Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

BamaDave · 03-26-2013, 12:23 PM

Why doesn't anyone make a driver's side stepper fender WITH square gas cover?

Low87 · 03-26-2013, 02:23 PM

Checked Chris's site, he doesn't have them. Didn't know it was a hard find.

Any luck on CL or bone yard?

Rich84 · 03-26-2013, 02:42 PM

Sometimes I think having a Stepside is like being a lefthanded golfer..

Pro/StreetPete · 03-26-2013, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich84

Sometimes I think having a Stepside is like being a lefthanded golfer..

LOL......But they sure look cool !

Weasel Diesel · 03-30-2013, 10:01 AM

I spent 6 months looking for an aftermarket fender with the square filler door option. They don't make it. Your only choice to keep it is a boneyard fender. Aftermarket companies say cut it out and roll lip in yourself...yea right. So, here is what I did. Quick, easy, looks great, and CHEAP.
Get a Perko vented fuel filler neck for a boat. Drill the hole with a standard door lockset holesaw. Screw neck to fender.... 10 minutes & $20 later you're Done. Cap is chrome ( dull spot is from flash on the camera)

Rich84 · 03-30-2013, 10:26 AM

So I guess I now know that at least one of my fenders is original...

Nice job on that filler neck..Kinda gives it older look like the earlier trucks.
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Pro/StreetPete · 03-30-2013, 10:33 AM

Nice job !

BamaDave · 03-30-2013, 03:18 PM

I just find it hard to believe that there isn't enough of a market for repop'ers to make these.

mrolds88 · 04-01-2013, 05:00 AM

Could this be what you are looking for?

http://www.autobodyspecialt.com/cgi-...ion&key=C-149R

andrewmp6 · 04-01-2013, 06:22 AM

I think thats a right fender he wants the left side one.

mrolds88 · 04-01-2013, 10:53 AM

Picky, picky, picky. LOL I tried. Anyway, couldn't you section one in?

BamaDave · 04-01-2013, 11:04 AM

I need a drivers side. I don't have any welding skills.

Keith Seymore · 04-01-2013, 11:14 AM

Any opportunity to just eliminate the gas door/gas cap on the outside, and fill from inside the wheelhouse?

To me gas doors and caps have always been kind of a necessary eyesore anyway, and their elimination would be sort of a "custom" touch.

K

Keith Seymore · 04-01-2013, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weasel Diesel

Get a Perko vented fuel filler neck for a boat. Drill the hole with a standard door lockset holesaw. Screw neck to fender.... 10 minutes & $20 later you're Done. Cap is chrome ( dull spot is from flash on the camera)

Well done. Just to expand on this idea a flip up style race cap might look spiffy, too.

K

KrazyRay · 04-01-2013, 11:53 AM

I will keep a lookout for a nice OEM left fender with the door. I run into good sheetmetal all of the time.

chrismoore701 · 04-01-2013, 02:09 PM

I cut a filler door out of a fleetside for my 79 and welded it in. took some work, but looks great. I know they used to repop that fender years ago for about twice the price as the other side. I have a filler door somewhere if your interested I would be willing to sell it

03-26-2013, 12:23 PM	#1
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? Why doesn't anyone make a driver's side stepper fender WITH square gas cover?

03-26-2013, 02:23 PM	#2
Low87 been here longer than Liz Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 2,437	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? Checked Chris's site, he doesn't have them. Didn't know it was a hard find. Any luck on CL or bone yard? __________________ ~Greg~ Mac's Garage '87 SWB 6/8 drop "Piso" '08 CCSB Silverado DD the departed '89 GMC K5 Jimmy 4x4 "Rusty Nuts" '77 Chevy K5 Blazer 2wd '83 Chevy stepside "You get what you pay for" - Mike 'swervin ervin' Ervin

03-26-2013, 02:42 PM	#3
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,692	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? Sometimes I think having a Stepside is like being a lefthanded golfer..

03-30-2013, 10:01 AM	#5
Weasel Diesel Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chesterfield, Va. Posts: 339	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? I spent 6 months looking for an aftermarket fender with the square filler door option. They don't make it. Your only choice to keep it is a boneyard fender. Aftermarket companies say cut it out and roll lip in yourself...yea right. So, here is what I did. Quick, easy, looks great, and CHEAP. Get a Perko vented fuel filler neck for a boat. Drill the hole with a standard door lockset holesaw. Screw neck to fender.... 10 minutes & $20 later you're Done. Cap is chrome ( dull spot is from flash on the camera) Last edited by Weasel Diesel; 03-30-2013 at 10:07 AM.

03-30-2013, 10:26 AM	#6
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,692	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? So I guess I now know that at least one of my fenders is original... Nice job on that filler neck..Kinda gives it older look like the earlier trucks. Posted via Mobile Device

03-30-2013, 10:33 AM	#7
Pro/StreetPete Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Burton, Ohio Posts: 108	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? Nice job ! __________________ "You're only as good as the people you keep around you"

03-30-2013, 03:18 PM	#8
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? I just find it hard to believe that there isn't enough of a market for repop'ers to make these.

04-01-2013, 05:00 AM	#9
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? Could this be what you are looking for? http://www.autobodyspecialt.com/cgi-...ion&key=C-149R __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

04-01-2013, 06:22 AM	#10
andrewmp6 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville,Ky Posts: 5,811	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? I think thats a right fender he wants the left side one.

04-01-2013, 10:53 AM	#11
mrolds88 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: WV Posts: 946	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? Picky, picky, picky. LOL I tried. Anyway, couldn't you section one in? __________________ 72 GMC C2500 402/Th400 first truck (still have) 77 GMC C3500 CC dually Sold 70 C50 dump truck "Rusty" 87 K10 Suburban Sold 93 K2500 xcab 6.5TD 96 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD

04-01-2013, 11:04 AM	#12
BamaDave Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Shoals, AL Posts: 299	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? I need a drivers side. I don't have any welding skills.

04-01-2013, 11:14 AM	#13
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,226	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? Any opportunity to just eliminate the gas door/gas cap on the outside, and fill from inside the wheelhouse? To me gas doors and caps have always been kind of a necessary eyesore anyway, and their elimination would be sort of a "custom" touch. K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

04-01-2013, 11:53 AM	#15
KrazyRay Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, CA Posts: 4,827	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? I will keep a lookout for a nice OEM left fender with the door. I run into good sheetmetal all of the time.

04-01-2013, 02:09 PM	#16
chrismoore701 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland, IN Posts: 2,326	Re: Why can't I find a nice aftermarket fender? I cut a filler door out of a fleetside for my 79 and welded it in. took some work, but looks great. I know they used to repop that fender years ago for about twice the price as the other side. I have a filler door somewhere if your interested I would be willing to sell it __________________ Chris _______________________________ 1979 Chevy Stepside SPORT 2018 Chevy Silverado, 39 years apart My build 2008-2016. http://m.imgur.com/a/bURrE



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