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| | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 123 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 123 | I'm looking at an auction site for some donor vehicles that have better front end sheet metal and doors than I have on my truck. I know the doors should fit ok, but I am wondering about the two outer front fenders. Should the fenders from the vehicles listed below fit my truck? They look visually the same.
My Truck
-1956 Chevy 6100 - VIN - 6A56F
Donor Trucks
-1957 Chevy 6400 - VIN V6B56K - I assume from the vin this is 1956 not a 1957 as listed on the site.
-1956 Chevy 4400 - VIN P255K - I assume this is actually a 1955 2nd series not a 1956 as listed on the site.
-1956 Chevy 6400 - VIN 6B57K - I assume this is actually a 1957 not a 1956 as listed on the site | | | | | Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 238 Rustbucket Ranch | | Rustbucket Ranch Joined: Jul 2018 Posts: 238 | The fenders should be identical (other than emblem mounting holes) as well as the doors. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,985 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,985 | Hey Doug, maybe we can get together on one of your finds, I'm looking for a 2 speed axle for my '57 and we could salvage parts and split some costs.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,716 62401 | | 62401 Joined: Nov 1995 Posts: 5,716 | If you guys work a deal on one or more of these trucks to split up parts, please circle back and let us know -- that kind of coordination and parts sharing is what I always aimed for with the site and it would be gratifying to know.
Thanks,
John
~ John A kid raised on Hotwheels, Matchbox and Tonka cannot be reasonably expected to own only one vehicle as an adult. 1949 Chevrolet 3804In the Legacy Gallery | In the Gallery Forum1973 IH 1310 Dump1963 Kaiser M38A12001 International/AmTran RE3000 "Skoolie"2014 Ford E-350 4x4 (Quigley) | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,985 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,985 | OK John, will do. I hope Doug finds what he needs and we can get together on the rest. We're probably only 30 miles from each other.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 123 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 123 | Buckshot, I will get ahold of you if i do get one of these. They will probably go cheap at the auction. Biggest expense is going to be shipping.
Will also give the bolters here first shot. | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,985 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,985 | Are you looking out of state? If it's close I could probably get a trailer.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 123 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 123 | These are all in Nebraska. Their stuff doesn't rust away | | | | | Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,985 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2016 Posts: 1,985 | OK then, keep me in the loop.
1957 Chevrolet 5700 LCF 283 SM420 2 speed rear, 1955 IH 300U T/A, 1978 Corvette 350 auto, 1978 Yamaha DT175, 1999 Harley Davidson Softail Fat Boy
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 6,214 | I'm looking at an auction site for some donor vehicles that have better front end sheet metal and doors than I have on my truck. I know the doors should fit ok, but I am wondering about the two outer front fenders. Should the fenders from the vehicles listed below fit my truck? They look visually the same.
My Truck
-1956 Chevy 6100 - VIN - 6A56F
Donor Trucks
-1957 Chevy 6400 - VIN V6B56K - I assume from the vin this is 1956 not a 1957 as listed on the site.
-1956 Chevy 4400 - VIN P255K - I assume this is actually a 1955 2nd series not a 1956 as listed on the site.
-1956 Chevy 6400 - VIN 6B57K - I assume this is actually a 1957 not a 1956 as listed on the site Your front fenders are the same as the 1955-2 fenders except for the emblem holes (the '55 has 3 holes and the '56 has 4 holes) and can be found on the 4000 and 6000 Series trucks. The 1957 4000 and 6000 Series truck fenders are a one year only fender as the front axle was moved 2.5" forward to help eliminate tire rub on the cab during a turn, so be careful when looking at fenders when they are laying on the ground. The bottom of the wheel opening on the 55/56 fender is about 39" wide and the 57 is about 41" wide. Mike B  | | | | | Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 123 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Nov 2009 Posts: 123 | Thanks for the information. I think I know which one I will go after. Fingers crossed | | |
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