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Old June 5th, 2016, 03:38 PM
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Fender difference?

What's the difference in fenders between a 70 and a 72? Was talking to a guy with glass fenders off a 70. Said they'd fit my 72 with no differences otherwise (still match up to grilles, hood, bumper, bezels etc). Can anyone shed any light on this please?
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Old June 5th, 2016, 04:11 PM
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fyi

They fit the same 70-72. You are good to go.


When doing a correct resto 1970 fenders lack the impact crush zone ripples at the tops of the inner fenders that are seen on the 71-72 fenders. With fiberglass fenders none of that matters.
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Cool, Thanks!!!
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Old June 6th, 2016, 06:34 AM
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The repro fenders and the GM originals that were available in the parts system are all the 71-72 versions with the crumple zone dimples. This makes usable 1970 fenders highly sought-after by restorers who understand the difference. There is a thread from 2012 that has photos.

1970:



1971/72:

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