Wrinkled Inner Fenders - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

TA_C10 · 07-30-2019, 11:04 PM

Need some advice. Is this normal? Can I fix it or should it be replaced?

I ordered new inner fenders from LMCTruck. The drivers side is slick, no issues. The passenger side has some crazy wrinkles in it. Is this normal? Can I fix this? Or should I have it replaced?

Drivers side is fine.....

Southpaw69 · 07-30-2019, 11:21 PM

I'm no expert but it seems like if one is smooth, they both should be. That wrinkled one looks pretty bad.

**Smitty** · 07-30-2019, 11:26 PM

Worn out dies, and poor quality control. I think I would send it back with a picture of the good one so they know what your expectations are. Might save a lot of back and forth. I would give a call to customer service before sending it back. Might be ahead returning it and see if you can get a quality one from one of the board venders. I worked at a Navy rework facility and parts like that back in the day were formed with a drop hammer. When the dies were getting worn that is the type of part you would get. Although they may be done with some other method. now. Unacceptable.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 07-31-2019, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Smitty

Worn out dies, and poor quality control. I think I would send it back with a picture of the good one so they know what your expectations are. Might save a lot of back and forth. I would give a call to customer service before sending it back. Might be ahead returning it and see if you can get a quality one from one of the board venders. I worked at a Navy rework facility and parts like that back in the day were formed with a drop hammer. When the dies were getting worn that is the type of part you would get. Although they may be done with some other method. now. Unacceptable.

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**1971Stepside** · 07-31-2019, 11:16 AM

My passenger had a couple wrinkles in it, but nothing like the pics above. I sanded it down and filled it with all metal.

cebra · 07-31-2019, 11:19 AM

I would definitely send that one back. I have a rocker that looks similar unfortunately.

cypressbog · 07-31-2019, 12:23 PM

I wouldn't accept that. They may end up sending you a replacement and tell you to keep that one.

TA_C10 · 07-31-2019, 01:58 PM

Thanks everyone. I called LMC and they are sending me a new one. And they are picking the damaged one up. Problem solved.

For anyone rebuilding their truck that is just starting plan in the future. That's something I have learned the most is ordering parts online no matter who it is has problems. UPS damaged parts in transit, lmc manufacturer sent bad part, brothers sent wrong part number, etc etc etc. So when you need something right away, and you jump to rockauto or Amazon for quick shipping, you still may not get it and your SOL...

cypressbog · 07-31-2019, 04:59 PM

That's good news. I've dealt with LMC once back in 2003 and they were very responsive when I had an issue.

toolboxchev · 07-31-2019, 11:47 PM

What does LMC stand for?

**Boog** · 08-01-2019, 05:52 AM

Long Motor Corporation

Redneck Rydes · 08-01-2019, 10:19 PM

LMC lose my cash

TA_C10 · 08-02-2019, 02:15 PM

Just got the call from LMC today and they called to tell me it's not cost efficient to pickup the bad fender so it looks like I'm stuck with it. Anybody want this thing?

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**RenoKeene** · 08-02-2019, 02:33 PM

LMC is good for the little odd stuff nobody else has, not so much sheet metal.
Great catalog though.

**Steeveedee** · 08-02-2019, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TA_C10

Just got the call from LMC today and they called to tell me it's not cost efficient to pickup the bad fender so it looks like I'm stuck with it. Anybody want this thing?

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Ha! Put it in the recycle bin so it goes back to China for another try.

palallin · 08-02-2019, 10:32 PM

If I needed one, I would use it, but I don't need one. I hope someone will take advantage of your offer.

toolboxchev · 08-03-2019, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TA_C10

Just got the call from LMC today and they called to tell me it's not cost efficient to pickup the bad fender so it looks like I'm stuck with it. Anybody want this thing?

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If you paid for it on your credit card they will stuff it up their arse with a little coaxing.

CG · 08-03-2019, 12:32 PM

It sounds like you are saying LMC is just saying keep it and not sticking you with having to purchase two. If that's the case I would hang on to it if you planning on building any more of these trucks. That side usually gets corroded because of battery leakage. You could probably use it to help repair one that has corrosion issues.

TA_C10 · 08-03-2019, 04:47 PM

They are sending me a new replacement. I'm stuck with the wrinkled one because they don't want it back. I don't have room to keep it so I would rather just get rid of it. If someone pays shipping they can have it for that. Or if your local to DFW area come get it! Otherwise it's going up on FB Marketplace, those hounds will buy anything lol.

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merlin3 · 08-04-2019, 06:00 PM

Any parts from LMC are going to be absolute garbage.

