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mcmlxix · 09-10-2003, 04:27 PM

I really really want a late model stepside bed. However, I really really want the correct round wheel well arches.Can someone make copy of a steel rear fender into a fiberglass patch panel to mold in place of the square ones on the 88-98 bed.
I don't know if there would be a minimum production run of even if its possible.
Input?

adamls · 09-10-2003, 05:05 PM

I asked this question before and got no reply. You can try these people www.usbody.com, they might be able to help. If so, then keep us updated.

tom hand · 09-10-2003, 05:09 PM

I would think your options would be to do a custom job yourself or buy some fiberglass stepside fenders and cut what you need from there

NSANE68!!! · 09-10-2003, 06:47 PM

I think I talked to you about this in another thread.

Buy the steel patch panels the pair will cost ya 35$
Wrap in plastic kitchen wrap
Lay down resin and fiberglass
WALLA instant fiberglass patch panel

mcmlxix · 09-10-2003, 11:58 PM

adamls & tom: usbody wants $400 a side.

nsane68: yeah, you said the same thing before, i just gave it its own thread. I also have no experience with fiberglass and was thinking if someone could make 10-20 of them for a descent price.
I know WES has done great in having things reproduced. Maybe its something he could have done ....

MOTHERTRUCKERS · 09-11-2003, 09:42 AM

New US BODY stepside fenders 225.00 each + shipping

mcmlxix · 09-11-2003, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MOTHERTRUCKERS
New US BODY stepside fenders 225.00 each + shipping

Thast better then direct. I was hoping for a patch panel, not the whole fender, to reduce the cost. If you have any repore with US Body, is there any chance in them making a patch panel at less cost?

Out of curiosity, what is the cost for their SWB Fleetside complete BED? Have you seen one for a review of their quality?

tom hand · 09-11-2003, 11:37 AM

OK here's another thought...the factory fiberglass is a formpressed construction that is nothing like hand layed stuff that any aftermarket stuff will be, so there will always be a chance of cracking where you graft it in. Have you ever thought of going the other way? Get the wheel wells from the later model fenders and mig weld them in....maybe someone can photoshop this?

09-10-2003, 04:27 PM	#1
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	who can mfg. fiberglass panels I really really want a late model stepside bed. However, I really really want the correct round wheel well arches.Can someone make copy of a steel rear fender into a fiberglass patch panel to mold in place of the square ones on the 88-98 bed. I don't know if there would be a minimum production run of even if its possible. Input? __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

09-10-2003, 05:05 PM	#2
adamls Gotta Startem Early Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Amarillo, TX, USA Posts: 364	I asked this question before and got no reply. You can try these people www.usbody.com, they might be able to help. If so, then keep us updated. __________________ 67 SWB In Progress, one piece at a time, maybe 3 years I will be finished

09-10-2003, 05:09 PM	#3
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	I would think your options would be to do a custom job yourself or buy some fiberglass stepside fenders and cut what you need from there __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS

09-10-2003, 06:47 PM	#4
NSANE68!!! SLICER AND DICIER Join Date: May 2001 Location: Quuen Creek Posts: 1,383	I think I talked to you about this in another thread. Buy the steel patch panels the pair will cost ya 35$ Wrap in plastic kitchen wrap Lay down resin and fiberglass WALLA instant fiberglass patch panel __________________ 01 Tahoe 22's 2/4 drop and tv's 68 chevy money pit 51 chevy belair 95 Honda 900RR 05 GMC Siearra (company truck)

09-10-2003, 11:58 PM	#5
mcmlxix Collector of Projects Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,106	adamls & tom: usbody wants $400 a side. nsane68: yeah, you said the same thing before, i just gave it its own thread. I also have no experience with fiberglass and was thinking if someone could make 10-20 of them for a descent price. I know WES has done great in having things reproduced. Maybe its something he could have done .... __________________ Rich 1972 K5 Blazer CST Click HERE D60 BIG BRAKE UPGRADE Click HERE

09-11-2003, 09:42 AM	#6
MOTHERTRUCKERS Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: BRADENTON FLA Posts: 3,269	New US BODY stepside fenders 225.00 each + shipping __________________ Rest in Peace Ed. Thanks for all the good times.

09-11-2003, 11:37 AM	#8
tom hand CCRider Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Olive Branch,MS,USA Posts: 2,232	OK here's another thought...the factory fiberglass is a formpressed construction that is nothing like hand layed stuff that any aftermarket stuff will be, so there will always be a chance of cracking where you graft it in. Have you ever thought of going the other way? Get the wheel wells from the later model fenders and mig weld them in....maybe someone can photoshop this? __________________ 72 GMC Sierra SWB almost finished---- 84 Softail Olive Branch MS



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