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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Body, Glass & Paint => Topic started by: bry593 on December 03, 2008, 01:33:13 pm

Title: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: bry593 on December 03, 2008, 01:33:13 pm
where can i find fenders for an '80 chevy pickup that fit well?  the fenders i currently have were imports (jc whitney) and have horrible gaps between them and the hood, and one side does not fit well up against the corner of the cab near the window.  also, it appears that the hinge mount is high on one causing the back of my hood to be high.

i restored this truck about ten years ago and it is now in need of a new paint job.  i don't want to go through the cheapo fender thing again.  for the last ten years i've lived with the crummy fit, but am ready to do it right this time.  can you help me out?
Title: Re: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: frogman68 on December 03, 2008, 01:34:17 pm
Try this link good price and quick shipping

http://store.73-87chevytrucks.com/merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=7&Category_Code=7F
Title: Re: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: bry593 on December 03, 2008, 01:51:28 pm
i'll gladly pay $155, but i have to be convinced they fit like originals.  has anyone personally fitted these up?  are these imports?  factory tooling?

also need a supplier for a good hood.  mine has the usual buckle in the middle.
Title: Re: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: ccz145a on December 03, 2008, 02:12:25 pm
I bought a set and they're A+. Had to widen a few holes, but that is normal.

(http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=9396.0;attach=4695)
Title: Re: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: bry593 on December 03, 2008, 03:27:53 pm
does look like you got a good fit.  pretty consistent spacing between the hood/fender...  where did you get that hood?

btw, nice looking truck.  i retained my chrome as well.  it's a bit more effort, but breaks up the bland slab side and keeps it classy.
Title: Re: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: bry593 on December 03, 2008, 05:25:51 pm
ccz, are these goomark fenders?  i know goodmark from camaro restores and have never had a problem...
Title: Re: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: Captkaos on December 03, 2008, 06:23:43 pm
The fenders on CCZ's truck are the ones from my site.  They are goodmark fenders.  It is all I will sell for 73-80 trucks.  They have the best fit by far.  78 chevardo has them on his truck also.

His hood came from a salvage yard donor.  BTW no one makes a decent stock hood.
Title: Re: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: 80stepsideguy on December 05, 2008, 04:26:07 pm
Although these pics are in the test fitting i had to do a tiny bit of tweaking to bring the top lip part of the fender in but over all they fit great on the truck.And they too came from chris here thru his store..

(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb112/ramsportguy/IMGP0137.jpg)


(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb112/ramsportguy/IMGP0139.jpg)


(http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb112/ramsportguy/IMGP0140.jpg)

thanks
pat
Title: Re: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: 78 Chevyrado on December 05, 2008, 11:14:39 pm
Here's my goodmark fender, I like it.  I'd buy another one next time too.

(http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t195/wes2880/78%20C20/RightFrontClip5.jpg)
Title: Re: Where to buy '73-'80 Fenders?
Post by: JJSZABO on December 06, 2008, 10:26:09 pm
May I suggest genuine GM fenders from the salvage yard - you can find really good ones.  If not, I highly recommend Chris's  Goodmark fenders!!  Fast shipping and good quality as you can see. ;)