07-30-2019, 11:04 PM	#1
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Wrinkled Inner Fenders Need some advice. Is this normal? Can I fix it or should it be replaced? I ordered new inner fenders from LMCTruck. The drivers side is slick, no issues. The passenger side has some crazy wrinkles in it. Is this normal? Can I fix this? Or should I have it replaced? Drivers side is fine..... __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

07-30-2019, 11:21 PM	#2
Southpaw69 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 92	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders I'm no expert but it seems like if one is smooth, they both should be. That wrinkled one looks pretty bad.

07-30-2019, 11:26 PM	#3
Smitty Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spring Valley, Ca. Posts: 1,108	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders Worn out dies, and poor quality control. I think I would send it back with a picture of the good one so they know what your expectations are. Might save a lot of back and forth. I would give a call to customer service before sending it back. Might be ahead returning it and see if you can get a quality one from one of the board venders. I worked at a Navy rework facility and parts like that back in the day were formed with a drop hammer. When the dies were getting worn that is the type of part you would get. Although they may be done with some other method. now. Unacceptable. __________________ Smitty '71 Short Fleetside Spring Valley, Ca. Last edited by Smitty; 07-30-2019 at 11:30 PM. Reason: Additional thought

07-31-2019, 11:16 AM	#5
1971Stepside Almost Satisfied Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 2,932	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders My passenger had a couple wrinkles in it, but nothing like the pics above. I sanded it down and filled it with all metal. __________________ 1971 C10 Stepside. LSx 6.0 with BTR Stage IV, Speed Engineering Headers, 4L80e transmission w/3200 Circle-D Stall. 3.73. Posi. Purchased this truck when I was 17. I started the rebuild (or take apart) in 1993. I have drug it around all over the country in pieces. Finally back on the road in 2021. "I can't complain, but sometimes I still do. Life's been good to me so far."

07-31-2019, 11:19 AM	#6
cebra Registered User Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Durham, North Carolina Posts: 782	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders I would definitely send that one back. I have a rocker that looks similar unfortunately. __________________ My Daily Driver Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=755668

07-31-2019, 12:23 PM	#7
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders I wouldn't accept that. They may end up sending you a replacement and tell you to keep that one.

07-31-2019, 01:58 PM	#8
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders Thanks everyone. I called LMC and they are sending me a new one. And they are picking the damaged one up. Problem solved. For anyone rebuilding their truck that is just starting plan in the future. That's something I have learned the most is ordering parts online no matter who it is has problems. UPS damaged parts in transit, lmc manufacturer sent bad part, brothers sent wrong part number, etc etc etc. So when you need something right away, and you jump to rockauto or Amazon for quick shipping, you still may not get it and your SOL... __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money". Last edited by TA_C10; 07-31-2019 at 05:01 PM.

07-31-2019, 04:59 PM	#9
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders That's good news. I've dealt with LMC once back in 2003 and they were very responsive when I had an issue.

07-31-2019, 11:47 PM	#10
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders What does LMC stand for?

08-01-2019, 05:52 AM	#11
Boog laying low Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Searcy, Ark. USA Posts: 13,017	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders Long Motor Corporation __________________ Boog 69 Chevy stepside, 358/T350, 4.11 posi, 4.5/4 drop, rallys, poboy driver primer is finer 91 Chevy sportside, Tahoe, Yukon & GMC Crewcab All GM..'nuff said. I stand for the flag and kneel at the cross

08-01-2019, 10:19 PM	#12
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders LMC lose my cash

08-02-2019, 02:15 PM	#13
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders Just got the call from LMC today and they called to tell me it's not cost efficient to pickup the bad fender so it looks like I'm stuck with it. Anybody want this thing? . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

08-02-2019, 02:33 PM	#14
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,011	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders LMC is good for the little odd stuff nobody else has, not so much sheet metal. Great catalog though. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-02-2019, 10:32 PM	#16
palallin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: St. James, MO Posts: 1,239	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders If I needed one, I would use it, but I don't need one. I hope someone will take advantage of your offer. __________________ '69 Longstep K-10: 327/SM465/T-221/Closed Knuckle Dana44/12-bolt.

08-03-2019, 12:32 PM	#18
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,791	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders It sounds like you are saying LMC is just saying keep it and not sticking you with having to purchase two. If that's the case I would hang on to it if you planning on building any more of these trucks. That side usually gets corroded because of battery leakage. You could probably use it to help repair one that has corrosion issues. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …



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08-03-2019, 04:47 PM	#19
TA_C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 1,353	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders They are sending me a new replacement. I'm stuck with the wrinkled one because they don't want it back. I don't have room to keep it so I would rather just get rid of it. If someone pays shipping they can have it for that. Or if your local to DFW area come get it! Otherwise it's going up on FB Marketplace, those hounds will buy anything lol. . __________________ TA_C10 Stage 1 build - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=8333444 "It's only money".

08-04-2019, 06:00 PM	#20
merlin3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: nantucket,ma Posts: 230	Re: Wrinkled Inner Fenders Any parts from LMC are going to be absolute garbage.

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