55.2-59 '59 4x4 Build

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Some progress lately. Covered epoxy primered parts with gray high build primer. Got the cab set on the frame. Bought aftermarket front fenders, only to find out they don’t fit. I tried a second vendor and they were from the same source in Taiwan with a different label on the box. I foolishly sold my original fenders before trying new ones. I’m currently looking for a pair of good originals. I found a right one in rough but salvageable condition, but would rather find better ones.

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Hi guys,
I searched far and wide and found a good left fender in NorCal, and I happened to be near there in the bay area at the time, so I bought it. It needs rear lower corner replaced, but that's an easy fix. The seller had a beautiful custom made quad-cab 68 4x4, as well as a 55 panel NAPCO 4x4 he was selling.

Then after I returned home, I found a complete front end - both fenders, grill, inner fenders and radiator support, just an hour from home. They're in decent shape but will need lower rear corners replaced. I haven't had a chance to try them on yet. Now I'm stoked!

Unfortunately, a shoulder injury has kept me from making much progress, and now I'll be leaving for two weeks on family vacation. The weather is perfect. I'm hoping good weather will continue so I can get back to it soon.

Some recent pics will follow. When I tried to upload, I got an error message that a security token is missing, so I notified admin. The black aftermarket fenders look great from a distance but the fit is really bad. When I put the used originals on, the bolt holes and contours all lined up perfectly. Some of us just have to learn the hard way. LOL