1951 frt fender brace

Discussion in '1947-1954' started by tallen, Jul 19, 2011.

  1. tallen

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    Hi i have a question about the frt fender brace that goes from the radiator support to the outside of the fender. I am putting my 51 back together and the right side was missing. I found a used one he said it fit 47 - 53 but the bolt holes do not match up they are off about 1 inch or so Is 51 different ? Anyone have any ideas ????? THANKS
     
  2. Kens 50 PU

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    Tallen, according to the Master Parts Catalog for Chevrolet (1929-1954), the front fender supports are the same for 1947 through 1954 trucks. Group # 8.141, part # 3684460 for the right front fender support.

    Sounds like some persuasion is in order.

    Ken
     
  3. DeadZoneTruckin

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    The 1.5 & 2 ton trucks used a bracket that was larger than than the 1/2 , 3/4 & 1 ton trucks.

    Sounds like you have brace for a big truck.
     
  4. tallen

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    thanks so much for the info the problem is with the left side does it say they are all the same for the left too also i am wondering if what he sent me is a gmc part thanks again for the help
     
  5. spika

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    I'd weigh in with DeadZone...I think you've got a ton-and-a-half brace there...
     
  6. Kens 50 PU

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    Left side is the same for 47-54 part# 3684459. The supports are mirror images of themselves left vs right. Compare the two and see if the are basically the same dimensions. I agree with deadzone that what you might have is a fender support for the big boys!
     

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