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1946 fender extension color
#1592440 11/21/2025 3:02 AM
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Is the front fender extension show in the attached photo supposed to be painted black or body color? I’ve seen both and want to do it correctly. Thanks in advance for your expertise.
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Re: 1946 fender extension color
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I've seen them both ways, but I think it looks better when it is painted the same as the hood and body.

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Check out the 1946 Chevrolet truck data PDF from the GM Heritage Center files.

There are 2 pages towards the beginning of this file (screenshots below) titled "Truck Exterior Color Combinations" that layout the paint and trim paint details down to specific pieces and body panels. If I'm reading this correctly, the front fender extension should be the main body color, whichever that may be. wink
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I have four un-restored 46's, all fender extensions are body color.

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6321 #1592496 11/22/2025 6:27 AM
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Thanks, I’m going to paint them to match the body which will be the stock dark green.👍

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