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kaycee · 03-24-2021, 09:22 PM

Not worth it will have to cut complete fender up to make patches for my originals , both sides. Ordered from Summit =AMD fenders that are in a TRi-PLUS box don't know if there the same or not . I knew it was going to be a luck of the draw at the start but dam . Basically needed 2 half fenders as mine were rusted top to bottom plus brace. figured the 2 halves plus the brace and shipping it was only about $6 more to get the complete fender and get shipping at reduced rate from Summit . Just mocked it up and gave an eyeball on the door gap and the front fender tip is about 3/8" short by the headlight grille area . Man what a let down I was told by some body guys that the other brands aren't any better Sherman, GOODMARK

**The Rocknrod** · 03-25-2021, 07:46 AM

Your not alone. There have been many complaints on the fender fitment for our trucks.

**cwcarpenter98** · 03-25-2021, 12:07 PM

I saw a truck this weekend that definitely had aftermarket front fenders. The top point didn't line up at all with the grille support panel and the piece in the center, front of the grille was no where near close on the gaps. You could see right through the gaps.

The worst part about it is that some parts are great while others are crap.
Fenders: junk
Core support from AMD: fit perfectly on my truck

**aotte1** · 03-26-2021, 10:14 PM

Agree in general that fenders are some of the worst reproduction parts for years 60 to 72’. Not sure, but they may be complicated to fabricate because of the multiple surfaces that need to align. Even certain NOS GM fenders do not align. Example newer NOS 70-72 Buick Skylark/GS front fenders are welded with arch that does not match hood curvature. Spot welds need to be removed and recurved.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 03-29-2021, 11:46 AM

And my son thought I was crazy for keeping my rusty (only in the bottom rear) original fenders. Just need some patch panels. Easy fix.

kaycee · 04-01-2021, 05:47 PM

Got around to test fitting both fenders today ,drivers side is crap 3/8"gap at door and still short on the front . I only test fit the drvs side awhile back at the time so beings today was nice out I thought I would try again NOPE drivers side is still crap may see about returning it,the pass. side however is allmost perfect gap at door and it even matches the front grille area I was ready to ship both back but maybe just the drivers side .

**bhc41051** · 04-01-2021, 06:49 PM

Been there, done that. However my body guy said The NOS fenders he put on my 75 didn't fit any better than reproductions.

franken · 04-02-2021, 03:23 AM

This is a suggestion that as many have said, there are few makers of parts, but many sellers.

kaycee · 04-02-2021, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhc41051

Been there, done that. However my body guy said The NOS fenders he put on my 75 didn't fit any better than reproductions.

Thats the way mine is, not putting that on

**pdxhall** · 04-02-2021, 01:05 PM

Fenders were one of the first repo parts for our trucks and it seem as though the makers are unwilling to correct the problems. I would never buy a complete fender. They make some real good lower fender patches and rear braces and you can probably still hunt around for a front portions. My truck was a stock survivor built in the Fremont plant and doing a complete rebuild I have found several places where parts were manipulated to make fit. So nothing about these trucks is perfect but it sure is fun trying to make them that way.

03-24-2021, 09:22 PM	#1
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	AMD Fenders Not worth it will have to cut complete fender up to make patches for my originals , both sides. Ordered from Summit =AMD fenders that are in a TRi-PLUS box don't know if there the same or not . I knew it was going to be a luck of the draw at the start but dam . Basically needed 2 half fenders as mine were rusted top to bottom plus brace. figured the 2 halves plus the brace and shipping it was only about $6 more to get the complete fender and get shipping at reduced rate from Summit . Just mocked it up and gave an eyeball on the door gap and the front fender tip is about 3/8" short by the headlight grille area . Man what a let down I was told by some body guys that the other brands aren't any better Sherman, GOODMARK __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

03-25-2021, 07:46 AM	#2
The Rocknrod Moderator Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: China Spring, TX Posts: 7,280	Re: AMD Fenders Your not alone. There have been many complaints on the fender fitment for our trucks. __________________ Master Chief, US Navy, Retired 1964 C10 Step-side Short Bed - In Progress 2009 2500HD Duramax LTZ 1948 GMC Panel 1956 Big Window Stepside 1953 5 Window Chevy Stepside 1932 Coupe New Seat Foam for Bench Seats?

03-25-2021, 12:07 PM	#3
cwcarpenter98 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Hickory Flat, GA Posts: 4,431	Re: AMD Fenders I saw a truck this weekend that definitely had aftermarket front fenders. The top point didn't line up at all with the grille support panel and the piece in the center, front of the grille was no where near close on the gaps. You could see right through the gaps. The worst part about it is that some parts are great while others are crap. Fenders: junk Core support from AMD: fit perfectly on my truck __________________ Christian Carpenter 1963 C10 - Frankentruck 283, Muncie 3 speed with overdrive Overdrive wiring here 1963-ish truck bed trailer - Half-Wit 1981 C10 - Penny 305, th350 --> Soon to be 350, Saginaw 4 speed 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport "I'll put it simple: if you're going hard enough left, you'll find yourself turning right." - Doc Hudson

03-26-2021, 10:14 PM	#4
aotte1 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lousiville Ky Posts: 2,637	Re: AMD Fenders Agree in general that fenders are some of the worst reproduction parts for years 60 to 72’. Not sure, but they may be complicated to fabricate because of the multiple surfaces that need to align. Even certain NOS GM fenders do not align. Example newer NOS 70-72 Buick Skylark/GS front fenders are welded with arch that does not match hood curvature. Spot welds need to be removed and recurved. Last edited by aotte1; 03-26-2021 at 10:32 PM.

03-29-2021, 11:46 AM	#5
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,779	Re: AMD Fenders And my son thought I was crazy for keeping my rusty (only in the bottom rear) original fenders. Just need some patch panels. Easy fix. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

04-01-2021, 05:47 PM	#6
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,445	Re: AMD Fenders Got around to test fitting both fenders today ,drivers side is crap 3/8"gap at door and still short on the front . I only test fit the drvs side awhile back at the time so beings today was nice out I thought I would try again NOPE drivers side is still crap may see about returning it,the pass. side however is allmost perfect gap at door and it even matches the front grille area I was ready to ship both back but maybe just the drivers side . __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

04-01-2021, 06:49 PM	#7
bhc41051 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Otway OH Posts: 788	Re: AMD Fenders Been there, done that. However my body guy said The NOS fenders he put on my 75 didn't fit any better than reproductions. Attached Images Last edited by bhc41051; 04-01-2021 at 06:52 PM. Reason: Content

04-02-2021, 03:23 AM	#8
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,058	Re: AMD Fenders This is a suggestion that as many have said, there are few makers of parts, but many sellers.

04-02-2021, 01:05 PM	#10
pdxhall Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona Posts: 2,067	Re: AMD Fenders Fenders were one of the first repo parts for our trucks and it seem as though the makers are unwilling to correct the problems. I would never buy a complete fender. They make some real good lower fender patches and rear braces and you can probably still hunt around for a front portions. My truck was a stock survivor built in the Fremont plant and doing a complete rebuild I have found several places where parts were manipulated to make fit. So nothing about these trucks is perfect but it sure is fun trying to make them that way. __________________ Sanity'66 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=515110 Long bed, Fleetside, Small back window I've Done So Much, With So Little, For So Long, That Now I Can Do Anything With Nothing.



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