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| | | | Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 Apprentice | | Apprentice Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 37 | I need some help, I would like to extend the rear fenders on my 51 chevy truck. I would like to extend them 3"(wider), does anybody know of any good websites to do this, or has anyone done this? Also how much is involved regarding the running boards? thnaks
Tony Jacques
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 Master Gabster | | Master Gabster Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 4,983 | I would think you would have to extend not only the running boards but all the side sheetmetal all the way to the bumpers. But why do it anyway? 
~Jim
| | | | | Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,312 | I've seen it done on TV. They basically cut the fender at the high radius point, and welded a 3" piece of spacer metal in between the two old sections. This will give you a flat spot unless you precurve the spacer metal. Running boards would have to be sectioned lengthwise to match so curves on fender and board still match. Pretty tricky metalwork unless you are a bodyman. You can purchase fibreglass fenders which are 2" wider than stock. Not sure how they handle the running board issue. | | | | | Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 3,750 | I'm with BIG CHEVY on this one. Why do you need to extend your fenders? It's a lot of work,plus I think it might throw the proportions of the rear off. If it's to fit wider rear rubber,personally I would rather go the 'tubbed' route. Even then it's a lot of work,narrowing the chassis/axle etc. I believe you can fit 8 1/2" wide rear wheels without any mods. 
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| | | | | Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 127 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 127 | on ebay there is a dealer in california that sells fibreglass fenders 3" wider. about 220.00 a pop. | | |
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