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Just purchased a '38 Chevy pickup. Was told that the bed was originally a long bed and had been shortened. Most of the bed side fender holes have been filled. The rear fenders that came with the truck are fiberglass and do not have pre-drilled mounting holes. Are there any drawings available that might show the bed sides with the fender mounting holes? If not, would the best route be to mount the running boards, then work my way back? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

You might want to look at the 1938 Specifications Manual (maybe you have) and determine what model size truck you have.

The wheel base would be a good piece of identification information?
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/38index.htm

Do you have a Vehicle Serial Number?
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/38index.htm
http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com/chevyresto/3804.htm

Thanks for the reference links. I also found some excellent information on the MAR-K website.

Depending on whose glass fenders you have, they likely would not fit your hole pattern anyhow. Might be best to fill in existing holes in bed sides and start fresh.
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