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ABS front inner fenders

Discussion in 'Repro Parts' started by 12lives, Oct 29, 2004.

  1. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    OPG is selling 68-72 Chevelle front inner fenders made from ABS plastic (black) for $125/pair. I doubt these would be correct(other than not being steel), but would these work on a Skylark? Might save some weight! :Brow:

    - Bill
     
    12lives, Oct 29, 2004
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  2. 70 gsconvt

    70 gsconvt Silver Level contributor

    I'm sure a problem would be how they would bolt up to the outer fender as they are different.
     
    70 gsconvt, Oct 29, 2004
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  3. GS462GS

    GS462GS Well-Known Member

    Poston sells a plastic/fiberglass inner fender for the right hand side only.
     
    GS462GS, Oct 30, 2004
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  4. sbbuick

    sbbuick My driving scares people!

    I don't know for sure, but man - Don't they realize that if they sold BOTH SIDES, that the sales would increase exponentially??? I'd switch out mine, but I am not going to go with one side metal and the other ABS.
     
    sbbuick, Nov 24, 2004
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  5. GS462GS

    GS462GS Well-Known Member


    I know what you mean.I purchased one years ago,thinking the othrer side would become available,that never happend.A fellow board member needed one,so I shipped it to him,it was a nice piece...but like you said....why not the other side? :Do No: :puzzled:
     
    GS462GS, Nov 24, 2004
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  6. GRNDNL

    GRNDNL Wannabe

    I checked into this a few days ago, a local company does sheet molding (I think thats what he called it) of plastic, would be really nice and would look some what correct, molded in black and very light. The catch is each die would be about $25k...... :eek2: I'd have no problem going ahead with this if someone will front the $50,000 to get started... :rolleyes:
     
    GRNDNL, Nov 24, 2004
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  7. 71buickfreak

    71buickfreak Well-Known Member

    "sheet forming"

    I am sure some of you know how to do this, but I will explain for those who don't. Basically, a 400 degree sheet of ABS is draped over a tool (usually cast aluminum) and vaccum is applied. this sucks out all the air and forms the tool. I have considerd doing this with bumpers, and then hoods and fenders. The biggest problem is size for the machine and its alot harder to make attachment points that are invisible and won't break off cause even plastic welding won't hold up to normal driving abuses. This is what I do, I design products that are thermoformed. I start out with a car and design replacement kickpanels to hold component speakers. a small tool for a kickpanel will cost $700-$2000. think of a fender. YOUCH
     
    71buickfreak, Nov 30, 2004
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  8. stg1dom

    stg1dom Well-Known Member

    I have tried the Chevelle plastic inner fenders from OPGI on my GS and they're not even close. You would have REALLY hack them up to fit, so I returned them. I figured it was worth a shot.

    I'm that fellow board member that Ernie shipped his plastic Poston inner fender to. It looks really nice, I just haven't put it in yet. I have to move some stuff around under the hood first.
     
    stg1dom, Nov 30, 2004
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  9. bignastyGS

    bignastyGS Maggot pilot

    Wish they made both sides too.It would look pretty cool on the front end of my 70 after I put a set of glass fenders on.
    Dom,any guess of the weight of it?
     
    bignastyGS, Nov 30, 2004
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  10. GS462GS

    GS462GS Well-Known Member

    Pat, Only cost about $10-$15 to ship,and that was because of size.Not heavy at all.
     
    GS462GS, Nov 30, 2004
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  11. stg1dom

    stg1dom Well-Known Member

    If I had to guess I'd say less than 4 lbs.
     
    stg1dom, Dec 2, 2004
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  12. Speedfreaks101

    Speedfreaks101 Well-Known Member

    Has anyone asked Poston why only one side is avaliable?


    Thanks,
    Bart
     
    Speedfreaks101, Dec 27, 2004
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  13. flynbuick

    flynbuick Guest

    The guys which I think are local only did a mold for the right side whose lip is under the battery case where the damage most often is the worst.
     
    flynbuick, Dec 27, 2004
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  14. TimR

    TimR Nutcase at large

    Well that makes sense and is what I figured, but if they did the other side it would certianly be more attractive... if it was painted and detailed could you tell it was plastic???

    Anyone have a picture??

    later
    tim
     
    TimR, Dec 30, 2004
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