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STOCKISH · 10-09-2009, 08:46 PM

Could you guys post some pics of what you've done as far as modifying your inner fenders to give clearance from being lowered. Looks like my inners are coming out soon if I cant find a nice looking alternative. Thanks in advance guys.

STOCKISH · 11-15-2009, 05:19 PM

Anybody modify their factory inners to have the extra room and keep the factory look? I thought I saw a post from N2Trux but cant seem to find it. I would really appreciate someone helping me find this post or an alternative to flat sheet metal inners. I would really like to keep the factory look of the inners as much as possible.

lowlifeyankee · 11-24-2009, 09:57 PM

I assume your talking about the front inner fenders. I made these fit my 86 with a sheetmetal shrinker/stretcher. made a nice radius fender with tons of clearance for the tire. the rear fenders, notice they are touching the top of the bedside. I added enough sheetmetal on the bottom to raise it for the clearance and kept the stock fender in the bed.

TylerHuff · 11-24-2009, 10:01 PM

this is what i did with the front of mine its just 1 big trailer fender 13 inches wide and i cut it in half 1 for each side and i did the same as above for the rear

tvblazer78 · 11-24-2009, 10:12 PM

Here is one.

STOCKISH · 11-25-2009, 12:15 AM

Those all look good. I am just trying to keep the look of the factory inner fender. I found the post where N2Trux sectioned the inside of the front fenders to move the factory inner up. I may do that this winter.

bigblock73 · 11-25-2009, 12:20 AM

smashingtruck modded his nicely I believe, check out his build thread...I think there are pictures in there.

**N2TRUX** · 11-25-2009, 01:04 AM

It is a lot of work, but it can be done...

draggin86 · 11-25-2009, 01:53 AM

this is what i plan on doing

STOCKISH · 11-25-2009, 06:49 PM

Ken, PM sent.

**N2TRUX** · 11-25-2009, 08:52 PM

Back at ya...

Driveway Dreams · 11-26-2009, 12:37 AM

Ken, nice work there. Look great, factory...but not.

STOCKISH · 11-26-2009, 12:41 AM

Thanks Ken.

STOCKISH · 11-30-2009, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by draggin86

this is what i plan on doing

That is very nice but if I do that I will lose my booster/master assy and my A/C. I could always go with a vintage air but my A/C blows 36 out the vent. Hate to mess with that. Not to mention the extra cost. Well, the front clip is coming off to modify like Kens. Thanks for the help fellas. Time to cut up my truck.

draggin86 · 11-30-2009, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1972SuperCheyenne

That is very nice but if I do that I will lose my booster/master assy and my A/C. I could always go with a vintage air but my A/C blows 36 out the vent. Hate to mess with that. Not to mention the extra cost. Well, the front clip is coming off to modify like Kens. Thanks for the help fellas. Time to cut up my truck.

Well you can work aroud both just notch around the booster and the ac stuff

another with AC

STOCKISH · 12-01-2009, 12:01 AM

Very nice also but that A/C box looks out of place next to that sheet metal fender. i have removed my inners for now and will section the inside of the fenders to move the factory inner higher in the engine compartment. More work but a more factory look which is what I am looking for. Thanks for the pics.

andrewmp6 · 12-01-2009, 01:11 AM

Most show cars have the booster under the dash and the ac they hide.If you don't want to shave the firewall normal trailer fenders work well.

MONTEZ · 10-19-2010, 09:10 PM

Sorry to pull up a 2 year old thread, but is there a write up on the fender wells you posted Ken?

LOW1TON · 10-20-2010, 08:58 AM

Here is mine, they are steel sheet meatl underneath and the aluminum on top is just for looks purposes, they bolt on so if you have any issues you can just take them out.

[I

MG]http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll373/jackdmartin/IMG_0613.jpg[/IMG]

**N2TRUX** · 10-20-2010, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MONTEZ

Sorry to pull up a 2 year old thread, but is there a write up on the fender wells you posted Ken?

Nothing with any detail. Those were built several years ago by a local shop that is no longer in business. We have a gazillion hours in smoothing, sectioning, widening, etc.

**N2TRUX** · 10-20-2010, 10:50 AM

Take a look at these that Suicide Doors offers..

[IMG]http://www.*****************/files/TeardropWheelTubs.jpg[/IMG]

MONTEZ · 10-20-2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

Nothing with any detail. Those were built several years ago by a local shop that is no longer in business. We have a gazillion hours in smoothing, sectioning, widening, etc.

Tell em open back up! Guess I can take these picks to the "Magic Man" around here. He's higher than a giraffe's A**hole, but it'd be worth it for the stock look.

