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d10s69c10 · 06-02-2008, 05:27 AM

Has any one seen or purchased the Chrome inner fenders for the 67-73 pickup. i was thinking about getting them because they are under $100 a piece. but at that price i was wondering about the quality of chrome/fit.

dan42 · 06-02-2008, 05:32 AM

Probably safe to say that the quality is not very high. Chances are, if you get them to fit, they will look like crap in a year or so. Just my opinion.

Sammy · 06-02-2008, 05:39 AM

From theones I seen already installed they looked good. But also seen one that was a few years old (say maybe 3) it was rusted on the edges & had several scrapes that also turned red.

**special-K** · 06-02-2008, 05:49 AM

Any chrome takes constant maintainence to keep from pitting,especially aftermarket chrome.The answer to how to keep chrome from rusting is,"Wax,wax,and more wax".I know I wouldn`t stay on top of those and even if I did I know it would be about impossible to get to all the areas of the inner fender.Like around lug nuts on a chrome wheel.I always look at them knowing it would be best to pull the wheels and give a proper cleaning/waxing,but never do.Then comes the rust.I can`t imagine keeping up on cleaning/waxing those pieces.It`s hard enough finding time to wash.let dry,then wax the body on my trucks.
I`ve been building/customizing bikes for many years.I`ve seen everything chromed on those.I`ve de-chromes parts just to make the motor stand out.The more you put on.the less you see after a point.I also run into needing to wax areas that tend to get oilly.wax and oil don`t mix.I look under a hood I like to see a dressed motor.But,huge chrome areas surrounding the motor takes the focus away from the motor.I think black makes an excellent background to what you want to see when you open a hood.

blkboot · 06-02-2008, 06:35 AM

i have them on my truck and they look great.i wish i could have gotten mines for under a 100.00

70c10 · 06-02-2008, 07:10 AM

That's a good idea to paint the road side!

ChevyDude · 06-02-2008, 08:47 AM

I have been shooting the road side of inner fenders with GatorHyde bed liner material. Works great, no chipping and less road noise.

caminokid · 06-02-2008, 02:33 PM

I have been thinking about getting them. I guess if you keep them clean they would last.

piecesparts · 06-02-2008, 07:23 PM

This truck has the chrome fenders on it. The bottom side is painted to match the rest of the truck, but the engine bay is finished in chrome. You can see the finish is really pretty darn good. The fenders came from LMC--since he lives not far from the warehouse.

d10s69c10 · 06-04-2008, 11:18 AM

well thanks alot everyone i think im going to go ahead and buy them. thanks very much for the posts . that trucks engine is is dressed to the max! m y ideas a little diff.

19stepSide72 · 06-04-2008, 12:46 PM

where are they for that price? I see on LMC that they are 179.99.

piecesparts · 06-04-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by d10s69c10

well thanks alot everyone i think im going to go ahead and buy them. thanks very much for the posts . that trucks engine is is dressed to the max! m y ideas a little diff.

The guy only has about $120,000 in the truck. That is him standing behind it in the second picture (bibs and all)

72BlckButy · 06-04-2008, 11:16 PM

I remember talking with him a few years back just after the truck was finished. Not to sound mean, but he didn't know a lot about it...

He did however put in some very nice details (gas filler [totally awesome!!!], fuel injected, air ride...) The truck even got magazine coverage!

scrapmetalart · 06-05-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I remember talking with him a few years back just after the truck was finished. Not to sound mean, but he didn't know a lot about it...

He did however put in some very nice details (gas filler [totally awesome!!!], fuel injected, air ride...) The truck even got magazine coverage!

he only needed to know how to sign the check...

piecesparts · 06-05-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

I remember talking with him a few years back just after the truck was finished. Not to sound mean, but he didn't know a lot about it...

He did however put in some very nice details (gas filler [totally awesome!!!], fuel injected, air ride...) The truck even got magazine coverage!

