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**JJorgensen52** · 08-12-2013, 09:21 PM

This question applies particularly flatbeds, but anyway

I've been using my dually a bit, which is a factory stake-side deck:

I drive on gravel roads off and on, and I'm getting pretty tired of the rocks pinging off the back of the cab.

Has anybody installed a half fender, like they use on semis? Something like this:

Hoping to see some pictures. Not sure if it will ruin the vintage look I've got at the moment, but it would sure be nice.

67_C-30 · 08-12-2013, 09:31 PM

I have never added anything like that on any of my dually's, but I know exactly what you are dealing with. I think it would work well though.

flashed · 08-12-2013, 10:30 PM

That is an interesting idea ,I have not driven mine lately and have not had that problem yet .Im still trying to find some reasonably priced mud flaps .

**JJorgensen52** · 08-12-2013, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

That is an interesting idea ,I have not driven mine lately and have not had that problem yet .Im still trying to find some reasonably priced mud flaps .

If you find a good source, let me know! Mine are both cracking at the mounting points.

farmall · 08-13-2013, 12:28 AM

You can get a full half circle fender from the big rig on line accy dealers.

There is also a place that will do a qty 1, your logo or lettering, flap.

I was thinking ranch brand or Bob Hayes Chevrolet Dallas.

**slomotion** · 08-13-2013, 07:48 AM

I wanted to mount a couple of under-deck boxes to carry "stuff", which as a side effect protected the cab. The down side was the boxes took whatever was being thrown off the tires. I haven't done it yet, but my plans are to find some scrap roofing membrane, (EPDM) and cover just the tire side of the box with that. The boxes are black, the EPDM is black, and I'm thinking it won't be very noticeable. It will go between the bracket and the box. I may have to touch up the brackets once in a while, but that's minor compared to road rash on the cab or box sides.

trucks72 · 08-13-2013, 08:47 AM

I put these on mine. Had to trim them alot. But it really helps.

**special-K** · 08-13-2013, 09:42 AM

Yes,I've seen 1t flatbeds with these 1/4 fenders. In fact,I've seen trucks72's. I think it's a good look. I do like the frame box idea Slomo went with. How about spray on Dupli-Color bedliner?

08-12-2013, 09:21 PM	#1
JJorgensen52 Simple? What's simple? Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southeast CT Posts: 1,472	Dually owners step inside This question applies particularly flatbeds, but anyway I've been using my dually a bit, which is a factory stake-side deck: I drive on gravel roads off and on, and I'm getting pretty tired of the rocks pinging off the back of the cab. Has anybody installed a half fender, like they use on semis? Something like this: Hoping to see some pictures. Not sure if it will ruin the vintage look I've got at the moment, but it would sure be nice. __________________ CURRENT '50 GMC 100 shortbed Gen IV 4.8 LS - 4L65E (Secret truck, Shhh!!!) Build '63 Buick Wildcat Coupe 401ci Nailhead (Very much in pieces) Photos '66 Impala SS convertible 327-QJet-glide (4 speed swap one of these days...) Photos '69 CST/10 4x4 SWB Stepper 350 2bbl - NV4500/NP241C (Broken Truck!) '72 Sierra Grande 2WD LWB fleetside 350-TH350 Refresh '99 K2500 Silverado RCLB 5.7 Vortec - NV4500/NP241C (Daily) '99 K2500 Suburban 7.4 Vortec - NV4500/NP246 (still working out the bugs) SOLD '71 Custom/10 2WD LWB fleetside - '72 GMC K/3500 Dually (Sold to redryder)

08-12-2013, 09:31 PM	#2
67_C-30 I have a radical idea! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sweet Home Alabama! Posts: 6,513	Re: Dually owners step inside I have never added anything like that on any of my dually's, but I know exactly what you are dealing with. I think it would work well though. __________________ '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!

08-12-2013, 10:30 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: Dually owners step inside That is an interesting idea ,I have not driven mine lately and have not had that problem yet .Im still trying to find some reasonably priced mud flaps .

08-13-2013, 12:28 AM	#5
farmall Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central OR Posts: 688	Re: Dually owners step inside You can get a full half circle fender from the big rig on line accy dealers. There is also a place that will do a qty 1, your logo or lettering, flap. I was thinking ranch brand or Bob Hayes Chevrolet Dallas. __________________ 1955 GMC 250 8 Flatbed 1971 C30 157" 350 4spd 10' Flatbed 81 GMC K30 CnC 9' Flatbed 454 T400 89 GMC Jimmy Stock https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=810958 71 LT1 Convertible, 72 Coupe 69 CJ5, 75 CJ6, 67 M715, 72 M35A2 Bobbed, 95 XLC2

08-13-2013, 07:48 AM	#6
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Dually owners step inside I wanted to mount a couple of under-deck boxes to carry "stuff", which as a side effect protected the cab. The down side was the boxes took whatever was being thrown off the tires. I haven't done it yet, but my plans are to find some scrap roofing membrane, (EPDM) and cover just the tire side of the box with that. The boxes are black, the EPDM is black, and I'm thinking it won't be very noticeable. It will go between the bracket and the box. I may have to touch up the brackets once in a while, but that's minor compared to road rash on the cab or box sides. Attached Images __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

08-13-2013, 08:47 AM	#7
trucks72 trucks72 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Crossville Posts: 315	Re: Dually owners step inside I put these on mine. Had to trim them alot. But it really helps. Attached Images

08-13-2013, 09:42 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Dually owners step inside Yes,I've seen 1t flatbeds with these 1/4 fenders. In fact,I've seen trucks72's. I think it's a good look. I do like the frame box idea Slomo went with. How about spray on Dupli-Color bedliner? __________________ "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 ~



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