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| | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 | Does anyone have any suggestions for bracing the lower rear of the rear fenders that hangs below the bed? They seem very vulnerable at this point, and the strap metal on the outside looks like ----. Thanks, Scott | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 182 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 182 | 41-46 fenders are not all the same. Chevrolet progressively added reinforcement to that area during the run, so their modifications could be followed if you have an earlier truck. What year is your truck? | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 | | | | | | Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2010 Posts: 775 | My 46 has a 3/8 rod that ties back to the frame. The rod is flatened each end with a bolt hole. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 | Where does it attach to the fender? Also the other bracket that is the only one that I think came on the 41, do the bolt heads just protrude on the outside of the fender? I also see that in 46 they added one to the top middle of the fender, how does this attach? Thanks, Scott | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,123 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,123 | On my '46 rear fenders the top bracket was held in place with rivets. The bottom bracket was bolted with head, protruding. I am uncertain that was as it came from the factory, but it sure looks like it might have been. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 | I have been looking at restorations in the gallery and photo buckets and don't see bolt heads, or rivets protruding on rear fenders I'm curious what others are doing? | | | | | Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 182 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 182 | Rivets were used at the factory. They were painted with the fenders and had a low profile head, so they aren't that noticeable. Some people weld the bracket to the fender instead of using rivets. Some people bondo over the rivets.  | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 | Are those type of rivets still available? | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 | Just another suggestion, although not stock, but on my 48 Chevy 3100 I used button head stainless fasteners and didn't even paint them; maybe not the look you're after but practical, and I have gotten some positive comments. https://flickr.com/photos/17941370@N03/sets/72157663666850532 | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 | [url=https://flickr.com/photos/17941370@N03/sets/72157663666850532/url] | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 | ......sorry, but I'm having problems posting the pictures...let me try again: Fender Brace Fasteners | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 | Sorry but I'm having trouble posting the pictures, let me try again: Fender Brace Fasteners | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 | | | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 256 | I'm back; I hate computers. Let me try sharing these photos again. https://flic.kr/s/aHskt4VSrs | | | | | Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,123 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,123 | Yea! Success!!!
Thank you for posting the photo link. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 170 | Yeah that looks clean, I'm thinking stainless clutch head 1/4" bolts might just be the ticket. Thanks, Scott | | |
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