Installing fenders on my 66 SBFS - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

johnny's classics · 08-11-2013, 08:24 PM

Its been several years and my truck is now painted and the installation of the body parts have begun. The problem that I am facing is at the inside at the rear of the front fender, behind the wheel at the cab mount there is a large gap

I cannot remember if there something that goes between the fender bolt hole and the mount to fill the gap where it mounts to the cab. Was there anything that filled that gap or just shims?

Can someone help me with this?

**Captainfab** · 08-12-2013, 12:36 AM

There is just the bracket that bolts to the cab, where the outer fender bolts to the cab. If the fender is not lining up with the door and the rocker, you may need some shims in there.

61K10 · 08-12-2013, 12:32 PM

mine takes about 1/2" or more of shims (after market fenders) use as many as you need to line up the fender with the door.

johnny's classics · 08-15-2013, 09:10 PM

Thanks for the info. I found the proper brackets in the parts box. All is well!

08-11-2013, 08:24 PM	#1
johnny's classics Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: young harris ga Posts: 30	Installing fenders on my 66 SBFS Its been several years and my truck is now painted and the installation of the body parts have begun. The problem that I am facing is at the inside at the rear of the front fender, behind the wheel at the cab mount there is a large gap I cannot remember if there something that goes between the fender bolt hole and the mount to fill the gap where it mounts to the cab. Was there anything that filled that gap or just shims? Can someone help me with this?

08-12-2013, 12:36 AM	#2
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Installing fenders on my 66 SBFS There is just the bracket that bolts to the cab, where the outer fender bolts to the cab. If the fender is not lining up with the door and the rocker, you may need some shims in there. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

08-12-2013, 12:32 PM	#3
61K10 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pleasant valley--placerville ca Posts: 3,039	Re: Installing fenders on my 66 SBFS mine takes about 1/2" or more of shims (after market fenders) use as many as you need to line up the fender with the door. __________________ 1961 chevy K10 my build is------------61K10 build

08-15-2013, 09:10 PM	#4
johnny's classics Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: young harris ga Posts: 30	Re: Installing fenders on my 66 SBFS Thanks for the info. I found the proper brackets in the parts box. All is well!

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