Low 54:
You know, you might be onto something. 47-54 long beds are much more plentiful. But instead of widening 47-54 fenders, I would try to find some 37-46 fenders and widen those. Just weld the holes in the bed and position the new fenders where you need them. That would solve any cab to axle problems. Or, I really liked what Shawn did to modify a set of big truck front fenders.
I think part of the styling beauty of the art deco (and earlier) trucks is how the fenders gently roll up and over the tire and end up sloping down to a point like a boattail speedster. The 47-54 trucks kind of have an oblong, almost egg-shaped rear fender, which looks fine on the truck they were designed for, but really looks out of place on a pre-war designed truck. If you don't believe me, I've got pictures of how mine was rigged from a previous owner. Uggh.
Hey Bob G. Just keep on putzin' around with the '77 and at that rate, maybe I'll beat ya and get my 46 done first!!!
Bob
