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matthew.doan · 01-30-2010, 07:45 PM

Has anybody used the fiberglass fenders on their trucks? Im 24 and before long going to start on my 51 and I just wanted to see if these fenders are good enough for my build.

thanks for any help or pics of the fenders on these trucks

rjs53 · 01-30-2010, 08:32 PM

never heard of fiberglass fenders for one of these trucks, who makes them? if your going to do it to save weight i geuss it would be ok Are you originals trashed or just beat? If their from Unlimited products I would say don't do it

winchster · 01-30-2010, 08:36 PM

Couple of places make them. The are about half the cost of steel.

matthew.doan · 01-30-2010, 09:15 PM

I seen the fenders on ebay awhile back and they looked good but I didnt know if they will fit as good as steel. The fenders I have are bad rotted and would rather replace than rebuild.

I can do the body work but i was trying to save alittle time bacause Im starting on a 65 mustang also and also tryin to save alittle money with the fiderglass fenders on the 51.

rjs53 · 01-30-2010, 09:29 PM

I did the same thing when building my chevelle bought fiberglass because of the price. I ended up haveing bedliner sprayed on the inside because of the cracking their good for the 1/4 mile but don't seem to be made for a lot of driving.I say Unlimited products cause thats where i got mine from, supposed to be ready to paint but far far from it raw fiber sticking out and didnt fit well.

sgtusmc · 01-30-2010, 09:35 PM

I know a guy who's running them. I couldn't tell till he told me (seen them in person). Not that it made any difference, they looked stock. He sprayed the underside with bed liner. So, unless you knock on them, you wouldn't know they weren't steel. He bought them a few years ago on Ebay. Hope this helps.

matthew.doan · 01-30-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sgtusmc

I know a guy who's running them. I couldn't tell till he told me (seen them in person). Not that it made any difference, they looked stock. He sprayed the underside with bed liner. So, unless you knock on them, you wouldn't know they weren't steel. He bought them a few years ago on Ebay. Hope this helps.

Thats a big help. Do you guys know if the bolt holes are drilled or wpuld i have to drill them? It didnt say on ebay.

thanks for all the help so far..

winchster · 01-30-2010, 10:03 PM

Not sure how much the fiberglass on ebay is going for but I just found this place
http://www.truckandcarshop.com/ and from him the steel is about the same price as most 'glass that I've found.

That being said, I'd rather have steel than glass on a driver. Even if it's Taiwan metal.

matthew.doan · 01-30-2010, 10:29 PM

The glass fenders on ebay are 250ea for the front and 200ea for the back. They on ebay every now and again.

sgtusmc · 01-31-2010, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by matthew.doan

Thats a big help. Do you guys know if the bolt holes are drilled or wpuld i have to drill them? It didnt say on ebay.

thanks for all the help so far..

I have no idea if the fenders are pre-drilled. If there not drilled (which might be a good thing to get a better fit to YOUR truck) Have someone hold the fender up to the bed, get under and mark them, drill em, mount em.

50adrod · 01-31-2010, 09:22 AM

I bought the 2 inch wider rear fenders from http://verdineperformance.com/fenders.aspx

they are nice quality and he ships by Greyhound bus so the shipping is not to high. he sells on ebay sometimes.

matthew.doan · 01-31-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 50adrod

I bought the 2 inch wider rear fenders from http://verdineperformance.com/fenders.aspx

they are nice quality and he ships by Greyhound bus so the shipping is not to high. he sells on ebay sometimes.

Thats great was they pre drilled or did you have to drill them?
thanks for the site!

