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**truckster** · 10-06-2020, 10:16 PM

I'm just now replacing my front fender seals, which is kind of a pain, and as I'm looking at them I'm thinking - what do they actually seal? I don't see what they actually accomplish, except maybe keeping some road splash off the hinges. Does anyone know for sure?

**rechinca** · 10-06-2020, 11:17 PM

I don't have them, but my understanding is that they were for lessening of wind and road noise.

**truckster** · 10-06-2020, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by rechinca

I don't have them, but my understanding is that they were for lessening of wind and road noise.

That's really interesting. I'd never even considered that.

If that's true, they're pretty much pointless for me. My Blazer is usually running without the top, so the door edge isn't going to contribute much. I'll probably reinstall them since I've bought them, but putting them together is a bit of work.

dz1087 · 10-07-2020, 10:38 AM

I left mine out of my '71 Cheyenne rebuild.

If I'm honest, I forgot to get them on before fitting and hanging the fenders and then I didn't want to pull the fenders again just for that small part. I'll keep them around in case I ever have to pull the fenders though.

**rechinca** · 10-12-2020, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by truckster

That's really interesting. I'd never even considered that.

If that's true, they're pretty much pointless for me. My Blazer is usually running without the top, so the door edge isn't going to contribute much. I'll probably reinstall them since I've bought them, but putting them together is a bit of work.

HaHa yes that would definitely negate the need or usefulness value!

**truckster** · 10-13-2020, 09:42 AM

I ended up doing the driver's side, since I already had it apart. I left the old one on the passenger side. If I blow the truck apart in the future to paint it I might replace it.

**LockDoc** · 10-13-2020, 10:24 AM

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Here is a thread that explains a little bit about them.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330391

There are probably more threads if you do a search using the google search box above. Just be sure to click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" before you click on the "Google" button

LockDoc

Davidf · 10-15-2020, 09:12 AM

My truck came with the seals. I tried installing the repop seals and gave up! I will be running without the seals

**Rich72C10** · 10-15-2020, 05:31 PM

I love this forum but I have to stop reading threads randomly to learn my truck is missing things!

I guess when they did the work on it, they decided not to put the seals on (unless my SPID is fake, it's a 72 Cheyenne).

geunther · 10-15-2020, 05:51 PM

You can feel for the holes in which the seals attach. Or open door and look between door and fender, you should be able to see them if there are there. That is assuming the truck came with them and they have not been filled in.There are a few better pics to show location out there, but I can send one if needed.

10-06-2020, 10:16 PM	#1
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,869	Front Fender Seals I'm just now replacing my front fender seals, which is kind of a pain, and as I'm looking at them I'm thinking - what do they actually seal? I don't see what they actually accomplish, except maybe keeping some road splash off the hinges. Does anyone know for sure? __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-06-2020, 11:17 PM	#2
rechinca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 528	Re: Front Fender Seals I don't have them, but my understanding is that they were for lessening of wind and road noise. __________________ 1971 Custom/10 - 350/3 speed, Orange/White roof

10-07-2020, 10:38 AM	#4
dz1087 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Navarre, Florida Posts: 199	Re: Front Fender Seals I left mine out of my '71 Cheyenne rebuild. If I'm honest, I forgot to get them on before fitting and hanging the fenders and then I didn't want to pull the fenders again just for that small part. I'll keep them around in case I ever have to pull the fenders though.

10-13-2020, 09:42 AM	#6
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,869	Re: Front Fender Seals I ended up doing the driver's side, since I already had it apart. I left the old one on the passenger side. If I blow the truck apart in the future to paint it I might replace it. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

10-13-2020, 10:24 AM	#7
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,394	Re: Front Fender Seals - Here is a thread that explains a little bit about them. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330391 There are probably more threads if you do a search using the google search box above. Just be sure to click on the circle in front of "67-72chevytrucks.com" before you click on the "Google" button LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

10-15-2020, 09:12 AM	#8
Davidf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Austin Posts: 749	Re: Front Fender Seals My truck came with the seals. I tried installing the repop seals and gave up! I will be running without the seals Last edited by Davidf; 10-15-2020 at 07:02 PM.

10-15-2020, 05:31 PM	#9
Rich72C10 Mr. Cheyenne Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Kyle, Texas Posts: 1,681	Re: Front Fender Seals I love this forum but I have to stop reading threads randomly to learn my truck is missing things! I guess when they did the work on it, they decided not to put the seals on (unless my SPID is fake, it's a 72 Cheyenne). Attached Images __________________ Richard *'72 Chevy C10 Cheyenne Super WHT/MED BRONZE/WHT SBC 350 \| TH350 \| LWB \| AC \| Buddy Seats Upgrades:** Tilt \| Front Sway Bar \| Radio \| Sliding Window \| Bed Spare w/Lock Bed Rails \| Full LEDs \| Courtesy Lights \| Tachometer \| Glovebox Lock & Light \| Head Light Relays \| *Upgraded Fully Super Trim

10-15-2020, 05:51 PM	#10
geunther Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 742	Re: Front Fender Seals You can feel for the holes in which the seals attach. Or open door and look between door and fender, you should be able to see them if there are there. That is assuming the truck came with them and they have not been filled in.There are a few better pics to show location out there, but I can send one if needed. Attached Images



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