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12-18-2016, 04:00 PM | #1 |
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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.
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12-18-2016, 04:04 PM | #2 |
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Re: Where can I get new fender braces?
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12-18-2016, 11:35 PM | #3 |
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Re: Where can I get new fender braces?
Only two, they can be straightened with a vice and hammer.
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12-19-2016, 10:42 AM | #4 |
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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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12-19-2016, 11:03 AM | #5 |
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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
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12-19-2016, 12:38 PM | #7 | |
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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)
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12-19-2016, 10:53 PM | #11 |
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Re: Where can I get new fender braces?
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.
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12-20-2016, 11:05 AM | #12 | |
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12-20-2016, 11:51 AM | #13 |
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Re: Where can I get new fender braces?
It shows 00330490, but it also says it has been discontinued.
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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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