new in this area, still no rear patch panel for a stepside truck? I need this part. I can cut and pound out a piece but I know it's going to be a lot of work and will not look the best I sure. Attached Images __________________ 1971 C10 body. 76 4x4 chassis cut to short frame. Crate 350 2nd Gen small block. 4BBL Holley 4160. 4L60 transmission. ~ James

10-28-2025, 09:25 AM	#10
HO455 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 12,410	Re: Does anyone make patch panels for stepside rear fenders? I'd probably order one of these front fender patches to start and see how much work it will take to make them work. If they're now where near close then you could return them. https://www.autometaldirect.com/fron...Gg0NzcyNDg0MTU __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377



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