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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 08:52 AM
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New Steel Front Wheel Wells

I would like to find a vendor for a pair of new front steel wheel wells for my 66 442. I have found a couple that sell them for a Chevelle, but none yet for Olds. Since many parts from the A-body cars interchange, I am wondering if those Chebby parts will fit in my Olds? (unless someone out there has a set of plastic ones at a similar price.....)
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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i was told that they are not the same but i have no idea for myself. i know very little about 66 and 67. i have a very nice driver side wheel well from a 67 if it would be the same as 66? i have $150 plus shipping on it.
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 12:26 PM
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Aren't the 66/67 inner liners metal?
As far as interchange - I don't have that handy but one of the biggies will be whether the liner bolt holes match the profile of the fender where they bolt up.
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Yes, the stock 66 fender wells are metal. What I meant was that I am only able to find Plastic ones on the market, and of course for several hundred dollars more than steel. I can find metal ones for Chevelles. I would think that they should be the same, just looking for clarification.
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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i think the plastic ones came in 4 doors and waggons. mine is metal.
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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Well, I may not have the actual cars to compare so I did what I thought might be the next best thing. I went on the web and looked for engine bay pics. The 2 inner liners do not look the same at all.

Here's the 66 Cutlass engine bay showing liners


And here's the 66/67 Chevelle engine bay
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 04:04 PM
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Bummer. Thank you for taking the time to look up that info!! Anyone know where I can get them?
Old Jun 27, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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66 and 67 Olds A body is the only interchange for inner fenders, no aftermarket offered.

Henry
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