Widening front fenders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

whitedog76 · 06-13-2016, 03:32 PM

Has anyone widened their front fenders on an AD truck?

MARTINSR · 06-13-2016, 03:40 PM

It works better to run the Camaro clip!

Brian

whitedog76 · 06-13-2016, 06:43 PM

I've been looking into a trailblazer frame swap.

They're just a little on the wide side.

I already own/drive an 04 TB. I think I just about have my wife convinced of the swap.

OrrieG · 06-13-2016, 06:51 PM

Bbeep used big truck fenders on his Envoy swap after trying widened small truck ones. Also have to use the big truck hood. Not at computer so I can't find his build thread.

**joedoh** · 06-13-2016, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Bbeep used big truck fenders on his Envoy swap after trying widened small truck ones. Also have to use the big truck hood. Not at computer so I can't find his build thread.

yes, I came into this thread to reply with this info, orrie beat me to it. but I can give the link!

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348244

whitedog76 · 06-13-2016, 11:20 PM

I saw that like. It's a huge build book.

Anyway, he claims the big bolt fenders are longer. He still cut and modified them, which I'm trying to avoid.

**mr48chev** · 06-14-2016, 02:26 AM

The big truck fenders and hood are slightly longer maybe two inches but I'd have to compare fenders side by side. You would also have to use the big truck grill. Besides being a couple of inches wider in the fenders the big truck has a better line as far as the hood goes. They also have a better looking wheel opening that will look good with big rims if you plan to run them.

OrrieG · 06-14-2016, 01:07 PM

I seem to remember one of Bbeeps issues was with the smaller truck wheel opening and conflict with the tire when turning. The larger truck wheel opening helped solve that.

**mr48chev** · 06-14-2016, 04:10 PM

Small truck fender is beat up but that's the way i got it. for comparison

Wheel opening in big truck fender is cut more in a circle plus the top of the fender is a couple of inches higher

Small truck fender with frenched headlight that might throw things off when comparing

whitedog76 · 06-14-2016, 04:34 PM

Thats exactly what I'm looking for, Thanks.

Now, how would a 30" tire look in there? LOL!

Chris

06-13-2016, 03:32 PM	#1
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Widening front fenders Has anyone widened their front fenders on an AD truck?

06-13-2016, 03:40 PM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: Widening front fenders It works better to run the Camaro clip! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

06-13-2016, 06:43 PM	#3
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Widening front fenders I've been looking into a trailblazer frame swap. They're just a little on the wide side. I already own/drive an 04 TB. I think I just about have my wife convinced of the swap.

06-13-2016, 06:51 PM	#4
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Widening front fenders Bbeep used big truck fenders on his Envoy swap after trying widened small truck ones. Also have to use the big truck hood. Not at computer so I can't find his build thread. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-13-2016, 11:20 PM	#6
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Widening front fenders I saw that like. It's a huge build book. Anyway, he claims the big bolt fenders are longer. He still cut and modified them, which I'm trying to avoid.

06-14-2016, 02:26 AM	#7
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Widening front fenders The big truck fenders and hood are slightly longer maybe two inches but I'd have to compare fenders side by side. You would also have to use the big truck grill. Besides being a couple of inches wider in the fenders the big truck has a better line as far as the hood goes. They also have a better looking wheel opening that will look good with big rims if you plan to run them. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-14-2016, 01:07 PM	#8
OrrieG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 8,800	Re: Widening front fenders I seem to remember one of Bbeeps issues was with the smaller truck wheel opening and conflict with the tire when turning. The larger truck wheel opening helped solve that. __________________ 1959 Chevy Short Fleetside w/ 74 4WD drive train (current project) OrrieG Build Thread 1964 Chevelle Malibu w/ 355-350TH (daily driver) Helpful AD and TF Manual Site Old Car Manual Project

06-14-2016, 04:10 PM	#9
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,705	Re: Widening front fenders Small truck fender is beat up but that's the way i got it. for comparison Wheel opening in big truck fender is cut more in a circle plus the top of the fender is a couple of inches higher Small truck fender with frenched headlight that might throw things off when comparing __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

06-14-2016, 04:34 PM	#10
whitedog76 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 1,450	Re: Widening front fenders Thats exactly what I'm looking for, Thanks. Now, how would a 30" tire look in there? LOL! Chris



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