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lyrikz · 09-19-2007, 12:40 PM

Fiberglass fenders

Im in need of some fenders for my stepside. New metal ones are 400 a pop and i cant afford that. Where can i get a set of the fiberglass ones this guy has listed and are they any good???

71MUTT · 09-19-2007, 12:55 PM

Checking his feedback, I see some guy bought a set back in July. Shoot him a message and see what he says.

67_C-30 · 09-19-2007, 01:29 PM

Those "look" like good quality fiberglass fenders, but it is hard to tell in a picture. High quality fiberglass looks as good as metal when installed correctly, but the cheap stuff looks like crap no matter what you do with it. I don't know about your area, but good used stepside fenders are easy to find, and very reasonable here. I bought this whole bed for $300 and it has absolutley no through rust and is perfectly straight except for a few small dings the tailgate. Have you checked for used stuff?

lyrikz · 09-19-2007, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Those "look" like good quality fiberglass fenders, but it is hard to tell in a picture. High quality fiberglass looks as good as metal when installed correctly, but the cheap stuff looks like crap no matter what you do with it. I don't know about your area, but good used stepside fenders are easy to find, and very reasonable here. I bought this whole bed for $300 and it has absolutley no through rust and is perfectly straight except for a few small dings the tailgate. Have you checked for used stuff?

Yes i have searched used and cant find anything...

cdowns · 09-19-2007, 02:15 PM

i havent seen many fiberglass parts weather for cars or trucks that are bolt and go pieces most need at least some if not lots of work to have a decent fit and finish and hold up for the long haul

djracer · 09-20-2007, 12:19 AM

are you up for a vacation to Alabama? I may know where a goot set is!

Mudder · 09-20-2007, 03:43 AM

I think you will like them as good as you would like the metal. I don't have or haven't had any problems with mine. I haven't stood on them or anything like that but I have had no problems and noone has ever come up and said hey those are fiberglass. Noone knows unless I tell them. I would have a bunch of Go Rhino lining sprayed on the under side to keep from getting rock spiders in the paint.

earl87gta · 09-20-2007, 05:39 AM

I cant go to evely bay from here but US body sels them 2 and I have had hood and other parts from them and have always been happy.

**special-K** · 09-20-2007, 06:49 AM

Ever see a Dooley that snagged a fender?No thanks.Metal is better.Is fiberglass that much cheaper?I`ve bought complete decent Stepside beds for cheaper than one repro steel fender.

earl87gta · 09-20-2007, 07:04 AM

i think if i built a step side again i would use fiberglass bed sides and metal fenders.

LooseScrews · 09-20-2007, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by djracer

are you up for a vacation to Alabama? I may know where a goot set is!

Just the fenders? Looking for a whole bed, and I LIVE in Alabama!

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Originally Posted by 67_C-30

Those "look" like good quality fiberglass fenders, but it is hard to tell in a picture. High quality fiberglass looks as good as metal when installed correctly, but the cheap stuff looks like crap no matter what you do with it. I don't know about your area, but good used stepside fenders are easy to find, and very reasonable here. I bought this whole bed for $300 and it has absolutley no through rust and is perfectly straight except for a few small dings the tailgate. Have you checked for used stuff?

Looks like you got a great deal!

kevo621 · 09-20-2007, 10:48 AM

how much for the fenders in alabama? I go to orange beach a lot. My dad has a sports bar there.

BACKYARD88 · 09-20-2007, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder

I think you will like them as good as you would like the metal. I don't have or haven't had any problems with mine. I haven't stood on them or anything like that but I have had no problems and noone has ever come up and said hey those are fiberglass. Noone knows unless I tell them. I would have a bunch of Go Rhino lining sprayed on the under side to keep from getting rock spiders in the paint.

Wow! I looked your truck over close and never realized they were fiberglass!

djracer · 09-20-2007, 09:04 PM

Pm mike nutt
he has a nice set of fenders but they are on a longbed!

lyrikz · 09-20-2007, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudder

I think you will like them as good as you would like the metal. I don't have or haven't had any problems with mine. I haven't stood on them or anything like that but I have had no problems and noone has ever come up and said hey those are fiberglass. Noone knows unless I tell them. I would have a bunch of Go Rhino lining sprayed on the under side to keep from getting rock spiders in the paint.

Hey mudder do you have a fiberglass hood on your truck? Hows it holding up?

Mudder · 09-21-2007, 03:16 AM

Hood is metal.

earl87gta · 09-21-2007, 06:53 PM

In case any one would like to know to compair the ebay price US body has them listed at 678 for a pair or the hole bed for 2699. They totaly reproduce the 67-72 trucks you can even get a fiberglass cab from them. They also have long wheelbase bed sides for 898 a pair thats the only place I know of the long wheel base bed sides being reproduced.

