I was curious what everyones experiences have been with the various front fender offerings there are out there. Things like the fit, quality, etc of both steel and fiberglass. I live a few miles from LMC truck so I am interested in those because I can save on shipping. Any thoughts or suggestions? I have not been able to find front fenders made in the USA so far. That would be nice also.

 

As far as fenders go, the stock fenders fit the best. All the aftermarket I've seen or heard of people using have some type of fit problems or require work to make fit properly. Aftermarket sheet metal never aligns up perfect. Steel is always the best to go, although people use the fiberglass fenders for the wider rear fender and there are several in here who are using the fiberglass and like them. Fiberglass will crack and break easier than steel fenders. I have stock fenders on my truck all the way around. The rear fenders were cut and stretched 1.5" but are still stock fenders.

 

I know stock fenders are the best, just try finding them in Kansas. I have seen then on EBAY a couple times but they are always too far away.

 

Does anyone have any experiences to share (good or bad) on the various aftermarket fender offerings on the market? Or even a good drivers side one for sale for a 56 Ford?

 

On your tag you have it f250. If your 56 is a f250, the f100 aftermarket fenders won't fit. The wheel wells will be to small. They don't make aftermarket fenders for the 250 and bigger trucks as far as I know. Obsolete and Classic Auto parts in Oklahoma City has the f100 repops for $300 each and look as good as the others going for more. They Take their parts trucks to a lot of swap meets in our midwest area. You can call them and get them there and save the shipping cost.

 

I'm changing the truck over to an F100. Shortening the frame, 5 lug wheels, and so on.

 

I bought mine from Midfify's (steel), they look real nice but I'm having a bit of trouble with the fitment but I'm sure it will work out in time. I do believe that they are of a lighter gauge than the originals also. Hope this helps.

John

 

Yeah, but they won't rust!

 

I did the same with a 48 F-3...converted it to an F-1. I used Bebops fiberglass fenders and running boards (USA made) and I am very happy with both the fit and quality. This is my truck with the Bebops fenders as they came out of the box...no paint yet.

 

GreatNorthWoods, who sells the Bebops fenders? I prefer buying things made in the USA. -Steve

 

I bought a rear fender (steel) from Sacramento Vintage Ford. The fit was good, and used as heavy a guage as the original.

Ron

 

www.bebops-glassworks.com

 

www.pros-pick.com also sells bebops fiberglass products

 

Mid Fifty sells Bebops fiberglass fenders, front and rear..
I bought rears, extra wide, direct from Bebops last year.. great fit and look.

Sam

 

I'd deal with Bebops directly unless one of the other places sourcing them is close enough to you to save on shipping. As I remember the shipping wasn't that bad and I received them within 10 days of my order. They don't make them until you place the order and you need to bolt them on the truck ASAP. You may have to clamp the rear fenders to a straight edge (I used some old 2x4s) and put them in the sun for a few hours if some of the edges aren't straight. I had to do that with the running boards and rear fenders but they straightened right out....it's the nature of fiberglass.