Anyone used reproduction inner fenders?
#1
Anyone used reproduction inner fenders?
Has anyone used reproduction plastic inner fenders from Fusick or OPGI? I was curious about quality, at 340-400 for a set I'm not sure if they're worth it...
Reason being, I took my fenders off to simplify rebuilding my front suspension. In doing so I found that about half of the bolt holes in my inner fenders are torn through. So I'm in the market for some repros or a set with solid bolt holes if someone has some, I'm in central MA.
Car is a 1968 442
Reason being, I took my fenders off to simplify rebuilding my front suspension. In doing so I found that about half of the bolt holes in my inner fenders are torn through. So I'm in the market for some repros or a set with solid bolt holes if someone has some, I'm in central MA.
Car is a 1968 442
#3
So if you have a set of 69's in good shape I'd be interested, roughly where are you in MA?
Last edited by rothlane'68; February 3rd, 2016 at 06:39 PM. Reason: clarification
#5
Nice, sounds like your about 40 minutes north of me
I was just hoping not to drive to pittsfield or something...
If that set of 69's turn up I'd deffinitely be interested, let me know if you find them and I'll pm you my e-mail address.
I was just hoping not to drive to pittsfield or something...
If that set of 69's turn up I'd deffinitely be interested, let me know if you find them and I'll pm you my e-mail address.
#6
68's are one year only. You could probably make a 69 work but not a 70-72. It's a totally different fender profile.
Send a PM to dnmfranco. He had a couple sets. They weren't perfect but at least one side wasn't bad. He lives in New Hartford, CT
#7
You can repair them. Here's how...get a small piece of sheet metal like an 1 1/2" wide by 3" bend the 3" length around the hole. Now you have like an 1 1/2" square of metal front and back over the hole. Rivet that homemade clip together with like 4 rivets. Drill a hole where it should be. Get a body clip nut and push it over the metal, align holes. Repeat as required. This repair will be invisible because the lip of the outer fender will cover it. It will be stronger than stock. It's cheap + easy........
#8
Whaaaaaat?
Really???
so the OEM red inners I have been saving for aeons might be '69 and not '68 at all???
Curses.
Any specifics on how '68 differs from '69, how one can tell by looking at 'em?
#9
I Like the way you think...
Mr. Olds,
That is a great idea. I am suffering from the same problem in that most of the bolt holes in the plastic tore while trying to remove the rust-seized mounting bolts. I was trying to figure out a way to back-fill or repair the plastic, in a manner strong enough to hold up to driving.
Your solution is quick and workable. Thanks for sharing!
That is a great idea. I am suffering from the same problem in that most of the bolt holes in the plastic tore while trying to remove the rust-seized mounting bolts. I was trying to figure out a way to back-fill or repair the plastic, in a manner strong enough to hold up to driving.
Your solution is quick and workable. Thanks for sharing!
#11
Retroranger, I'd still be interested in the 69's if they're in good shape.
Mr Olds, Thanks, I may just give that a shot, I really like the idea a lot, I don't own a rivet gun but saving $ on parts and buying tools instead and doing it yourself is always fun.
#13
Dean just told me they were the same. I'd defer to him because he knows better than I. Sorry to confuse everyone
#15
Sem, as well as others, make a two part epoxy for repairing plastic bumper covers. It is black to boot.
The process is use a small piece of mesh drywall tape(This has a sticky side)
stick it to the repair area. Then mix up the epoxy to fill the area and the hole thats torn out. Once set, sand/feether , redrill the mounting holes and if you are a real perfectionist paint the area/blend with sem Black trim paint restorer.
I have been using this method for years with 100% success and durability.
If you need the part numbers of the products let me know.
The process is use a small piece of mesh drywall tape(This has a sticky side)
stick it to the repair area. Then mix up the epoxy to fill the area and the hole thats torn out. Once set, sand/feether , redrill the mounting holes and if you are a real perfectionist paint the area/blend with sem Black trim paint restorer.
I have been using this method for years with 100% success and durability.
If you need the part numbers of the products let me know.
#16
Another great idea!
Sem, as well as others, make a two part epoxy for repairing plastic bumper covers. It is black to boot.
The process is use a small piece of mesh drywall tape(This has a sticky side)
stick it to the repair area. Then mix up the epoxy to fill the area and the hole thats torn out. Once set, sand/feether , redrill the mounting holes and if you are a real perfectionist paint the area/blend with sem Black trim paint restorer.
I have been using this method for years with 100% success and durability.
If you need the part numbers of the products let me know.
The process is use a small piece of mesh drywall tape(This has a sticky side)
stick it to the repair area. Then mix up the epoxy to fill the area and the hole thats torn out. Once set, sand/feether , redrill the mounting holes and if you are a real perfectionist paint the area/blend with sem Black trim paint restorer.
I have been using this method for years with 100% success and durability.
If you need the part numbers of the products let me know.
#17
Sem, as well as others, make a two part epoxy for repairing plastic bumper covers. It is black to boot.
The process is use a small piece of mesh drywall tape(This has a sticky side)
stick it to the repair area. Then mix up the epoxy to fill the area and the hole thats torn out. Once set, sand/feether , redrill the mounting holes and if you are a real perfectionist paint the area/blend with sem Black trim paint restorer.
I have been using this method for years with 100% success and durability.
If you need the part numbers of the products let me know.
The process is use a small piece of mesh drywall tape(This has a sticky side)
stick it to the repair area. Then mix up the epoxy to fill the area and the hole thats torn out. Once set, sand/feether , redrill the mounting holes and if you are a real perfectionist paint the area/blend with sem Black trim paint restorer.
I have been using this method for years with 100% success and durability.
If you need the part numbers of the products let me know.
Ben
#19
Last week in another thread a guy (rob frm TX) IIRC w a blue 68 posted he used the red repro liners and after some fitting time and a heat gun was satisfied w the fit....I'll see if I can find the thread.
Done and done
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post892993
Done and done
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...tml#post892993
Last edited by RetroRanger; February 7th, 2016 at 03:18 PM.
#20
While everyone is here, does anyone know of a part number/supplier for the small rubber plug/bumper that mounts rearward on the inboard side of the fender well? These were rotting on mine and I can't seem to find a supplier for them. Also, what the heck are these things for???
If no-one knows what I'm talking about I can post some pictures later...
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