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Tom · 02-20-2003, 06:15 PM

Has anyone used fiberglass parts from US body source? Chris, I know you have the entire tilt front end, does it look like good quality? Would you buy from them again?
Reason Im asking is because I cant find any good OEM front fenders for my 79. My 78 has perfect fenders. Since the 78 needs a diet anyways, I was thinking Ill just buy some fiberglass units, put them on, and swap the metal ones onto my 79.

**Captkaos** · 02-20-2003, 06:30 PM

Yes, the quality is excellent and yes I will buy from them again.
You could probably order some steel parts cheaper though.

bigblock73 · 02-20-2003, 06:55 PM

Tom, I just posted a thread in the "parts" section a couple weeks ago...A guy had both left and right fenders on e-bay...the bidding only went to like $50 for each fender...the reserve was not met but even at $100 or whatever it would still be a good deal. I don't know why you are having so much trouble...you live in a basically dry state and I bet most vehicles are rust free...I live in MN and seem to have no trouble finding rust free sheetmetal...maybe you need to look harder or quit being so picky or maybe you just need to cough up more cash to get what you want. I am not ragging you, I just can believe it is THAT hard to find what you are looking for.

-Jeff

Tom · 02-20-2003, 07:00 PM

Ive found lots of $500+ a set OEM fenders, but that rediculous [sp?]
ALL the trucks around here are smashed in. Ive looked at 5 yards and 60+ trucks, NONE with good fenders. I found one truck, but it had the holes for trim drilled in it.
I watched that auction, and just talked to the guy today actually

His reserve was set at $100 a piece. I would be all over that, except several people have already emailed him about them.

**Captkaos** · 02-20-2003, 07:11 PM

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Originally posted by Tom
I found one truck, but it had the holes for trim drilled in it.

Dude, GET those!!! Just get the holes spot welded up....

PHOENIX · 02-20-2003, 07:14 PM

Did you check out Grumpy's?
I don't want to have to say it again!

I don't see the stuff on their web site, but I could swear that I have seen them in their store before.

www.GrumpysTruckParts.com

Yes guys some of their prices are high, but they are local so us Phoenix, AZ guys could save on the shipping.

Tom · 02-20-2003, 07:29 PM

yes eddie I checked! They only have the left fender for $75. Not bad you say? Me too. But they are made in tawain, so I dont know about the fit/finish. Ill go check em out when my brakes are fixed and I can drive my truck over there.

*1FaastC10* · 02-20-2003, 09:09 PM

Tom, check to see if those $75 fenders are CAPA certified or not. if they are, you should have 0 problems with fit and finish, as they're guaranteed to be exact replacements.

J-Spec C10 · 02-20-2003, 09:14 PM

I have the CAPA certified fenders. They fit great except at the top corner by the windshield, where they are too tight. Overall they are a pretty good deal usually.

solidaxel · 02-21-2003, 03:58 PM

Tom, if you go over to Grumpys see if he has a drivers side rear fender for a 55 1st series should be the same as early ones, and give me your openion of what shape it is in and price.
Thanks it will save me a 200mi. round trip

Tom · 02-21-2003, 04:06 PM

solid- not a prob

Chris- how much do you think it would cost for me to get the holes welded up? If its not too bad then Ill go grab them.

**Captkaos** · 02-21-2003, 05:44 PM

Know anyone that can weld well? = FREE

My buddy that is a body man charges about $5 min for a hand size dent, so it should be around that much.

**Desert Rat** · 02-22-2003, 11:15 AM

Check in my area Casa Grande,Maricopa,and surrounding areas.i bought 2 rust free fenders that basically needed,a light scuff and paint to be perfect.those trucks are plentiful i paid $100 for a pair.ive parted many truck,and have left the fenders before because they are hard to sell down here,people want me to ship,but i dont ship large partsI have a short fleet box here that i cant even sell off a 73 SWB 454 truck i bought for the motor.id stay away from the pick a parts and that row of yards in Phoenix they get picked over,but try some of the smaller towns.If you find them with trim holes and they are nice,id still buy them and buzz them up.

sam79 · 02-22-2003, 11:15 AM

I also used those Taiwan made front fenders, they just fit in nice. As far as I can see they are a good quality, my painter didn't complain about them either. He was more complaining about the original panels since he had to strip them completely before he could do his magic. So If you cannot find good second hand ones use the Taiwan made. As for as the holes for the trim, they are just plain simple to spot weld them. I've done it on the rear fenders without any complications and I'm no professional in this. So if you can find someone with some welding experience he should be able to fill within 10 minutes.

*1FaastC10* · 02-22-2003, 09:29 PM

DR, i wish there was a way i could make it to AZ, i'd love to have a rust free bed for my truck! not looking forward to finding one here in Northern IN.

