Identifying OEM and Aftermarket front fenders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jgmc · 05-09-2016, 10:16 PM

What's the easiest way to tell the difference between OEM and aftermarket fenders?

midniteblues · 05-10-2016, 09:00 AM

On a oe 67 fender there is three small triangles near the front corner. These are not on repopped fenders.

I've read these were a attempt at a crumble zone.

I don't know if these are present on any other yrs but my oe 71 fenders don't have them.
An I couldn't find any identify able marks on my 71's

I'm sure if ya examine the fenders well you should be able to tell if they are oe or not.

05-09-2016, 10:16 PM	#1
jgmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brier Washington Posts: 121	Identifying OEM and Aftermarket front fenders What's the easiest way to tell the difference between OEM and aftermarket fenders?

05-10-2016, 09:00 AM	#2
midniteblues Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: strausstown pa Posts: 3,394	Re: Identifying OEM and Aftermarket front fenders On a oe 67 fender there is three small triangles near the front corner. These are not on repopped fenders. I've read these were a attempt at a crumble zone. I don't know if these are present on any other yrs but my oe 71 fenders don't have them. An I couldn't find any identify able marks on my 71's I'm sure if ya examine the fenders well you should be able to tell if they are oe or not. Attached Images __________________ 81 camaro 355 4/spd 342 posi my first love. 67 swb step 454/4spd ott 373 posi 4/7 drop. 2000 s10 zr2 little blue truck that never gets stuck. '74 heald super bronc vt8. tecumseh powered moon rover.



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