1987 chevy custom deluxe fender

[jon8706]

Hey all,
I have a fender from an 83 chevy silverado and we tried to put it on my 1987 chevy custom deluxe. It almost fits, we can't seem to get it flush with the door though on the bottom. Should this fender fit? the fender is flush with the wheel well bolt holes. i attached a picture of the fender and the truck. Let me know, thank you!

 

[David Hall]

Fenders from 81-87 will fit your truck. The side marker light will be horizontal indicating its a 81-87 fender. A 73-80 will fit but has different body lines and the marker light is vertical.
To make the door and fender line up, sometimes the door hinges may need to be adjusted slightly in or out.

 

[nerfherder78]

You can also adjust the shims between the cab and the fender. If you're reusing the ones that came on the truck, they may or may not line up the new fender properly.

 

[jon8706]

awesome, thanks guys

 

[petercarmon]

hi there, i just wanted to ask if you are sure that a 73-80 will fit an 81-87.. coz i will be getting one soon but i don't want to put it to the test if you're not certain. thanks.


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[nerfherder78]

The '73-80 fenders will fit but you will need to swap the core support, hood, and shorter wiper mounts as well. I have heard of people having problems with the body mounts being off by an inch, but most people say its a direct bolt in.

 

[vman]

I put a 78 front clip on my 86.I had to heat up the core support mounts on the frame and beat them forward and down.I also had to notch the holes for the top fender to cab.