73-80 Replacement front fenders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-07-2014, 02:07 AM

I'm considering on buying new aftermarket front fenders from lmc for my 76. I haven't baught any 73 up panels from them and am wondering if theirs fit well or are they horrid? Have any of you used them on your trucks?

**rgunlock** · 07-07-2014, 05:07 PM

Also interested as I'm considering them for my 78 GMC.

rich weyand · 07-07-2014, 06:55 PM

Get the Goodmark panels. They are using the original GM dies. The restoration people around here (and there are a lot of them; Indiana is car crazy) won't use anything else.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-07-2014, 07:21 PM

Ok thanks Rich. I'll check into that. Anyone on the LMC ones?

2120 · 07-10-2014, 11:05 PM

How about the OER authorized fenders that classic industries offers has anybody tried those out?

KQQL IT · 07-11-2014, 12:46 AM

Got mine from Keystone fit good. Only 1 inner fender needed a ream to get the bolts in. And could've used some body work around the cowl/windshield area.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-11-2014, 11:15 AM

Thanks for the responses guys. I really wonder if the same place stamps and produces them and all the big suppliers rebox them?

built2go · 07-12-2014, 03:31 PM

There is only about 2 or three companies that stamp reproduction. They have contracts with many suppliers in the aftermarket world to box them under their names. Your best bed is to locate a set of decent used fenders or locate a pair of gm n.o.s. the original s are more money but last much longer and require a lot less time fitting which sometimes saves money at a body shop.

rich weyand · 07-12-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by built2go

...the originals are more money but last much longer....

I question that. The originals are not galvanized, whereas all replacement body panels have been galvanized since 1992.

irishlowlife · 07-12-2014, 05:25 PM

I've heard that panels from AMD fit really nice, we're ordering mine in about a month from there, unfortunately they don't have bed panels

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-17-2014, 05:15 PM

The problem with finding good originals around here, is, there aren't many if any.

I'm not going to spend $500-$600 on front fenders for this project either. I guess I'll have to see how it goes.

y5mgisi · 07-18-2014, 10:57 PM

Subscribed. You might look into looking on CL on the west coast and seeing if someone will ship them. Rust free 73-80 fenders go for $80 a piece on CL over here.

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-19-2014, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by y5mgisi

Subscribed. You might look into looking on CL on the west coast and seeing if someone will ship them. Rust free 73-80 fenders go for $80 a piece on CL over here.

That's crazy. I will check into that. Thanks.

KQQL IT · 07-19-2014, 01:15 PM

http://visalia.craigslist.org/pts/4543791114.html

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-19-2014, 10:36 PM

I don't see fenders listed in that ad.

TheBlueBomber · 07-20-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dieselwrencher

I don't see fenders listed in that ad.

They're in there. One of the pictures has the fenders turned around backwards with the inner fenders attached

**Dieselwrencher** · 07-20-2014, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueBomber

They're in there. One of the pictures has the fenders turned around backwards with the inner fenders attached

That pic didn't show up for me yesterday. Thanks guys!

07-07-2014, 02:07 AM	#1
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	73-80 Replacement front fenders I'm considering on buying new aftermarket front fenders from lmc for my 76. I haven't baught any 73 up panels from them and am wondering if theirs fit well or are they horrid? Have any of you used them on your trucks? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-07-2014, 05:07 PM	#2
rgunlock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tomball, Texas Posts: 1,592	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders Also interested as I'm considering them for my 78 GMC. __________________ Rick 78 GMC K15 SWB, 350/NV4500/NP205/4.10s Project Hazel 71 GMC C25 350/TH400 - Project Angie 59 Chevy SWB Stepside (next in line? Not sure now ) 2001 GMC Sierra K2500

07-07-2014, 06:55 PM	#3
rich weyand Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 1,041	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders Get the Goodmark panels. They are using the original GM dies. The restoration people around here (and there are a lot of them; Indiana is car crazy) won't use anything else. __________________ Rich Weyand 1978 K10 RCSB DD.

07-07-2014, 07:21 PM	#4
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders Ok thanks Rich. I'll check into that. Anyone on the LMC ones? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-10-2014, 11:05 PM	#5
2120 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Delano California Posts: 64	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders How about the OER authorized fenders that classic industries offers has anybody tried those out?

07-11-2014, 12:46 AM	#6
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders Got mine from Keystone fit good. Only 1 inner fender needed a ream to get the bolts in. And could've used some body work around the cowl/windshield area. __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-11-2014, 11:15 AM	#7
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders Thanks for the responses guys. I really wonder if the same place stamps and produces them and all the big suppliers rebox them? __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-12-2014, 03:31 PM	#8
built2go Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Saco,Maine Posts: 1	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders There is only about 2 or three companies that stamp reproduction. They have contracts with many suppliers in the aftermarket world to box them under their names. Your best bed is to locate a set of decent used fenders or locate a pair of gm n.o.s. the original s are more money but last much longer and require a lot less time fitting which sometimes saves money at a body shop.

07-12-2014, 05:25 PM	#10
irishlowlife Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: camrose, Ab Posts: 4	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders I've heard that panels from AMD fit really nice, we're ordering mine in about a month from there, unfortunately they don't have bed panels

07-17-2014, 05:15 PM	#11
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders The problem with finding good originals around here, is, there aren't many if any. I'm not going to spend $500-$600 on front fenders for this project either. I guess I'll have to see how it goes. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

07-18-2014, 10:57 PM	#12
y5mgisi Second Chance Program Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 2,642	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders Subscribed. You might look into looking on CL on the west coast and seeing if someone will ship them. Rust free 73-80 fenders go for $80 a piece on CL over here. __________________ 90 Chevy Suburban 2500 5.3 swap/th400/np241/14bltSF/10blt. 77 C20 crew cab Silverado. 396/th400. In work.

07-19-2014, 01:15 PM	#14
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders http://visalia.craigslist.org/pts/4543791114.html __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

07-19-2014, 10:36 PM	#15
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: 73-80 Replacement front fenders I don't see fenders listed in that ad. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*



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