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HunterRotten · 12-18-2016, 04:00 PM

I've got a 78 short wide bed and it currently has two fender braces that are bent. It looks like there could possibly be a spot for 4 fender braces.

How many are there exactly, and where can I get new ones? I will get a picture in just a moment.

HunterRotten · 12-18-2016, 04:04 PM

Pics

87max · 12-18-2016, 11:35 PM

Only two, they can be straightened with a vice and hammer.

Keith Seymore · 12-19-2016, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterRotten

I've got a 78 short wide bed and it currently has two fender braces that are bent. It looks like there could possibly be a spot for 4 fender braces.

How many are there exactly, and where can I get new ones? I will get a picture in just a moment.

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Originally Posted by 87max

Only two, they can be straightened with a vice and hammer.

I agree; I would try straightening those rather than buying new.

K

KrazyRay · 12-19-2016, 10:42 AM

There are gravel shields on the rear of the wheel wells that act as braces.

Gmc.guy · 12-19-2016, 11:03 AM

I have used 5/16 rid heated and flattened, drilled and tapped. It's the stepside with 4 per fender

friscobob · 12-19-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KrazyRay

There are gravel shields on the rear of the wheel wells that act as braces.

On my 81 short wide it is open behind the rear wheels, what should be there?
Bob

Keith Seymore · 12-19-2016, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by friscobob

On my 81 short wide it is open behind the rear wheels, what should be there?
Bob

They come and go throughout the various model years.

They are basically a flat piece with some ribbing that closes out he area behind the wheels.

In looking through the pictures on my laptop it does not appear my '87 has them.

I recall that my dad added them to his '75 (maybe his '82?) at some point during his ownership.

K

(1985 box shown)

KrazyRay · 12-19-2016, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

They come and go throughout the various model years.

They are basically a flat piece with some ribbing that closes out he area behind the wheels.

In looking through the pictures on my laptop it does not appear my '87 has them.

I recall that my dad added them to his '75 (maybe his '82?) at some point during his ownership.

K

(1985 box shown)

The flat piece with some ribbing is specific for 73-78 trucks. They made changes to the bed in 79 including a fuel door.

HunterRotten · 12-19-2016, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by KrazyRay

The flat piece with some ribbing is specific for 73-78 trucks. They made changes to the bed in 79 including a fuel door.

I'll look tomorrow if I can remember to, mine is a '78 and I don't think I have that piece, I do have the round fuel door like a typical pre 79 bed.

HunterRotten · 12-20-2016, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

They come and go throughout the various model years.

They are basically a flat piece with some ribbing that closes out he area behind the wheels.

In looking through the pictures on my laptop it does not appear my '87 has them.

I recall that my dad added them to his '75 (maybe his '82?) at some point during his ownership.

K

(1985 box shown)

Hey Keith, what's the part number on that piece? I can't really read it on your image. Is the number same for both sides?

Keith Seymore · 12-20-2016, 11:51 AM

It shows 00330490, but it also says it has been discontinued.

K

Ric's/86 · 12-19-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HunterRotten

I've got a 78 short wide bed and it currently has two fender braces that are bent. It looks like there could possibly be a spot for 4 fender braces.

How many are there exactly, and where can I get new ones? I will get a picture in just a moment.

http://www.classicparts.com/1973-91-...ctinfo/14-249/

KrazyRay · 12-20-2016, 10:15 PM

I keep a couple of used OEM sets in stock if you need one.

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HunterRotten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 385	Where can I get new fender braces? I've got a 78 short wide bed and it currently has two fender braces that are bent. It looks like there could possibly be a spot for 4 fender braces. How many are there exactly, and where can I get new ones? I will get a picture in just a moment. __________________ 1978 Hawaiian Blue GMC 454/Tremec TKO 500 BUILD THREAD

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HunterRotten Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Kentucky Posts: 385	Re: Where can I get new fender braces? Pics Attached Images __________________ 1978 Hawaiian Blue GMC 454/Tremec TKO 500 BUILD THREAD

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87max Registered User Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Erie, Pa Posts: 87	Re: Where can I get new fender braces? Only two, they can be straightened with a vice and hammer.

12-19-2016, 10:42 AM	#5
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Where can I get new fender braces? There are gravel shields on the rear of the wheel wells that act as braces.

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Gmc.guy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Alberta Posts: 464	Re: Where can I get new fender braces? I have used 5/16 rid heated and flattened, drilled and tapped. It's the stepside with 4 per fender __________________ -Cody

12-20-2016, 11:51 AM	#12
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Where can I get new fender braces? It shows 00330490, but it also says it has been discontinued. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

12-20-2016, 10:15 PM	#14
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Where can I get new fender braces? I keep a couple of used OEM sets in stock if you need one.



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