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HRD · 07-17-2018, 10:31 AM

Was wandering if anyone has used these lower front fender patches from LMC. Listed as item #1 under Steel Body Patch Panels here. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=10
The catalog lists them as Chevy only under Applications. I emailed tech at LMC and they responded that if the catalog doesn’t list them for GMC they could not guarantee that they would even work for my propose.
I’m thinking that they will work but just don’t have the park lite hole punched that a GMC would need. I do not plan on needing to go that high on my fenders for what I need to patch.
What are some of you’ll thought? Thanks for the help.
My areas I need the patches for. Both sides are about the same.

MARTINSR · 07-17-2018, 11:22 AM

I think they are just covering their ars and there wouldn't be an issue. And most certainly use as little as possible, that is one mistake I have seen over the years is guys using the whole patch on something where a few inches would have been plenty.

What you have there looks so small I am thinking you may even just fab it. If you don't have the knowledge in this that is a pretty nice start to learn.

Brian

**mr48chev** · 07-17-2018, 01:37 PM

The only difference I know of is that the GMC has the hole for the park light. I've seen a lot of GMC fenders that had the hole welded up to put on a Chevy and seen a few that had a hole cut for the park light on a GMC . 54 Fenders for either Chevy or GMC would be a different can of worms as each of those has it's own identity.

I agree, get up into solid metal and trim the fender and the patch to fit. Or find a donor fender to get the section out of. I've had a lot of fenders that were beat up around the headlight but would have been great patch donors.

HRD · 07-17-2018, 11:31 PM

Thanks fellows. That answered my ? quit well. I don't know much here but all I could think of with their answer was the fact that there is no park lite hole punched in it and the patches do extend up into that area. They made no reply as to what gauge the patch was.

I've got a parts trucks just for this reason. It's a 52 and mine is a 51. Should be close to the same metal used during that era. The only thing... that area on those fenders is worst then what I've got.

No, I don't have experience in this area working with sheet metal and have concerns of making that curled lip that's inside of these fenders. I was looking for an easy out to get that.

I agree, I've got to learn somewhere.

Now This; I LOVE LMC. I did not ask this to slander them in anyway. I know they have items I'm going to be getting from them. I love what they do. They truly help fellows like us out. It's just their reply to my ?'s I asked them. Could have been a bad rep, I've been there.

MARTINSR · 07-18-2018, 12:32 AM

I have had VERY GOOD business with LMC that is for sure, they are a class act in my opinion.

Brian

DransportGarage · 07-18-2018, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MARTINSR

<snip ...you may even just fab it. If you don't have the knowledge in this that is a pretty nice start to learn.

Brian

Hey, even I can do it. Here's a couple of pics of my '55 rear fender with its new bottom:

MARTINSR · 07-18-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DransportGarage

Hey, even I can do it. Here's a couple of pics of my '55 rear fender with its new bottom:

Right on!

Brian

**mr48chev** · 07-18-2018, 10:49 AM

There you go, just as well finished on the inside as the outside.

pvienneau · 07-18-2018, 03:51 PM

Hey Dransport, nice work on the fender.

DransportGarage · 07-18-2018, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by pvienneau

Hey Dransport, nice work on the fender.

Thanks! Sometimes I just get lucky!

abig84 · 07-18-2018, 08:47 PM

I was just looking at that site yesterday looking for the rear part of the fender with the 4 bolt holes as my pass side is pretty rough. Seems they sell everything but that part

07-17-2018, 11:22 AM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: LMC fender patch panels I think they are just covering their ars and there wouldn't be an issue. And most certainly use as little as possible, that is one mistake I have seen over the years is guys using the whole patch on something where a few inches would have been plenty. What you have there looks so small I am thinking you may even just fab it. If you don't have the knowledge in this that is a pretty nice start to learn. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

07-17-2018, 01:37 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,709	Re: LMC fender patch panels The only difference I know of is that the GMC has the hole for the park light. I've seen a lot of GMC fenders that had the hole welded up to put on a Chevy and seen a few that had a hole cut for the park light on a GMC . 54 Fenders for either Chevy or GMC would be a different can of worms as each of those has it's own identity. I agree, get up into solid metal and trim the fender and the patch to fit. Or find a donor fender to get the section out of. I've had a lot of fenders that were beat up around the headlight but would have been great patch donors. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-17-2018, 11:31 PM	#4
HRD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Graham, Alabama Posts: 34	Re: LMC fender patch panels Thanks fellows. That answered my ? quit well. I don't know much here but all I could think of with their answer was the fact that there is no park lite hole punched in it and the patches do extend up into that area. They made no reply as to what gauge the patch was. I've got a parts trucks just for this reason. It's a 52 and mine is a 51. Should be close to the same metal used during that era. The only thing... that area on those fenders is worst then what I've got. No, I don't have experience in this area working with sheet metal and have concerns of making that curled lip that's inside of these fenders. I was looking for an easy out to get that. I agree, I've got to learn somewhere. Now This; I LOVE LMC. I did not ask this to slander them in anyway. I know they have items I'm going to be getting from them. I love what they do. They truly help fellows like us out. It's just their reply to my ?'s I asked them. Could have been a bad rep, I've been there. __________________ Hollis

07-18-2018, 12:32 AM	#5
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: LMC fender patch panels I have had VERY GOOD business with LMC that is for sure, they are a class act in my opinion. Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"

07-18-2018, 10:49 AM	#8
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,709	Re: LMC fender patch panels There you go, just as well finished on the inside as the outside. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

07-17-2018, 10:31 AM	#1
HRD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Graham, Alabama Posts: 34	LMC fender patch panels Was wandering if anyone has used these lower front fender patches from LMC. Listed as item #1 under Steel Body Patch Panels here. http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/ca/full.aspx?Page=10 The catalog lists them as Chevy only under Applications. I emailed tech at LMC and they responded that if the catalog doesn’t list them for GMC they could not guarantee that they would even work for my propose. I’m thinking that they will work but just don’t have the park lite hole punched that a GMC would need. I do not plan on needing to go that high on my fenders for what I need to patch. What are some of you’ll thought? Thanks for the help. My areas I need the patches for. Both sides are about the same. Attached Images __________________ Hollis

07-18-2018, 03:51 PM	#9
pvienneau Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 695	Re: LMC fender patch panels Hey Dransport, nice work on the fender. __________________ Pat 1949 unmolested Indy Farm Deluxe AD 1949 Standard 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=581544

07-18-2018, 08:47 PM	#11
abig84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: wheaton IL Posts: 659	Re: LMC fender patch panels I was just looking at that site yesterday looking for the rear part of the fender with the 4 bolt holes as my pass side is pretty rough. Seems they sell everything but that part



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