'55 Chevy 2nd fender repair question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Nacogdoches55 · 02-12-2008, 09:15 AM

I am beginning work on my 55 2nd series truck. I have a question for you experienced restorers. One of my fenders is pretty badly rusted on the lower tip. I know that I can replace the outer skin pretty easily, but what about the inner support where the bolts screw in? My idea is to take some of the retained nuts on pieces of sheet metal from my donor Trans Am, and rebuilding the fender tip. Is there a better way?

Jeff

Thanks in advance!! I have learned a lot from you guys already, and will need a lot more advice before I'm done.

Here are some picture of my project.

The Day I found it!!

Yesterdays Progress!!!

orgalmeister · 02-12-2008, 10:25 AM

I guessing you are referring to the front fenders... if so the brace is available in the aftermarket.

Nacogdoches55 · 02-12-2008, 10:39 AM

Thanks for the quick reply,

Correct the front, lower tip next to the door.

Who's got em? Got a link?

GATORBUILT '59 · 02-12-2008, 10:48 AM

BOWTIE BITS - They have Great Sheet Metal Prices
http://www.bowtiebits.com/store/stor...Category_ID=70

Nacogdoches55 · 02-12-2008, 10:55 AM

Thank You, There are things there I didn't know I wanted!!!!

I can feel my wallet getting thinner as I type!!

Jeff

Nacogdoches55 · 02-13-2008, 07:02 AM

I ordered the brace today. Also picked up fender tips and cab corners. Will have to wait a while on new rockers/steps and door hinge pockets.

texascowboy593 · 02-13-2008, 10:49 PM

It's a great truck...I love the patina look!

I noticed in the 3rd pic it says "GW 6000" on the bed just above the step. Do you happen to know what it was used for/what company had their name on the door?
I find the history aspect pretty cool!

BTW, Welcome to the board!!!

Nacogdoches55 · 02-14-2008, 12:11 AM

It came from Missouri From Cope Farms. There is a Cope Farms in Pineville, Mo Now. Which is about 5 miles from Lanagan, Mo. I may have to call and see about some history.

02-12-2008, 09:15 AM	#1
Nacogdoches55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nacogdoches TX Posts: 8	'55 Chevy 2nd fender repair question I am beginning work on my 55 2nd series truck. I have a question for you experienced restorers. One of my fenders is pretty badly rusted on the lower tip. I know that I can replace the outer skin pretty easily, but what about the inner support where the bolts screw in? My idea is to take some of the retained nuts on pieces of sheet metal from my donor Trans Am, and rebuilding the fender tip. Is there a better way? Jeff Thanks in advance!! I have learned a lot from you guys already, and will need a lot more advice before I'm done. Here are some picture of my project. The Day I found it!! Yesterdays Progress!!! Last edited by Nacogdoches55; 02-12-2008 at 09:21 AM.

02-12-2008, 10:25 AM	#2
orgalmeister Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 291	Re: '55 Chevy 2nd fender repair question I guessing you are referring to the front fenders... if so the brace is available in the aftermarket. __________________ '56 truck (the never ending project) '06 Z/71 loaded (daily driver) '07 Mercedes-Benz C-Class (wife's driver) Gone: 72 SB, 67 CST, 57 BBW, 47 Panel streetrod,

02-12-2008, 10:39 AM	#3
Nacogdoches55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nacogdoches TX Posts: 8	Re: '55 Chevy 2nd fender repair question Thanks for the quick reply, Correct the front, lower tip next to the door. Who's got em? Got a link? Last edited by Nacogdoches55; 02-12-2008 at 10:40 AM.

02-12-2008, 10:48 AM	#4
GATORBUILT '59 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pearland,TX. Posts: 141	Re: '55 Chevy 2nd fender repair question BOWTIE BITS - They have Great Sheet Metal Prices http://www.bowtiebits.com/store/stor...Category_ID=70 __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=212604

02-12-2008, 10:55 AM	#5
Nacogdoches55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nacogdoches TX Posts: 8	Re: '55 Chevy 2nd fender repair question Thank You, There are things there I didn't know I wanted!!!! I can feel my wallet getting thinner as I type!! Jeff

02-13-2008, 07:02 AM	#6
Nacogdoches55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nacogdoches TX Posts: 8	Re: '55 Chevy 2nd fender repair question I ordered the brace today. Also picked up fender tips and cab corners. Will have to wait a while on new rockers/steps and door hinge pockets.

02-13-2008, 10:49 PM	#7
texascowboy593 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southeast Tx Posts: 1,302	Re: '55 Chevy 2nd fender repair question It's a great truck...I love the patina look! I noticed in the 3rd pic it says "GW 6000" on the bed just above the step. Do you happen to know what it was used for/what company had their name on the door? I find the history aspect pretty cool! BTW, Welcome to the board!!! __________________ "The rays of light thru the Shiner Bock bottle make me wanna turn the key and put down the throttle...and get lost down 35" - Jason Boland www.YouTube.com/user/593Films - Watch My Videos! 1977 Silverado K10 2014 Dodge Durango (Wife-mobile) 2008 Dodge Ram Lone Star Edition (Daily driver)

02-14-2008, 12:11 AM	#8
Nacogdoches55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Nacogdoches TX Posts: 8	Re: '55 Chevy 2nd fender repair question It came from Missouri From Cope Farms. There is a Cope Farms in Pineville, Mo Now. Which is about 5 miles from Lanagan, Mo. I may have to call and see about some history. Last edited by Nacogdoches55; 02-14-2008 at 12:24 AM.



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