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Hey guys,

I might need to replace one of the rear fenders on the 41 convertible. What other years/models will work?


Thanks in advance

1942-1948.......

Ebay Rear Fenders. Anyone who has paid for any body work knows that costs add up in a hurry when repairing sheet metal in poor condition.

I'm ASSUMING these fit your Cabriolet

Good luck, Mike

Thanks Gene. Would that be coupe's and convertibles only or other models as well?

Thanks for the link Mike.

Go read the description for the fenders on eBay. The seller gives a good explanation for the application.

I see that Ray, thanks. I didn't want to take the seller's word for it without double checking with you guys here

Of note is the fact that the fenders are not drilled for gravel guards as they were in 1941. If you want them you will have to do that work, which is not a big deal. Finding a pair of NOS fenders is pretty rare. The real problem is you have to arrange for pickup and shipping, which others might be able to provide you recommendations. I have used GreyHound Lines with good results and I believe Fastenal allows for an arrangement where they accept large objects on PALLETS to be shipped with their parts throughout the USA.

Good luck, Mike

Great tips Mike, I forgot about Fastenal

The fenders are the same for all body styles. Te only exception would be the business coupe will not have the gas filler opening.

Fleetboy,

If you are referring to the pair now on eBay then they should fit. I could't see any problem with them fitting your car. (I think that last sentence was redundant)

The seller posted one of the stamped numbers on the inside surface but not the other. That is a factory stamped part number and is of interest to any interested and knowing buyer.

They do look NOS. But might as well be used with all the dents that will have to be professionally worked out. Done right then you're talking about another grand. Both mine were NOS and you can't imagine the work my friend (who is a particularly demanding perfectionist, retired body man), took days to work all the dings that I couldn't even see. He used some kind of white stuff that caused the smallest dings to show up all over them. He said they would show up when painted. Whatever.

The price is a on the high side. I would contact the seller and make an offer of far below what he is asking. Find out where the middle ground is.

These are often found at Hershey but no guarantees about that.

Restoring a 41 Cabriolet will trigger a deep dip in the pockets. ($)

I think the seller's asking price is more than twice what they are worth. Two years ago the rear fenders were going for about $200 each. Offer $500. And, point out that they will cost a heap to straighten out all the dings including those not as deep as those noted. Some so small that they cannot be seen without that stuff my friend put on mine. I don't know what it is called.

You can tell these fenders have not been stored well. Over time things have been thrown against them,

Best,

Charlie

The fenders look correct and the part numbers mentioned are correct. In my opinion they would be 99,9% correct.

Thanks for all the tips- noted!

Being in the middle of bodywork myself and seeing NOS fenders I don't think I could tell you how fast I would move to buy them.

I bought 2 NOS fender for my car and they were approaching that cost by the time I had to ship and get them across the border. Made me sweat opening my wallet that far initially but VERY happy with the money spent from that point on. The big thing is they fit properly to help align things or straighten other parts and no rust to fix. Nothing is straight on a battered 80 year old car so new parts are very nice to work with and save labour elsewhere. I had some similar dings in my two NOS fenders removed by a paintless dent guy for $100. Keep your orginals hanging on the garage wall in case you ever have a fender bender.

Everything you touch for bodywork is expensive. You are either paying a professional $100/hour for their time (and sometimes waiting months and months) or it's costing you many times the labour/time outlay to do it yourself. Once you are at this point, you have many, many, many projects to do on a disassembled car and have to choose where your time and skills are best spent. Meanwhile the wife is nagging about parts everywhere.

The cost of the fenders is cheap in the grand scheme of bodywork. I think I have about $3000 just in primers for my car. The products are not inexpensive. Sure, see if you can make an offer and save a bit but i would buy them if you think you might EVER need them.

Thanks everyone, After gathering all the info here I was able to locate one 10 miles away for $175

Fleetboy,

Attaboy!

Best,

Charlie

Yup! I was thinking about your comment- they were about $200 a couple years ago.