You are absolutely right, he has little background knowledge of the build, but the shop that did the work is one of the best in the midwest. The nice thing about it, he makes enough money to let someone that knows how do the work. There are a few things that I would have gone further on it, but that was his choice. God bless overtime!!!!!

ctucker · 06-15-2008, 03:21 PM

where does LMC have em at for under a bill Ive only seen just under 2 bills???

72cheysuper · 06-15-2008, 05:12 PM

Just recieved my new issue of LMC in the mail a couple of days ago. They have those chrome inner fenders listed on page 110 at $179.95 plus $125.00 freight charge per inner fender making them $809.90 before tax for the pair. He must have thought the $179.95 was for the pair and missed the $250.00 freight charge.

piecesparts · 06-15-2008, 05:19 PM

Maintaining the chrome is not as hard as one would think it is. The chrome under the hood of this Camaro has been there for 5 years and this guy drives this car a lot. I have followed him across country 3 times in the Hot Rod Power Tour. The price of the fenders at LLMC are at $179.00 each, and that price is the most recent. The cost of steel (no matter where it comes from) and the chroming process has gone up over the last year. However, that price is not bad at all.

ctucker · 06-15-2008, 07:55 PM

LMC only charges the truck frieght charge per order not per item.. the total of these would be $484.90. but if you spend over a grand its free. so buy it all in one shot.

piecesparts · 06-16-2008, 10:09 AM

I live down the road from them and I also get a Truck club discount (OVER THEN COUNTER ONLY), so it is a definite plus at times.

A way you could make out better here, is to get in good with a body shop or restoration bsuiness and get them to purchase the items, their prices are lower that way. Just a thought....but it works.

blkboot · 06-17-2008, 10:32 AM

i paid 135.00 a piece. i bought them from caroline trucks but had to pick them up for goodmark.and saved on the shipping

06-02-2008, 05:27 AM	#1
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Lmc Chrome inner fenders. Has any one seen or purchased the Chrome inner fenders for the 67-73 pickup. i was thinking about getting them because they are under $100 a piece. but at that price i was wondering about the quality of chrome/fit. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

06-02-2008, 05:32 AM	#2
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. Probably safe to say that the quality is not very high. Chances are, if you get them to fit, they will look like crap in a year or so. Just my opinion. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

06-02-2008, 05:39 AM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. From theones I seen already installed they looked good. But also seen one that was a few years old (say maybe 3) it was rusted on the edges & had several scrapes that also turned red. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

06-02-2008, 05:49 AM	#4
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. Any chrome takes constant maintainence to keep from pitting,especially aftermarket chrome.The answer to how to keep chrome from rusting is,"Wax,wax,and more wax".I know I wouldn`t stay on top of those and even if I did I know it would be about impossible to get to all the areas of the inner fender.Like around lug nuts on a chrome wheel.I always look at them knowing it would be best to pull the wheels and give a proper cleaning/waxing,but never do.Then comes the rust.I can`t imagine keeping up on cleaning/waxing those pieces.It`s hard enough finding time to wash.let dry,then wax the body on my trucks. I`ve been building/customizing bikes for many years.I`ve seen everything chromed on those.I`ve de-chromes parts just to make the motor stand out.The more you put on.the less you see after a point.I also run into needing to wax areas that tend to get oilly.wax and oil don`t mix.I look under a hood I like to see a dressed motor.But,huge chrome areas surrounding the motor takes the focus away from the motor.I think black makes an excellent background to what you want to see when you open a hood. __________________ "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 ~

06-02-2008, 06:35 AM	#5
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. i have them on my truck and they look great.i wish i could have gotten mines for under a 100.00

06-02-2008, 07:10 AM	#6
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,857	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. That's a good idea to paint the road side! __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

06-02-2008, 08:47 AM	#7
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. I have been shooting the road side of inner fenders with GatorHyde bed liner material. Works great, no chipping and less road noise. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

06-02-2008, 02:33 PM	#8
caminokid Chevy nut Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Springfield, Illinois Posts: 2,266	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. I have been thinking about getting them. I guess if you keep them clean they would last. __________________ 84 Chevy Custom Deluxe 1/2 Ton Named Fade To Black II "Remember kids there is NO replacement for displacement!"

