1960 fender reinforcement

[Michael B.]

Hello, has anyone used the angle stripes that go under the front fenders beneth the top moulding on a 60 vette, and did they strengthen the fenders as claimed,thanks michael

[William B.]

Re: 1960 fender reinforcement

Yes, they are well worth the time and investment. I have had my 59 judged at a regional and recieved no point deducts. In you lean or push on the fender of one with and then one without the reinforcement beams, there is a noticeable difference in the strength.

[Gary B.]

Re: 1960 fender reinforcement

I put them on my `62 and they made a big difference. I put them on with minimum bonding material so the may be removed.

[Dennis C.]

1960 fender reinforcement

I thought what Michael was referring to are the steel angle iron items attached with the fender spear hardware - common to 1958 Corvettes to strenghten the front fenders. Am I confused again?

[Michael B.]

Re: 1960 fender reinforcement

gary do these need to be glassed in I thoght they were held in place by the moulding studs ?? thanks michael

[Gary B.]

Re: 1960 fender reinforcement

I thought what Michael was referring to are the steel angle iron items attached with the fender spear hardware - common to 1958 Corvettes to strenghten the front fenders. Am I confused again?

gary do these need to be glassed in I thoght they were held in place by the moulding studs ?? thanks michael

My moulding studs were not the best so my friend, who restores Vettes added a bit of bonding material.

[Joe M.]

Re: 1960 fender reinforcement

After reading the Q&A's, I can not figure out if you are talking about metal strips or fiberglass strips. Which is it?
Are they available through the standard vendors?
Are they an original part?

[Dennis C.]

1960 fender reinforcement

Yes, available through vendors. They are original to your car only if they are designated in your AIM. IIRC, they were a '58 only item. However, not a bad idea on 58/62 since they work and can be easily removed (if one only uses spear mounting studs)... Dennis

[Roy B.]

Re: 1960 fender reinforcement

Hello, has anyone used the angle stripes that go under the front fenders beneth the top moulding on a 60 vette, and did they strengthen the fenders as claimed,thanks michael

They did strengthen the fenders ,later years added better bonding strips and I think thicker glass.

They were a 58 item and wibbited (flat head) on to the under fenders,hidden by the top ss, some body shops added them when doing fender repairs on later Corvettes. But this is my 2 cents only

[Michael B.]

Re: 1960 fender reinforcement

joe, they are available from corvette central and also zip in richmond va they are $100.00 as you can see they bolt under fender to moulding studs and seem like a great way to strengthen top of front fenders I am ordering a pair monday thanks everyone for your comments,michael

[Dennis C.]

1960 fender reinforcement

Hey Roy, Thanks for that additional wibbiting info. My late '58 did not have the reinforcements, so I've never really inspected the method of attachment. Your explanation is appreciated and makes sense. Dennis