09-19-2007, 12:40 PM	#1
lyrikz PITbut Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: monroe washington Posts: 3,052	Fiberglass fenders? Any good? Fiberglass fenders Im in need of some fenders for my stepside. New metal ones are 400 a pop and i cant afford that. Where can i get a set of the fiberglass ones this guy has listed and are they any good???

09-19-2007, 12:55 PM	#2
71MUTT Can't ReMember Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Orlando area Posts: 258	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? Checking his feedback, I see some guy bought a set back in July. Shoot him a message and see what he says. __________________ Adversity doesn't test your character; it reveals it. 71 C-10 LWB 350/TH350. I purchased it in 1978 for $1400. I'm currently abusing it daily. (when it's running )

09-19-2007, 01:29 PM	#3
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? Those "look" like good quality fiberglass fenders, but it is hard to tell in a picture. High quality fiberglass looks as good as metal when installed correctly, but the cheap stuff looks like crap no matter what you do with it. I don't know about your area, but good used stepside fenders are easy to find, and very reasonable here. I bought this whole bed for $300 and it has absolutley no through rust and is perfectly straight except for a few small dings the tailgate. Have you checked for used stuff? Attached Images __________________ '67 C-30 Dually Pickup 6.2 Turbo Diesel, NP435 ‘72 C-10 SWB , 350 4bbl, TH350 '69 C-10 SWB , 250 L6, 3 OTT '69 GMC C3500, dump truck, 351 V6, NP435 '84 M1009 CUCV Military Blazer 67 C-30 Turbodiesel build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=254096 My trucks http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/d...ediafilter=all Member of the 1-Ton Club! Last edited by 67_C-30; 09-19-2007 at 01:30 PM.

09-19-2007, 02:15 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? i havent seen many fiberglass parts weather for cars or trucks that are bolt and go pieces most need at least some if not lots of work to have a decent fit and finish and hold up for the long haul __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

09-20-2007, 12:19 AM	#6
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? are you up for a vacation to Alabama? I may know where a goot set is! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

09-20-2007, 03:43 AM	#7
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? I think you will like them as good as you would like the metal. I don't have or haven't had any problems with mine. I haven't stood on them or anything like that but I have had no problems and noone has ever come up and said hey those are fiberglass. Noone knows unless I tell them. I would have a bunch of Go Rhino lining sprayed on the under side to keep from getting rock spiders in the paint.

09-20-2007, 05:39 AM	#8
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? I cant go to evely bay from here but US body sels them 2 and I have had hood and other parts from them and have always been happy. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

09-20-2007, 06:49 AM	#9
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? Ever see a Dooley that snagged a fender?No thanks.Metal is better.Is fiberglass that much cheaper?I`ve bought complete decent Stepside beds for cheaper than one repro steel fender. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-20-2007, 07:04 AM	#10
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? i think if i built a step side again i would use fiberglass bed sides and metal fenders. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb

09-20-2007, 10:48 AM	#12
kevo621 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: lafayette, la Posts: 17	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? how much for the fenders in alabama? I go to orange beach a lot. My dad has a sports bar there. __________________ 67 chevy c-10 Small window, step Ole Blue with a hint of rust..... No engine or tranny yet

09-20-2007, 09:04 PM	#14
djracer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Wetumpka, Al, U.S. Posts: 8,891	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? Pm mike nutt he has a nice set of fenders but they are on a longbed! __________________ Kevin Special Thanks to All who have helped on the TRUCK! My Pass Time Show http://s129.photobucket.com/albums/p...Chapter1-0.mp4 So Far my best Times are: Motor only: 6.44 1/8 @ 104.13 10.39 1/4 @ 125.83 Nitrous Times: 5.785 1/8 @ 118.65 with a 1.336 60ft 9.168 1/4 @ 142.58 with a 250 shot dead out of the hole!

09-21-2007, 03:16 AM	#16
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? Hood is metal.

09-21-2007, 06:53 PM	#17
earl87gta Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Kingsport TN Posts: 4,641	Re: Fiberglass fenders? Any good? In case any one would like to know to compair the ebay price US body has them listed at 678 for a pair or the hole bed for 2699. They totaly reproduce the 67-72 trucks you can even get a fiberglass cab from them. They also have long wheelbase bed sides for 898 a pair thats the only place I know of the long wheel base bed sides being reproduced. __________________ Earl 68 2500 4x4 GMC Burb



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