C10_Dreamin · 02-05-2014, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It is a lot of work, but it can be done...

Is there an article on how these were made or how they look installed and painted?

CHROMAHOLIC · 02-05-2014, 09:12 PM

C10_Dreamin · 03-10-2014, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N2TRUX

It is a lot of work, but it can be done...

N2TRUX,

Is there another article about these? I remember seeing more photos somewhere's else...

Thanks!

10-09-2009, 08:46 PM	#1
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Custom inner fender ideas. Could you guys post some pics of what you've done as far as modifying your inner fenders to give clearance from being lowered. Looks like my inners are coming out soon if I cant find a nice looking alternative. Thanks in advance guys. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-15-2009, 05:19 PM	#2
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Anybody modify their factory inners to have the extra room and keep the factory look? I thought I saw a post from N2Trux but cant seem to find it. I would really appreciate someone helping me find this post or an alternative to flat sheet metal inners. I would really like to keep the factory look of the inners as much as possible. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-24-2009, 09:57 PM	#3
lowlifeyankee Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Essex Vermont Posts: 9	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. I assume your talking about the front inner fenders. I made these fit my 86 with a sheetmetal shrinker/stretcher. made a nice radius fender with tons of clearance for the tire. the rear fenders, notice they are touching the top of the bedside. I added enough sheetmetal on the bottom to raise it for the clearance and kept the stock fender in the bed. Attached Images

11-24-2009, 10:01 PM	#4
TylerHuff Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Blue Springs, MO Posts: 168	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. this is what i did with the front of mine its just 1 big trailer fender 13 inches wide and i cut it in half 1 for each side and i did the same as above for the rear __________________ 1987 Gmc sierra 1962 Apache 10

11-24-2009, 10:12 PM	#5
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Here is one. Attached Images __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

11-25-2009, 12:15 AM	#6
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Those all look good. I am just trying to keep the look of the factory inner fender. I found the post where N2Trux sectioned the inside of the front fenders to move the factory inner up. I may do that this winter. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

11-25-2009, 12:20 AM	#7
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. smashingtruck modded his nicely I believe, check out his build thread...I think there are pictures in there. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

11-25-2009, 01:04 AM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. It is a lot of work, but it can be done... Attached Images __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-25-2009, 01:53 AM	#9
draggin86 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Folsom, Ca Posts: 573	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. this is what i plan on doing

11-25-2009, 06:49 PM	#10
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Ken, PM sent. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with. Last edited by STOCKISH; 11-25-2009 at 06:50 PM.

11-25-2009, 08:52 PM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Back at ya... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-26-2009, 12:37 AM	#12
Driveway Dreams I have car A.D.D. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Greeley, Northern Colorado Posts: 4,147	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Ken, nice work there. Look great, factory...but not. __________________ -Gerald Building vehicles in memory of the first "car guy" I ever knew, my Grandpa. Bob Dunham 1935-2009. Rest in peace. 61 GMC Suburban SOLD The 86 build thread SOLD Are you a Colorado member?Click here.

11-26-2009, 12:41 AM	#13
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Thanks Ken. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-01-2009, 12:01 AM	#16
STOCKISH Formerly- 1972SuperCheyenne Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wake Forest NC Posts: 5,782	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Very nice also but that A/C box looks out of place next to that sheet metal fender. i have removed my inners for now and will section the inside of the fenders to move the factory inner higher in the engine compartment. More work but a more factory look which is what I am looking for. Thanks for the pics. __________________ --Josh My Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=799218 A good crossthread is better than Loctite any day. Life is not about what you have, but who you have to share it with.

12-01-2009, 01:11 AM	#17
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Most show cars have the booster under the dash and the ac they hide.If you don't want to shave the firewall normal trailer fenders work well.



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10-19-2010, 09:10 PM	#18
MONTEZ Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Nacogdoches,Texas Posts: 330	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Sorry to pull up a 2 year old thread, but is there a write up on the fender wells you posted Ken? __________________ Smoke Tires, not Drugs

10-20-2010, 08:58 AM	#19
LOW1TON Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: BRISTOW OKLAHOMA Posts: 247	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Here is mine, they are steel sheet meatl underneath and the aluminum on top is just for looks purposes, they bolt on so if you have any issues you can just take them out. [I MG]http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll373/jackdmartin/IMG_0613.jpg[/IMG] __________________ "WIDER IS BETTER" (TRUCKS ONLY)

10-20-2010, 10:50 AM	#21
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Custom inner fender ideas. Take a look at these that Suicide Doors offers.. [IMG]http://www.***************/files/TeardropWheelTubs.jpg[/IMG] __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"**

02-05-2014, 09:12 PM	#24
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