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| | | | Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 32 | Ok so I have a 1947 GMC 300 and the fenders are pretty dented and bent. I think i could probably get one straightened out enough to reuse but the drivers side has a large dent (probably 4" bent in from original position)
I dont think I have enough bodywork experience to fix it to my satisfaction (kind of a perfectionist) I will probably give it a go anyway.
These "big bolt" fenders are larger than standard correct?
I have not been able to track any new ones down online. Any leads on a good supplier? There are thousand of standard sizes out there but have not been able to find any for these bigger trucks.
Thanks in advance for the help!
Logan
2010 Silverado 2500HD
1947 GMC 300
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | You won't find reproduction fenders for the 1.5 or 2 ton trucks (or anything larger for that matter).
Hunt for some good used ones. Chevy or GMC 1.5 or 2 ton 1947-1953. The Chevy won't have parking light hole, but you can add that. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 32 | I was afraid of that, alright I'll do some looking
thanks
Logan
2010 Silverado 2500HD
1947 GMC 300
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 32 | One more question, is the grille assembly and inserts the same on the 1/2 and 3/4 ton GMC's as they are on the big bolts?
Logan
2010 Silverado 2500HD
1947 GMC 300
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | I think the grill assembly is the same for 1/2 ton to 1 ton (1947 New Design GMC).
I do not know for what years they are the same.
Last edited by tclederman; 12/22/2018 1:45 AM. Reason: added New Design
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | 47GinPole,
Do you have a first or second series '47?
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 . | | . Joined: May 2005 Posts: 8,878 | You’re again looking for 1.5 and 2 ton parts for the grill.
GMC had a grill design change about 1948 or 49, I’m not sure exactly, but there is an early and late grill for the 47-53 years. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 Crusing in the Passing Lane | | Crusing in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 5,096 | '41-'47 GMC had optional, apparently rare, full width front fenders for 1.5 ton trucks, have two, one pair for my '47 1 ton.
Ed
'37 GMC T-18 w/ DD 4-53T, RTO-610, 6231 aux., '95 GMC running gear, full disc brakes, power steering, 22.5 wheels and tires.
'47 GMC 1 ton w/ 302, NP-540, 4wd, full width Blazer front axle.
'54 GMC 630 w/ 503 gasser, 5 speed, ex fire truck, shortened WB 4', install 8' bed.
'55 GMC 370 w/270, 420 4 speed, grain, dump bed truck from ND. Works OK.
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 32 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Jun 2018 Posts: 32 | I have the advanced design body style '47
So the grill has to come off another big bolt then? Ill try and hunt one of those down as well.
Thanks!
Logan
2010 Silverado 2500HD
1947 GMC 300
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