02-20-2003, 06:15 PM	#1
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	capt, anyone else with US BODY parts? Has anyone used fiberglass parts from US body source? Chris, I know you have the entire tilt front end, does it look like good quality? Would you buy from them again? Reason Im asking is because I cant find any good OEM front fenders for my 79. My 78 has perfect fenders. Since the 78 needs a diet anyways, I was thinking Ill just buy some fiberglass units, put them on, and swap the metal ones onto my 79. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-20-2003, 06:30 PM	#2
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Yes, the quality is excellent and yes I will buy from them again. You could probably order some steel parts cheaper though. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-20-2003, 07:00 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Ive found lots of $500+ a set OEM fenders, but that rediculous [sp?] ALL the trucks around here are smashed in. Ive looked at 5 yards and 60+ trucks, NONE with good fenders. I found one truck, but it had the holes for trim drilled in it. I watched that auction, and just talked to the guy today actually His reserve was set at $100 a piece. I would be all over that, except several people have already emailed him about them. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-20-2003, 07:14 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Did you check out Grumpy's? I don't want to have to say it again! I don't see the stuff on their web site, but I could swear that I have seen them in their store before. www.GrumpysTruckParts.com Yes guys some of their prices are high, but they are local so us Phoenix, AZ guys could save on the shipping. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 02-20-2003 at 07:19 PM.

02-20-2003, 07:29 PM	#7
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	yes eddie I checked! They only have the left fender for $75. Not bad you say? Me too. But they are made in tawain, so I dont know about the fit/finish. Ill go check em out when my brakes are fixed and I can drive my truck over there. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-20-2003, 06:55 PM	#3
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Tom, I just posted a thread in the "parts" section a couple weeks ago...A guy had both left and right fenders on e-bay...the bidding only went to like $50 for each fender...the reserve was not met but even at $100 or whatever it would still be a good deal. I don't know why you are having so much trouble...you live in a basically dry state and I bet most vehicles are rust free...I live in MN and seem to have no trouble finding rust free sheetmetal...maybe you need to look harder or quit being so picky or maybe you just need to cough up more cash to get what you want. I am not ragging you, I just can believe it is THAT hard to find what you are looking for. -Jeff

02-20-2003, 09:09 PM	#8
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	Tom, check to see if those $75 fenders are CAPA certified or not. if they are, you should have 0 problems with fit and finish, as they're guaranteed to be exact replacements.

02-20-2003, 09:14 PM	#9
J-Spec C10 Whats this wire for?.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 378	I have the CAPA certified fenders. They fit great except at the top corner by the windshield, where they are too tight. Overall they are a pretty good deal usually. __________________ Kyle CANADIAN CONNECTION '82 C10 Resto-Custom--> * 2 1/4" manifold back dual exhaust with Hooker Aerochambers & High Flow Cats Taylor Ignition Wires Centerline 15" Telstars with 32"x10" mudders

02-21-2003, 03:58 PM	#10
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Tom, if you go over to Grumpys see if he has a drivers side rear fender for a 55 1st series should be the same as early ones, and give me your openion of what shape it is in and price. Thanks it will save me a 200mi. round trip __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

02-21-2003, 04:06 PM	#11
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	solid- not a prob Chris- how much do you think it would cost for me to get the holes welded up? If its not too bad then Ill go grab them. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

02-21-2003, 05:44 PM	#12
Captkaos www.73-87chevytrucks.com Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 6,935	Know anyone that can weld well? = FREE My buddy that is a body man charges about $5 min for a hand size dent, so it should be around that much. __________________ Chris Lucas 1973 Chevy C-10 1978 GMC Jimmy (2WD) - SOLD 1987 R10 twin turbo LS 1991 R3500 SRW CrewCab 1985 K5 diesel swapped project 1989 K5 2WD conversion w/ Vette susp Project Captkaos Customs 73-87chevytrucks.com

02-22-2003, 11:15 AM	#13
Desert Rat Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Darrington, Washington Posts: 3,963	Check in my area Casa Grande,Maricopa,and surrounding areas.i bought 2 rust free fenders that basically needed,a light scuff and paint to be perfect.those trucks are plentiful i paid $100 for a pair.ive parted many truck,and have left the fenders before because they are hard to sell down here,people want me to ship,but i dont ship large partsI have a short fleet box here that i cant even sell off a 73 SWB 454 truck i bought for the motor.id stay away from the pick a parts and that row of yards in Phoenix they get picked over,but try some of the smaller towns.If you find them with trim holes and they are nice,id still buy them and buzz them up.

02-22-2003, 11:15 AM	#14
sam79 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Hilversum, The Netherlands Posts: 74	I also used those Taiwan made front fenders, they just fit in nice. As far as I can see they are a good quality, my painter didn't complain about them either. He was more complaining about the original panels since he had to strip them completely before he could do his magic. So If you cannot find good second hand ones use the Taiwan made. As for as the holes for the trim, they are just plain simple to spot weld them. I've done it on the rear fenders without any complications and I'm no professional in this. So if you can find someone with some welding experience he should be able to fill within 10 minutes. __________________ Sam 79 The Netherlands '79 GMC c15 '72 VW beetle http://home.zonnet.nl/sandercalis

02-22-2003, 09:29 PM	#15
1FaastC10 Account Suspended Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Elkhart, IN Posts: 6,399	DR, i wish there was a way i could make it to AZ, i'd love to have a rust free bed for my truck! not looking forward to finding one here in Northern IN.



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