06-02-2008, 07:23 PM	#9
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. This truck has the chrome fenders on it. The bottom side is painted to match the rest of the truck, but the engine bay is finished in chrome. You can see the finish is really pretty darn good. The fenders came from LMC--since he lives not far from the warehouse. Attached Images Last edited by piecesparts; 06-02-2008 at 07:25 PM.

06-04-2008, 11:18 AM	#10
d10s69c10 Built 4 Speed Join Date: May 2008 Location: Geneva FL Posts: 619	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. well thanks alot everyone i think im going to go ahead and buy them. thanks very much for the posts . that trucks engine is is dressed to the max! m y ideas a little diff. __________________ 1969 C/10 Short Box: 496/T-56 in worx. "To Be Old And Wise, First You Must Be Young And Stupid"

06-04-2008, 12:46 PM	#11
19stepSide72 wanna be 67 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 696	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. where are they for that price? I see on LMC that they are 179.99. Last edited by 19stepSide72; 06-04-2008 at 12:48 PM. Reason: adding more text

06-04-2008, 11:16 PM	#13
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. I remember talking with him a few years back just after the truck was finished. Not to sound mean, but he didn't know a lot about it... He did however put in some very nice details (gas filler [totally awesome!!!], fuel injected, air ride...) The truck even got magazine coverage! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package) Last edited by 72BlckButy; 06-04-2008 at 11:17 PM.

06-15-2008, 03:21 PM	#16
ctucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 242	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. where does LMC have em at for under a bill Ive only seen just under 2 bills??? __________________ ~Chris "If your not doing anything then do it quickly!" Last edited by ctucker; 06-15-2008 at 03:21 PM.

06-15-2008, 05:12 PM	#17
72cheysuper Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parkersburg WV Posts: 26	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. Just recieved my new issue of LMC in the mail a couple of days ago. They have those chrome inner fenders listed on page 110 at $179.95 plus $125.00 freight charge per inner fender making them $809.90 before tax for the pair. He must have thought the $179.95 was for the pair and missed the $250.00 freight charge.

06-15-2008, 05:19 PM	#18
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. Maintaining the chrome is not as hard as one would think it is. The chrome under the hood of this Camaro has been there for 5 years and this guy drives this car a lot. I have followed him across country 3 times in the Hot Rod Power Tour. The price of the fenders at LLMC are at $179.00 each, and that price is the most recent. The cost of steel (no matter where it comes from) and the chroming process has gone up over the last year. However, that price is not bad at all. Attached Images



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06-15-2008, 07:55 PM	#19
ctucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: fort walton beach florida Posts: 242	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. LMC only charges the truck frieght charge per order not per item.. the total of these would be $484.90. but if you spend over a grand its free. so buy it all in one shot. __________________ ~Chris "If your not doing anything then do it quickly!" Last edited by ctucker; 06-15-2008 at 07:57 PM.

06-16-2008, 10:09 AM	#20
piecesparts Parts and more parts Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lebo, Kansas (middle of nowhere Posts: 6,821	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. I live down the road from them and I also get a Truck club discount (OVER THEN COUNTER ONLY), so it is a definite plus at times. A way you could make out better here, is to get in good with a body shop or restoration bsuiness and get them to purchase the items, their prices are lower that way. Just a thought....but it works.

06-17-2008, 10:32 AM	#21
blkboot Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: washington GA Posts: 197	Re: Lmc Chrome inner fenders. i paid 135.00 a piece. i bought them from caroline trucks but had to pick them up for goodmark.and saved on the shipping

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