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I am hoping this is the right forum. I purchased a 1940 truck from a Iowa dealer. Tons of pics, etc. When it arrived, I saw that all 4 fenders were welded on. (4 spot welds each) The front fenders did not have the fender mounted hole for the park lights) I saw they were missing in the pics, but being a 1940, they were just missing, right. I checked under the fender, maybe they used bondo on holes. Nothing, smooth as a baby's butt. The dealer claims they are correct fenders and maybe they were replaced, but are correct, He also,claimed that 1939 fenders fit this truck. Not so. He also claimed someone at Jim Carter Classics told him 1939 fenders fit the 1940. ( which I don't believe for a second) I sent him attachments from Chevy Manufacturing that states the above. Have not heard from him yet. All I want are correct fenders. Can someone direct me to more areas where I can see this and send it to him. I am not giving up on this. I bought thru Ebay, which helps.

You can find a lot of your answers here:
http://www.pickuptrucks.com/html/history/chev_segment3.html
http://vcca.org/forum/ubbthreads.php/topics/210911/Re_1939_chevrolet_1_2_ton_truc
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/buyguide.htm
Any more questions, ask again.
Harold

Thanks Harold

39 and 40 front fenders are interchangeable. The only difference is the park light which on a 39 is in the headlight not on the fender. The rear fenders are wider on a 39 but also can be used (with a few changes)if you are going with a wider rear tire.

Where you located in WA ?
I have a 40 with original front fenders, lights, braces, etc. that you can have a look at. Also know a fellow with a couple of wrecked '40's with original sheet metal.