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Thread: Need some California Stepside Fenders
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kansei
Redlining
Wankelized
Posts: 423
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posted February 03, 2009 02:32 PM |
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Need some California Stepside Fenders
Guys,
I am toying with the idea of finally attempting an extended cab dually REPU, basically a mini-hauler. I am still mulling over the engine/trans combo (will obviously be rotary), but one thing I need that I have been unsuccessful thus far in obtaining are some of the fiberglass rear fenders off a California Stepside bed. The beds were very popular in the mid to late '70s and early '80s as replacement beds for Chevy Luvs, Couriers, Datsuns, and even the REPUs. The fenders are basically shrunk-down versions of the mid-'70s full size Chevy stepside bed fenders. If you come across one of these in a junkyard or on a cheap parts truck, please let me know right away. I don't mind if I have to do some fiberglass repair to them. I would consider buying an entire bed if necessary.
Neal.
PS- I'll post a picture of what I'm after in my gallery.
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Neal A.E. Swigert
Greenville, Michigan
1974 REPU Resto Project
1976 808 Wagon
1977 Cosmo
1978 Savanna RX-7 GT
1980 Leather Sport RX-7
1980 Petty Targa RX-7 #11
1985 GSL-SE RX-7
1988 RX-7 10th Ann
1993 RX-7 VR Touring
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Klaus45
Redlining
On two wheels
Posts: 218
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posted February 04, 2009 10:06 AM |
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Please...
...say you'll "REPU-ify" that stepside bed if you go this route... modding it as needed until it features all of the REPU's signature bits: The correct quad-taillight setup, the battery box, and, most importantly... correct-appearing REPU fender flares,(yes, even on a dually, please!)
BTW: That 'spare' bed is still here -- should you ever end up figuring our a way to get it to you, before I do something else with it, or someone else steps up, etc. ... it's still here for you. ;)
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Brad
Rotorhead
Posts: 1672
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posted February 04, 2009 11:16 AM |
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this one might be available.
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kansei
Redlining
Wankelized
Posts: 423
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posted February 04, 2009 04:32 PM |
 Edited By: kansei on 4 Feb 2009 16:33 |
Cute, Brad...
But I think it's holding the tree up, and they're too large anyways.
Klaus- I am planning on putting the flares on a REPU bed- yours- if I can get the damn thing here sometime before we both croak....
Neal.
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Klaus45
Redlining
On two wheels
Posts: 218
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posted February 04, 2009 05:57 PM |
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Cool beans, Neal!
...just remember to cut out the flares from the bed, and graft 'em back onto the wider fenders...
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ovquick
Redlining
Posts: 253
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posted February 09, 2009 08:14 PM |
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California Stepside
Hello Neal,
When I get my other computer back I'll scan and send you the ad for those things. They used an intirely new bed that had the bed, the fenders and tailgate with chains. There was another outfit that did duals for the REPU and you got new wheels, stud adapters and the flares to cover the added new wheels.The "Dually" approach was the one where the REPU was modified, the stepside one, the original steel was removed and replaced with new fiberglass and/or steel parts.
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Manteca Mazda Asylum
where a boy and his cat live, without adult supervision
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