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Do any of you know if the rear fenders come with the brace already riveted in place?

I've looked at most of the usual vendors (Mar K, NPD, LMC, Classic) but it isn't clear whether the brace is already attached or if it just comes with the 2 holes for the rivets. None of them mention it or show clear pictures of the inside of the fender.

If the brace isn't included in the re-pop fenders, how does one attach the brace to the new fender? Do they make bolts that look like rivets or something?

I use small carriage head bolts which I put in my cordless drill and turn the drill on and work it into the exact shape that of the rivet on a bench grinder. I then run it against a piece of 180 grit sandpaper I the palm of my hand. I then epoxy prime and have my painter paint it body color and install on the painted fender.

What keeps the carriage bolt from spinning while tightening? Is there a square on the brace to fit the square on the bolt?

They were riveted on with semi-tubular rivets. I have no idea whether repop fenders come with the brace riveted on or with holes (I'm guessing they have holes at least).

As far as keeping the carriage bolts from spinning, they'll not do that if you keep pressure on the head and they're new with new nuts. Or you can file the hole to a square shape.

PM me if you need some rivets.

This blown up photo is from Classic Parts and clearly shows the rivets. If the rivets are there I suspect the support is also there.

Aah haa! Thanks.

Not sure if I'll be replacing the fender or not. Somebody in a parking lot scraped/gouged the right rear fender of Ol' Roy. It cut a 3 inch gash like the Titanic. I think it was one of those welding trucks with the steel flat bed.

Those origional fenders are tough might want to try a fix .

The repop fenders I purchased from Classic Parts a few years back (2016)came with a brace installed with pop rivets. The brace was not as original but worked OK. Rivets are easily removed and replaced with a better option of your choice. Other than the rivets, I was happy with the fit and finish of the fenders.

I'd be be fixing just a 3 inch gash. Not enough to justify trashing an original fender, IMO.

I'll take a picture. It's a 12+ " crease with a 3" cut through the metal. I wouldn't throw away the fender but I don't have the ability to repair it. I know somebody could,though.

The rear fender I bought from JC Whitney came with no braces either attached or separately.

Mickey, Just a note that your 1956 Task Force truck rear fender isn't the same design as the Advance design rear fenders. The AD fenders incorporate a top forward center brace originally riveted to the fender for added strength and rigidity. The below screen shot of fairly well used and abused fender from the inner face shows the in place support.