50adrod · 01-31-2010, 02:14 PM

you have to drill them

matthew.doan · 01-31-2010, 03:12 PM

Ok another question, did you use washers and bolts or a clip?

steve23116 · 02-01-2010, 06:56 AM

superior glass works sells steel or glass fenders too. about $350.00

01-30-2010, 07:45 PM	#1
matthew.doan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: mt.vernon ky Posts: 51	fiberglass fenders for a 51 Has anybody used the fiberglass fenders on their trucks? Im 24 and before long going to start on my 51 and I just wanted to see if these fenders are good enough for my build. thanks for any help or pics of the fenders on these trucks

01-30-2010, 08:32 PM	#2
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 never heard of fiberglass fenders for one of these trucks, who makes them? if your going to do it to save weight i geuss it would be ok Are you originals trashed or just beat? If their from Unlimited products I would say don't do it Last edited by rjs53; 01-30-2010 at 08:35 PM. Reason: another question

01-30-2010, 08:36 PM	#3
winchster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 220	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 Couple of places make them. The are about half the cost of steel. __________________ '49 AD 5 window deluxe cab sitting on a '78 K5 chassis Support our troops, stand behind 'em or get in front of 'em. What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?

01-30-2010, 09:15 PM	#4
matthew.doan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: mt.vernon ky Posts: 51	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 I seen the fenders on ebay awhile back and they looked good but I didnt know if they will fit as good as steel. The fenders I have are bad rotted and would rather replace than rebuild. I can do the body work but i was trying to save alittle time bacause Im starting on a 65 mustang also and also tryin to save alittle money with the fiderglass fenders on the 51.

01-30-2010, 09:29 PM	#5
rjs53 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: nevada Posts: 649	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 I did the same thing when building my chevelle bought fiberglass because of the price. I ended up haveing bedliner sprayed on the inside because of the cracking their good for the 1/4 mile but don't seem to be made for a lot of driving.I say Unlimited products cause thats where i got mine from, supposed to be ready to paint but far far from it raw fiber sticking out and didnt fit well.

01-30-2010, 09:35 PM	#6
sgtusmc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 958	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 I know a guy who's running them. I couldn't tell till he told me (seen them in person). Not that it made any difference, they looked stock. He sprayed the underside with bed liner. So, unless you knock on them, you wouldn't know they weren't steel. He bought them a few years ago on Ebay. Hope this helps. __________________ My build, 53 GMC / S10 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=305723 My build, 59 Chevy / 88 fullsize swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...hlight=sgtusmc U.S. Marines - Certified Counselors to the 72 Virgins Dating Club.

01-30-2010, 10:03 PM	#8
winchster Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 220	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 Not sure how much the fiberglass on ebay is going for but I just found this place http://www.truckandcarshop.com/ and from him the steel is about the same price as most 'glass that I've found. That being said, I'd rather have steel than glass on a driver. Even if it's Taiwan metal. __________________ '49 AD 5 window deluxe cab sitting on a '78 K5 chassis Support our troops, stand behind 'em or get in front of 'em. What country can preserve its liberties if its rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance?

01-30-2010, 10:29 PM	#9
matthew.doan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: mt.vernon ky Posts: 51	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 The glass fenders on ebay are 250ea for the front and 200ea for the back. They on ebay every now and again.

01-31-2010, 09:22 AM	#11
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 I bought the 2 inch wider rear fenders from http://verdineperformance.com/fenders.aspx they are nice quality and he ships by Greyhound bus so the shipping is not to high. he sells on ebay sometimes. __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

01-31-2010, 02:14 PM	#13
50adrod Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 493	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 you have to drill them __________________ 1971 Corvette convertible 454@ 525 hp 1936 Chevy Truck street rod 1952 Chevy truck hot rod build http://www.killbillet.com/showthread...2-Chevy-Cut-up 1964 F 100 custom street rod http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...mark-viii.html 1950 custom Chevy Truck

01-31-2010, 03:12 PM	#14
matthew.doan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: mt.vernon ky Posts: 51	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 Ok another question, did you use washers and bolts or a clip?

02-01-2010, 06:56 AM	#15
steve23116 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: altamont mo. Posts: 39	Re: fiberglass fenders for a 51 superior glass works sells steel or glass fenders too. about $350.00



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