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Mark Gus · 04-26-2017, 09:21 PM

I am in the process of building a 1941 truck (1/2 ton) for my wife. The truck is very complete and has both rear fenders but they are typical "beat to death" truck fenders. The drivers side can be brought back with minimal effort but the passenger side rear is pretty sad. I'd rather not use fiberglass replacements (OK she would rather me not use glass fenders) on her truck.

I need to know if there are years other than 1940 and 1941 that will fit this application. I've had folks tell me some of the post war truck fenders are the same so I'm asking for your advice. Heading to the Pate swap meet in a couple days to go shopping.

My thanks in advance and my lovely bride will be tickled to keep her baby all steel.

Mark

Mike Conshafter · 04-26-2017, 09:54 PM

Mark-

1938-1941 1/2 ton rear fenders are the same. They are out there, there has been a few perfect sets on eBay over the last month that have gone from $1,600 - $2,400 / pair. Singles depending on the work needed have gone 200 - 650 over the last couple months. .....Just to give you an idea. Ive been watching because I have a 41' pickup that could possibly use better fenders if I decide to restore it some day. Stick with steel!

Good luck,
Mike

Kube · 04-27-2017, 08:21 AM

Mark,
1942 through 1947 rear fenders are nearly the same as your '41. Nearly.
You'll need to graph in the recess for the spare tire as well as "swap" the lower edge that ultimately bolts to the running board. There are other very small (perhaps not noticeable to a novice) differences between them as well.

Seth Swoboda · 04-27-2017, 01:36 PM

I'll add that I'm impressed that your wife wants a '41 pickup or any Early Ford V8 vehicle! Congratulations.

Mark Gus · 04-27-2017, 09:57 PM

Thanks guys! I appreciate the help. Hopefully I'll find something at Pate.
The better half is VERY traditional as far as real steel is concerned. She had a 40 hot rod pickup a few years back but it was sacrificed along with our 37 humpback 2 door sedan as a down payment on our house. She had a 28 model A hot rod roadster pickup and a couple T-birds (55 & 57) but ever since she sold her old 40 she has wanted a 40 or 41 truck. This one came from MO and is rock solid. It has decades old black paint and she wants to drive it "as is". She said it will never be sold. She is a keeper (the wife that is).

flyboy89 · 04-30-2017, 09:57 PM

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Heck, I'm in the same boat with my '41. The rear fenders have just about the life beat out of them but I can't afford that kind of coin for replacement steel fenders yet. I'm going to use glass fenders for now. The money I save now can be used for other things to get it on the road. I feel your pain, though.

04-26-2017, 09:21 PM	#1
Mark Gus Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 6	1940 - 41 Truck fender question I am in the process of building a 1941 truck (1/2 ton) for my wife. The truck is very complete and has both rear fenders but they are typical "beat to death" truck fenders. The drivers side can be brought back with minimal effort but the passenger side rear is pretty sad. I'd rather not use fiberglass replacements (OK she would rather me not use glass fenders) on her truck. I need to know if there are years other than 1940 and 1941 that will fit this application. I've had folks tell me some of the post war truck fenders are the same so I'm asking for your advice. Heading to the Pate swap meet in a couple days to go shopping. My thanks in advance and my lovely bride will be tickled to keep her baby all steel. Mark

04-26-2017, 09:54 PM	#2
Mike Conshafter Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Detroit Posts: 140	Re: 1940 - 41 Truck fender question Mark- 1938-1941 1/2 ton rear fenders are the same. They are out there, there has been a few perfect sets on eBay over the last month that have gone from $1,600 - $2,400 / pair. Singles depending on the work needed have gone 200 - 650 over the last couple months. .....Just to give you an idea. Ive been watching because I have a 41' pickup that could possibly use better fenders if I decide to restore it some day. Stick with steel! Good luck, Mike

04-27-2017, 08:21 AM	#3
Kube Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 9,070	Re: 1940 - 41 Truck fender question Mark, 1942 through 1947 rear fenders are nearly the same as your '41. Nearly. You'll need to graph in the recess for the spare tire as well as "swap" the lower edge that ultimately bolts to the running board. There are other very small (perhaps not noticeable to a novice) differences between them as well. __________________ "I can explain it for you. However, I can't understand it for you".

04-27-2017, 01:36 PM	#4
Seth Swoboda Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 3,833	Re: 1940 - 41 Truck fender question I'll add that I'm impressed that your wife wants a '41 pickup or any Early Ford V8 vehicle! Congratulations.

04-27-2017, 09:57 PM	#5
Mark Gus Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Buda, Texas Posts: 6	Re: 1940 - 41 Truck fender question Thanks guys! I appreciate the help. Hopefully I'll find something at Pate. The better half is VERY traditional as far as real steel is concerned. She had a 40 hot rod pickup a few years back but it was sacrificed along with our 37 humpback 2 door sedan as a down payment on our house. She had a 28 model A hot rod roadster pickup and a couple T-birds (55 & 57) but ever since she sold her old 40 she has wanted a 40 or 41 truck. This one came from MO and is rock solid. It has decades old black paint and she wants to drive it "as is". She said it will never be sold. She is a keeper (the wife that is).

04-30-2017, 09:57 PM	#6
flyboy89 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: SoCal Posts: 27	Re: 1940 - 41 Truck fender question Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Heck, I'm in the same boat with my '41. The rear fenders have just about the life beat out of them but I can't afford that kind of coin for replacement steel fenders yet. I'm going to use glass fenders for now. The money I save now can be used for other things to get it on the road. I feel your pain, though.