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skokie · 12-26-2006, 06:08 PM

1968SWBBigBlock · 12-26-2006, 06:19 PM

It's free to try...

I think it would be a tough task, it looks like the lower front section has bondo. If that is the case who knows what lingers behind that area.
If you want to do the work yourself so you can have the oppurtunity or you are looking to save some cash go for it. I do not think it would be worth your money to pay a professional body man $60.00 an hour to try and fix this fender.
Just my pennies worth and it was free....

**Palf70Step** · 12-26-2006, 06:27 PM

If you got the time and want to experiment, I have seem worse fixed, but is it worth your timke and effort. To me it is Definitely not worth paying someone to do it. If that is the case get another fender..

skokie · 12-26-2006, 06:31 PM

How would I go about fixing it? I have never done body work before.

67Fleet · 12-26-2006, 06:44 PM

wow, I thought mine was bad. I'd replace that one, and use it for practice.

skokie · 12-26-2006, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 67Fleet

wow, I thought mine was bad. I'd replace that one, and use it for practice.

Yep I can thanks the previous owner for that. Not sure what he hit.

Solver · 12-26-2006, 07:01 PM

I would try to find a used fender to swap on. The patch panel required for that fix is hard to find and would be at least 60 plus shipping.With the putty showing at the bottom it's hard to tell with the repaint what else has been done to the fender.Most patch panels are just the fender cup that comes up to the lower body line. I would think you could easily find a better fender for alot less than a patch and the time to try and fix it. You could even replace with a new one . I know Chevyduty sells one for $129 plus $69.00 freight. So for $200 you could have a new one. Used local is going to be your best bet and since it doesn't affect driveablity your not rushed to find what you are looking for. Just my 2cents

skokie · 12-26-2006, 08:09 PM

All

Thanks for the info. I dont like what I have read about the new fenders, missing holes & not lining up etc. Think I will post a wtb on the parts board and see what that gets me.

**jerry moss** · 12-26-2006, 09:50 PM

run down the road to vintage chevy truck in fremont and talk to bill (510)651-5874, for the amount of work needed on that one, buy a good one and spend your time on something else.

*MisterMan* · 12-27-2006, 02:17 AM

bad links

Kenneth_CS87 · 12-27-2006, 02:24 AM

pics dont work.

skokie · 12-27-2006, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenneth_CS87

pics dont work.

They are fixed now.

12-26-2006, 06:08 PM	#1
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,335	Fender Repair By looking at these pictures is it possible to fix this fender? Pics are on the big side so 56K warning. http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...er/Fender8.jpg http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...er/Fender7.jpg http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...er/Fender6.jpg http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...er/Fender5.jpg http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...er/Fender4.jpg http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...er/Fender3.jpg http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...er/Fender2.jpg http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o...er/Fender1.jpg __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234 Last edited by skokie; 12-27-2006 at 12:28 PM.

12-26-2006, 06:19 PM	#2
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: Fender Repair It's free to try... I think it would be a tough task, it looks like the lower front section has bondo. If that is the case who knows what lingers behind that area. If you want to do the work yourself so you can have the oppurtunity or you are looking to save some cash go for it. I do not think it would be worth your money to pay a professional body man $60.00 an hour to try and fix this fender. Just my pennies worth and it was free....

12-26-2006, 06:27 PM	#3
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,947	Re: Fender Repair If you got the time and want to experiment, I have seem worse fixed, but is it worth your timke and effort. To me it is Definitely not worth paying someone to do it. If that is the case get another fender.. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 12-26-2006 at 06:27 PM.

12-26-2006, 06:31 PM	#4
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,335	Re: Fender Repair How would I go about fixing it? I have never done body work before. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

12-26-2006, 06:44 PM	#5
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	Re: Fender Repair wow, I thought mine was bad. I'd replace that one, and use it for practice. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

12-26-2006, 07:01 PM	#7
Solver Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Storm Lake, Ia Posts: 1,449	Re: Fender Repair I would try to find a used fender to swap on. The patch panel required for that fix is hard to find and would be at least 60 plus shipping.With the putty showing at the bottom it's hard to tell with the repaint what else has been done to the fender.Most patch panels are just the fender cup that comes up to the lower body line. I would think you could easily find a better fender for alot less than a patch and the time to try and fix it. You could even replace with a new one . I know Chevyduty sells one for $129 plus $69.00 freight. So for $200 you could have a new one. Used local is going to be your best bet and since it doesn't affect driveablity your not rushed to find what you are looking for. Just my 2cents __________________ 1972 Cheyenne Super 20 LWB-Blue 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Black 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-Red 1972 Cheyenne Super 10 LWB-green 1972 GMC 4x4 LWB-White 1971 Cheyenne 10 LWB-Ochre 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Copper 1971 Cheyenne 20 Longhorn-Black 1969 Custom 10 LWB-lt blue 1968 GMC 3/4 ton-green 1968 1/2 ton swb stepside-silver 1967 Chevrolet CST 10 LWB-green 1967 Chevrolet custom 20 LWB-Maroon

12-26-2006, 08:09 PM	#8
skokie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose Ca. Posts: 3,335	Re: Fender Repair All Thanks for the info. I dont like what I have read about the new fenders, missing holes & not lining up etc. Think I will post a wtb on the parts board and see what that gets me. __________________ RIP to my son Dylan. 5/17/2002 - 8/18/2018 If you want to know more about rare forms of pediatric cancer or if you want to help fund pediatric cancer research, please check out the website for the non-profit I started. https://slothforpedcancer.org 68 build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223234

12-26-2006, 09:50 PM	#9
jerry moss Born Psycho Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: brentwood,cal,usa Posts: 4,890	Re: Fender Repair run down the road to vintage chevy truck in fremont and talk to bill (510)651-5874, for the amount of work needed on that one, buy a good one and spend your time on something else. __________________ jerry moss 72 cheyenne super K20- tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,tow hooks,bumper guards,toolbox,aux. fuel tank,posi front and rear,plus other goodies!!! SOLD 69 suburban K20-tilt,tach,vacuum,speedwarning,buckets,shoulder belts,am/fm,4 inch all spring lift,4 speed, 14 bolt full floater, dana 44 HD,warn winch,posi front and rear,tow hooks,plus other goodies. 73/80 chevy/gmc K20 SB400,turbo 400,205,tilt,a-c,gas hog. 77 K/5 cheyenne blazer-daily driver/beater. SON HAS IT NOW BRENTWOOD,CALIFORNIA

12-27-2006, 02:17 AM	#10
MisterMan Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Visalia, California Posts: 286	Re: Fender Repair bad links

12-27-2006, 02:24 AM	#11
Kenneth_CS87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Stockton Posts: 114	Re: Fender Repair pics dont work.



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