Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

lenguini · 03-04-2012, 02:19 AM

Anyone seen a similar problem with fitment on these parts ? Everthing bolted up finger tight at the drivers side and seems ok (less the 1/4 gap between the rad support washer and pad),so here are some pice of passenger side with bolts finger tight and rad support at mounts finger tight.....not good.

If anyone can enlighten me ? Need length measurement of oem inners end to end for start,and also if this is a common problem ? I might take these back and look for some oem inners that I can repair.

losthope · 03-04-2012, 02:36 AM

Ya repo sheetmetal parts are junk, dont buy them and waste your money or time is the general outcome.....many threads on them check this thread out:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=repo+fender

72freak · 03-04-2012, 07:54 AM

This is the case most of the time. You will have to finess it together, alter holes and make changes for it to work.

protrash64 · 03-04-2012, 09:37 AM

In other threads it was mentioned that the inners were different lengths.

rustbucket66 · 03-04-2012, 10:47 AM

I think you better read my blog in this same section. It is called How do you fix this? Repo body parts. I have been down this street, and it's not a very nice ride. I still have a bit more to fix. Mine are TriPlus, and you will see some of the suprises you are in for on my blog.

derail · 03-04-2012, 08:19 PM

I just pulled a set from pick-n-pull this week. If you run a tape along the outside edge, it's right around 35 1/2 inches. If you run a tape along the raised ridge, it's right around 36 1/2 inches. Hope this helps.

dthela · 03-04-2012, 09:19 PM

why can't you tighten the bolts up? the rad support has rubber washers, it should pull together. in the top picture the 3rd bolt down looks to have a washer and nut between the inner fender

dthela · 03-04-2012, 09:21 PM

make sure you run a measurement diagonally corner to corner to make sure inner and support are square to body and parallel.

rustbucket66 · 03-04-2012, 09:52 PM

The reason he can't tighten the bolts up, is because the lower backet in the front is already bottomed out. It has to be relocated for the rad support and inner to go together tight, with the bracket to be bottomed out also. It was the same on mine.

LostMy65 · 03-04-2012, 10:55 PM

Please forgive me if it's a stupid question, but do you know if the cab is mounted too far back?

lenguini · 03-15-2012, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LostMy65

Please forgive me if it's a stupid question, but do you know if the cab is mounted too far back?

Nope,just picked up oem inner fenders and rad support,everything fits just fine.
Hands down ....,the aftermarket panels are junk.One of my bodyman buddies has some of these type panels in the corner of his shop...,he cuts 3"and 4" pieces out of them for patch work,that's all there good for.

Cheers,
Ed.

lenguini · 03-15-2012, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dthela

make sure you run a measurement diagonally corner to corner to make sure inner and support are square to body and parallel.

You gotta be kidding !

64fleetside · 03-15-2012, 04:32 PM

Wow-I bought an aftermarket fender 10+ yrs ago, sent it back. It's hard to believe they still don't fit-you would think in 10 yrs time somebody would figure out how to stamp them properly.

**Captainfab** · 03-16-2012, 12:27 AM

They aren't going to change the quality of the parts because too many people keep buying their parts the way they are.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 64fleetside

Wow-I bought an aftermarket fender 10+ yrs ago, sent it back. It's hard to believe they still don't fit-you would think in 10 yrs time somebody would figure out how to stamp them properly.

03-04-2012, 02:19 AM	#1
lenguini Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Kelowna B.C. Posts: 743	Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem Anyone seen a similar problem with fitment on these parts ? Everthing bolted up finger tight at the drivers side and seems ok (less the 1/4 gap between the rad support washer and pad),so here are some pice of passenger side with bolts finger tight and rad support at mounts finger tight.....not good. If anyone can enlighten me ? Need length measurement of oem inners end to end for start,and also if this is a common problem ? I might take these back and look for some oem inners that I can repair. Attached Images __________________ Always a place in my heart for old Chevy trucks: My build thread-project truck dream 65" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=510863

03-04-2012, 02:36 AM	#2
losthope Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sacramento ca. Posts: 1,038	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem Ya repo sheetmetal parts are junk, dont buy them and waste your money or time is the general outcome.....many threads on them check this thread out: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=repo+fender __________________ Timmy D. "What that grinding noise?Don't worry about that it will eventually clearance itself!" 1966 chevy c10 Build Thread:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485977 1954 ford customline H.A.M.B 54 Build Thread:http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/s...d.php?t=622142

03-04-2012, 07:54 AM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem This is the case most of the time. You will have to finess it together, alter holes and make changes for it to work. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

03-04-2012, 09:37 AM	#4
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem In other threads it was mentioned that the inners were different lengths. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

03-04-2012, 10:47 AM	#5
rustbucket66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Strathmore, Alberta Posts: 471	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem I think you better read my blog in this same section. It is called How do you fix this? Repo body parts. I have been down this street, and it's not a very nice ride. I still have a bit more to fix. Mine are TriPlus, and you will see some of the suprises you are in for on my blog.

03-04-2012, 08:19 PM	#6
derail Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: redding,ca. Posts: 182	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem I just pulled a set from pick-n-pull this week. If you run a tape along the outside edge, it's right around 35 1/2 inches. If you run a tape along the raised ridge, it's right around 36 1/2 inches. Hope this helps.

03-04-2012, 09:19 PM	#7
dthela Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 305	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem why can't you tighten the bolts up? the rad support has rubber washers, it should pull together. in the top picture the 3rd bolt down looks to have a washer and nut between the inner fender

03-04-2012, 09:21 PM	#8
dthela Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N Kingstown, R.I. Posts: 305	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem make sure you run a measurement diagonally corner to corner to make sure inner and support are square to body and parallel.

03-04-2012, 09:52 PM	#9
rustbucket66 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Strathmore, Alberta Posts: 471	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem The reason he can't tighten the bolts up, is because the lower backet in the front is already bottomed out. It has to be relocated for the rad support and inner to go together tight, with the bracket to be bottomed out also. It was the same on mine.

03-04-2012, 10:55 PM	#10
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem Please forgive me if it's a stupid question, but do you know if the cab is mounted too far back? __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

03-15-2012, 04:32 PM	#13
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: Aftermaket inner fenders and rad support fitment problem Wow-I bought an aftermarket fender 10+ yrs ago, sent it back. It's hard to believe they still don't fit-you would think in 10 yrs time somebody would figure out how to stamp them properly.



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