Storing fenders

Insane403Olds · May 21st, 2009, 01:34 PM

Hello, i'm working on a frame up resto of a 72 Cutlass HT and now i got the front end of but what is the best way to store fenders?
Is it a problem if the lay on the floor for a while or do they get out of shape?

Thanks

Allan R · May 21st, 2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Insane403Olds

Hello, i'm working on a frame up resto of a 72 Cutlass HT and now i got the front end of but what is the best way to store fenders?
Is it a problem if the lay on the floor for a while or do they get out of shape?

Thanks

If you have the space, hang em on the wall or in the garage trusses. Leaving them on the floor usually someone steps on them or they get dented by someone using it for a temporary table. Don't think they'll go out of shape. You can store them on the floor if you want, but I'd put them up a little on a piece of cardboard or wood so they arent in direct contact with the concrete or any moisture that might puddle under them. Whatever you do, don't put them outside just covered with a tarp. You could end up with rodents using them for nesting.

FYI, I'm using my basement to store some of the larger options and glass that I am planning to put into my car a little later. Takes up some space, but it's really climate controlled in the house + I have an undertanding Mrs. who lets me get away with it. (for now anyway)

2blu442 · May 21st, 2009, 06:58 PM

I have extra fenders stood on end, the end closest to the door on the ground leaned up against the back side of my garage. The warning about this is if you still have the short piece of chrome trim on the top rear of the fender this can break them off.

Yes I found out the hard way! John

Yellowstatue · May 22nd, 2009, 03:41 AM

I hang my fenders horizontally from the floor joists in my basement...try that you mice..

Lady72nRob71 · May 22nd, 2009, 06:05 AM

Since most of us down south are not blessed with basements, I use the attic!

Fenders are light and I have a set up there now for my old ford, should I ever decide to go that far with it. I need to try to get a hood up there, too.

Of course if you have a good paint job on them, you would want to wrap 'em well in paper before handling to protect the finish.

Yellowstatue · May 23rd, 2009, 03:55 AM

I can't get into my attic because there are 12 inches of insulation to protect the occupants from white meteorite attack and freezing to death after the sun goes down...

citcapp · May 23rd, 2009, 08:04 AM

Rob, being single and all I would have thought you would hang yours in the living room and call it wall art

lshlsh2 · May 23rd, 2009, 11:25 AM

I would be more than willing to store them on my 71 cutlass.

Wouldn't even charge you any rent.

Larry

Lady72nRob71 · May 23rd, 2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by citcapp

Rob, being single and all I would have thought you would hang yours in the living room and call it wall art

Unfortunately the two spare doors and hood are taking that area...

j/k...

May 21st, 2009, 01:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Insane403Olds Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3	Storing fenders Hello, i'm working on a frame up resto of a 72 Cutlass HT and now i got the front end of but what is the best way to store fenders? Is it a problem if the lay on the floor for a while or do they get out of shape? Thanks

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2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	I have extra fenders stood on end, the end closest to the door on the ground leaned up against the back side of my garage. The warning about this is if you still have the short piece of chrome trim on the top rear of the fender this can break them off. Yes I found out the hard way! John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

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Yellowstatue Certified Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Too close to Toronto!! Posts: 567	Well hung I hang my fenders horizontally from the floor joists in my basement...try that you mice.. __________________ '57 S88 HC et al; '68 442 M20; '68 442 M21; '68 W30; '68 Vista et al; '80 -'84 Regency et al; '96,'98.'99 Aurora..Ignition ON

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Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	Since most of us down south are not blessed with basements, I use the attic! Fenders are light and I have a set up there now for my old ford, should I ever decide to go that far with it. I need to try to get a hood up there, too. Of course if you have a good paint job on them, you would want to wrap 'em well in paper before handling to protect the finish. __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

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Yellowstatue Certified Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Too close to Toronto!! Posts: 567	Missle protection I can't get into my attic because there are 12 inches of insulation to protect the occupants from white meteorite attack and freezing to death after the sun goes down... __________________ '57 S88 HC et al; '68 442 M20; '68 442 M21; '68 W30; '68 Vista et al; '80 -'84 Regency et al; '96,'98.'99 Aurora..Ignition ON

May 23rd, 2009, 08:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	Rob, being single and all I would have thought you would hang yours in the living room and call it wall art __________________ Pat 1957 Super 88 with a 455 1948 2dr series 76 with a 455

May 23rd, 2009, 11:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
lshlsh2 71 cutlass convertible Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Trappe, MD Posts: 179	I would be more than willing to store them on my 71 cutlass. Wouldn't even charge you any rent. Larry

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