Does anyone know the history of the fiberglass front C-K fenders? My father has a 54 with them. They're great, but we don't know what the story is behind them. Thanks.
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I once worked on a person's 56J, and rebuilt the front suspension. It had fiberglass front fenders, and they were flawless. I only found out they were fiberglasss when I reached under the wheelwell lip to pull myself up from sitting on a creeper. Something just felt different, so I looked closer and discovered them. I have heard horror stories about fibrerglass panels made for Studes, but would install a set of those in a heartbeat.
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Originally posted by Scott View PostDoes anyone know the history of the fiberglass front C-K fenders? My father has a 54 with them. They're great, but we don't know what the story is behind them. Thanks.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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Well, that's part of what I wanted to know. I figured there was one set of molds out there, not several. It would make an interesting article to compare them."Madness...is the exception in individuals, but the rule in groups" - Nietzsche.
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Classic Glass and Performance puts out a good product (see link in Dave's post above ). They have been competing in the ECTA events for a number of years with a coupe and roadster (motorcycle engine for power) and I have seen their stuff up close and it looks great.Joe Roberts
'61 R1 Champ
'65 Cruiser
Eastern North Carolina Chapter
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They have been around for at least 35 years, some with vent door, some plain. I recall buying out a Studebaker dealer inventory in the late 70's that had a set in the rafters. I thought they were steel until I got closer, sort on bummed me out.JDP Maryland
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I purchased and used a pair in about 1971-1972 that had the vent door openings and the hinge metal and seal area for the vent doors. Most of the ones made for racing, particularly the light weight ones, do not have a provision for the side vent.Gary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer
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