My first 67-72! (68 Burb)

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Mr Pops

So I'm not having any luck using the FAQ search, or the main search engine. As a newbie to the 67-72's, I feel like this may be a dumb question, are 67-68 front fenders the same as 69-72 fenders? One of my friends says yes, and one says no.. Since I don't have the orig front clip, I have nothing to compare to, but I did get two 71 fenders with the Burb. They're not very nice, but better than nothing for now, but I don't want to count on them if they wont work with my 68 rad support and hood. I don't have the hood yet and my rad support and grill need some finishing before I bolt everything together, otherwise I'd just try to see what fits..

She's in better shape than Dave led me to believe.

67-68 chev fenders are the same as 67-72 GMC. Of course the 67's do not have marker lights. It is very easy to tell the diference. The 69-72 chev fenders have indentations where the aluminum grills overlap the fender. The other ones are totally smooth.

[502ms]

I have some shaved fenders if you need some
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[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

She's in better shape than Dave led me to believe.

67-68 chev fenders are the same as 67-72 GMC. Of course the 67's do not have marker lights. It is very easy to tell the diference. The 69-72 chev fenders have indentations where the aluminum grills overlap the fender. The other ones are totally smooth.

Well the rad support has the single headlight bucket, so I'm assuming the fenders are also Chevy, but it was a parts truck, so who knows. What do they look like to you?

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

Great find on your burb! That's pretty good for an up north old truck I'm guessing! Rust wise I mean.

Yes, not bad for our nasty winters. Probably would have had a perfect floor if it weren't for the shag carpet trapping in the moisture.

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by 502ms

I have some shaved fenders if you need some
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I'll keep that in mind if I can't find any locally. Thanks!

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Mr Pops

Well the rad support has the single headlight bucket, so I'm assuming the fenders are also Chevy, but it was a parts truck, so who knows. What do they look like to you?

Those are definately 69-72 chev fenders. The rad saddle also looks like a 69-72 piece. The easiest way to tell is if there are threaded holes along the bottom for the splashpan to mount to. I can't see them in the pics.

[YBNORML]

I also might have some decent fenders in storage, I'll go have a look this week.

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

Those are definately 69-72 chev fenders. The rad saddle also looks like a 69-72 piece. The easiest way to tell is if there are threaded holes along the bottom for the splashpan to mount to. I can't see them in the pics.

Ok good. Then I can justify buying better ones..

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

I also might have some decent fenders in storage, I'll go have a look this week.

That would be sweet

[71gmcburb]

67 enders are the same as 68 minus the marker light hole but 69-72 CHEVY fenders are different. 68-72 GMC fenders are all the same. the difference is in the leading edge of the fender. Chevys didn't get the trim, so no holes. GMCs had a piece of trim there so they did. there my be other differences as well. I am sure others will chime in if there is, but I know those. nice save BTW

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by 71gmcburb

67 enders are the same as 68 minus the marker light hole but 69-72 CHEVY fenders are different. 68-72 GMC fenders are all the same. the difference is in the leading edge of the fender. Chevys didn't get the trim, so no holes. GMCs had a piece of trim there so they did. there my be other differences as well. I am sure others will chime in if there is, but I know those. nice save BTW

So basically don't put GMC fenders on a Chevy unless you want to fill a bunch of holes.

[YBNORML]

Originally Posted by Mr Pops

So basically don't put GMC fenders on a Chevy unless you want to fill a bunch of holes.

Up here decent original fenders are so hard to find, I don't worry about trim holes. I just worry about rust holes.

[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

Up here decent original fenders are so hard to find, I don't worry about trim holes. I just worry about rust holes.

Have you heard anything good or bad about fenders from Crosscanada parts here in Edmonton? They have 67 fenders in stock for $230/side, about the same price as AMP Panels. My first choice would be to get some good used ones though..

[YBNORML]

I have some fenders that I bought off of Rory before he shut down. But I have not had the opportunity to test them. I believe they are from counterpart.
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[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

I have some fenders that I bought off of Rory before he shut down. But I have not had the opportunity to test them. I believe they are from counterpart.
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Are these the ones you were going to sell me?

[YBNORML]

No, I think I might have some decent originals in storage. But with the cold I haven't been able to check.
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[Mr Pops]

Originally Posted by YBNORML

No, I think I might have some decent originals in storage. But with the cold I haven't been able to check.
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Ok np, I am interested in them, but I'm not in a rush to work in this weather either..

[Mr Pops]

Made some room in my ghetto garage today and squeezed the Burb in next to the Blazer. I'm leaning towards yarding the Targetmaster 305 in favor of a 1971 350 I have kickin around.

[Mr Pops]

I also dug out the 68 rad support I've been storing since before I even had a truck for it.. Looks like it might clean up nice, might need a new battery tray.

[YBNORML]

I finally had a chance to have a look at my storage space. Sorry dude, I got nothing.

[Mr Pops]

Ok, thx for checking.

[Mr Pops]

Pulled out the 305 today, I'll probably sell it.

[Mr Pops]

I started prepping my 1971 350, dropped the pan and the internals look nice and clean.. OH and it's a 4 bolt main Not bad for a free motor!

[YBNORML]

Anything new to report?

[olblue60@aol.com]

Nice ! Custom Cab. It looks really solid !