58/59 Fiberglass repro fenders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dubie · 06-02-2004, 02:59 PM

We are looking at buying a pair of the repro fiberglass fenders for Shawna;s 58 and were wanting to know if anyone has used them or if there are many fitment problems.

RSG · 06-04-2004, 07:47 PM

Haven't used any or seen any in person. I would think that they would fit pretty decent as they are made from a mold, which was probably from an original fender. I have seen some of the repo metal ones that needed some massaging. Have heard that the dies they use wear out quickly causing some of the demensions to be off. I would think fiberglass would be easy to work with if you needed to adjust door or hood gaps. Sorry can't be any more help. What brand name were you thinking on buying, Gibbon's, BeBop, etc? There's a fiberglass shop here in Edmonton that makes them locally, can't comment on the qualitity tho as I haven't seen a set.

DennyB · 06-04-2004, 08:13 PM

Are these for the front Tim?
It seems like a decent set of oems would be the same price if not less.
But then again, you have probably been combing the area for them if thats what you wanted eh.

If your gona go glass why not a full glass tilt nose on it?
I know, I'm not much help bud, so I'll shaddap now

KDG · 06-06-2004, 11:51 PM

I've got glass fenders on my 57 and fit perfect.

DennyB · 06-07-2004, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KDG

I've got glass fenders on my 57 and fit perfect.

Hey KDG, Welcome to the board!

northerngmc · 06-24-2004, 01:31 PM

I have only seen one set of front fiberglass front fenders and they did not fit well at all. They seemed to be lacking in support and were bowed out in the middle where they meet the door.

Why not go with steel reproduction? I did and I am very happy with the quality and fit.

56 gmc · 06-25-2004, 01:23 AM

Does anyone know where you could get the steel reproduction fenders at a reasonable price?
Thanks,
Jeff

56 gmc · 06-25-2004, 01:41 AM

I spotted new fibergalss fenders for under 200.00 each at Unlimited Products phone # (909) 735-7770 or (877) 735-7772. They also have a web sight. Unlimited Products. Dont know anything about this company, just came across their web page last night. If I cant find any metal ones for a reasonable price I might go fibrerglass. I used to have fiberglass fenders on my VW when I was a kid (16) and I loved em. I could bump into things and never cause a dent. They always seemed to hold their shape. That was the good ol days.

northerngmc · 06-25-2004, 10:04 AM

I purchased my steels ones for $550 CDN each from Scott's Super Trucks in Penhold AB. I have seen them listed south of the border for $395 each, and one dealer had them on eBay for about $365 each.

Well worth the money in my experience.

rico_bob · 06-26-2004, 12:24 AM

www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Has new repro steel fronts for 1958, 1959 and 1957 Chevy Pickups for $311.99 each! Lowest prices anywhere in the USA! And we ship to Canada everyday of the week!

SideStepper · 06-26-2004, 10:33 AM

56 GMC, I sent you have a private message.

06-02-2004, 02:59 PM	#1
dubie Registered User Join Date: May 2000 Location: Flin Flon, Manitoba, Canada Posts: 8,853	58/59 Fiberglass repro fenders We are looking at buying a pair of the repro fiberglass fenders for Shawna;s 58 and were wanting to know if anyone has used them or if there are many fitment problems. __________________ My name's Tim and I'm a truckaholic My 56 Chevy shop truck build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=562795

06-04-2004, 08:13 PM	#3
DennyB Led Sled! Discs R 4 ME! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Toms River, NJ, USA (Transplanted Hoosier) Posts: 7,327	Are these for the front Tim? It seems like a decent set of oems would be the same price if not less. But then again, you have probably been combing the area for them if thats what you wanted eh. If your gona go glass why not a full glass tilt nose on it? I know, I'm not much help bud, so I'll shaddap now __________________ "Never ride faster than your Angel can fly" I.M.O.M,W,J&C Patriot Guard Rider

06-06-2004, 11:51 PM	#4
KDG Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sinton, Texas Posts: 2	Glass fenders I've got glass fenders on my 57 and fit perfect.

06-24-2004, 01:31 PM	#6
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	I have only seen one set of front fiberglass front fenders and they did not fit well at all. They seemed to be lacking in support and were bowed out in the middle where they meet the door. Why not go with steel reproduction? I did and I am very happy with the quality and fit. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

06-25-2004, 01:23 AM	#7
56 gmc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 16	Metal fenders Does anyone know where you could get the steel reproduction fenders at a reasonable price? Thanks, Jeff

06-04-2004, 07:47 PM	#2
RSG Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: ardrossan,alberta,canada Posts: 14	Haven't used any or seen any in person. I would think that they would fit pretty decent as they are made from a mold, which was probably from an original fender. I have seen some of the repo metal ones that needed some massaging. Have heard that the dies they use wear out quickly causing some of the demensions to be off. I would think fiberglass would be easy to work with if you needed to adjust door or hood gaps. Sorry can't be any more help. What brand name were you thinking on buying, Gibbon's, BeBop, etc? There's a fiberglass shop here in Edmonton that makes them locally, can't comment on the qualitity tho as I haven't seen a set.

06-25-2004, 01:41 AM	#8
56 gmc Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 16	fenders I spotted new fibergalss fenders for under 200.00 each at Unlimited Products phone # (909) 735-7770 or (877) 735-7772. They also have a web sight. Unlimited Products. Dont know anything about this company, just came across their web page last night. If I cant find any metal ones for a reasonable price I might go fibrerglass. I used to have fiberglass fenders on my VW when I was a kid (16) and I loved em. I could bump into things and never cause a dent. They always seemed to hold their shape. That was the good ol days.

06-25-2004, 10:04 AM	#9
northerngmc Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Whitehorse YK Canada Posts: 2,651	I purchased my steels ones for $550 CDN each from Scott's Super Trucks in Penhold AB. I have seen them listed south of the border for $395 each, and one dealer had them on eBay for about $365 each. Well worth the money in my experience. __________________ Blaine 59 GMC 9314 a.k.a. Whoopee 68 C20 50th Anniversary a.k.a. The Rat http://www.flickr.com/photos/northerngmc/ http://www.members.tripod.com/P-wee/index_032.htm 1.61803 is one H of a lot better than 3.14159, no really it is!

06-26-2004, 12:24 AM	#10
rico_bob "Treasure the Ride" Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mid Michigan, Harrison Michigan, USA Posts: 682	www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com Has new repro steel fronts for 1958, 1959 and 1957 Chevy Pickups for $311.99 each! Lowest prices anywhere in the USA! And we ship to Canada everyday of the week! __________________ If you think you can you're right. If you think you can't you're still right. Trucks: '56 SWB; '57 SWB; '63 C-10 Current projects: 1963 Long Fleetside for the wife! '56 for the daughter. Visit us at: www.ricos-rods-and-relics.com

06-26-2004, 10:33 AM	#11
SideStepper Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Southern California U.S.A. Posts: 280	56 GMC, I sent you have a private message.



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