[Chevelle-list] Inner Fenders

[Matthew Post]

So, I guess that means the original metal ones I have in my garage 
are worth some coin?  Man, I need to get off my arse and have a 
garage sale.  I have a bunch of original stuff taking up space that I 
don't plan on using.

-Matt

At 03:30 AM 7/13/2007, Michael Pell wrote:
>I had the same issues with my new plastic inner fenders.  Not an 
>enjoyable experience.
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>Frank Gondermann wrote:
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>>I replaced my inner fenders this spring, they looked great and seemed to
>>match up perfectly with the originals; however looks were deceiving.
>>Passenger side installed with only two bolt hole modifications.  Install
>>time was about two hours after lining up, bolting, loosening, and
>>reinstalling about 4 times.  Driver's side was a horror!  It took over 4
>>hours and in the end I could not get three bolts to line up properly.  This
>>was using new steel replacement inner fenders from The Parts Place in
>>Elburn, IL. I also used new front end bolt kit from Danchuk.  I choose not
>>to drill new holes as the ones that didn't line up were well hidden inside
>>the fender and only noticeable with the tire off.
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>>Also the new after market battery tray (also Danchuk) was a bit challenging
>>to get to line up 100%.
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>>
>>Frank
>>1969 Chevelle SS
>>Aces # 07312
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net
>>[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of John Nasta
>>Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 6:12 PM
>>To: chevelle-list at chevelles.net
>>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Inner Fenders
>>
>>It has been known for a long time that the repro ones don't fit right.
>>Namely the bolt holes don't line up. I've always heard that you have
>>to make your own holes in the inner fender. I'll be experiencing this
>>first-hand very soon.
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