Replacement Front Fenders...

looking into new front fenders for my 64 cj5...no side marker. these are pricy items, but the md juan ones seem cheaper than the omix ones...but whats the quality difference? anyone have opinions on this?

 

I seem to remember reading somewhere that Omix gets theirs from MD Juan. Could be wrong about that though.

 

I think where ever you buy them they will be MD Jaun. Look for best price.

 

The cheapest MD Juan parts I have found are sold by clintdigger (out of Indiana?) on ebay (no affiliation). I haven't looked at fenders, but find one of his other listings for a phone number. He usually lists new body tubs. He carries more than he lists on ebay.
-Donny

 

Interesting, cant imagine too many companys making these still..

 

My 1964 Jeep had re production 70's style fenders, and the PO had them Bondoed in. When I had them stripped I cut pieces out of my old fenders from the donor Jeep and welded them in. The fenders with the light pockets are cheaper than the one without, I believe, seems like I priced them out. I think I still have some of the patches in my storage unit, I think, if you want them I will look them up and send them to you. Let me know. Good Luck

 

yup later ones are cheaper, i got them for a 72 and up and cut them down and filled the pockets on the last one i did.

 

I think after saving a tub that should have been replaced, I'm leaning towards just buying replacement fenders as one can only patch so many things up, and there's only so many hours in a day...just have to be mindful of prices..things are adding up.

 

You should be able to find OEM parts if you are willing to cut down '72 and newer fenders. Fenders from postals with the bubble grille will work too.

 

I used/bought some after-market fenders. Had to oblong some holes to get them to fit and fill in a section on the inner fender by the frame.

 

in the world of aftermarket fenders
be prepared to do a lot of rework JMO
spot welds and gaps on inner and outer skins

 

I bought the cheap fenders and cut the holes to clear the shocks.

 

I like to try and keep a positive spin on subjects here on the forum,but on the quality of replacement front fenders it is hard to find much nice to say.I bought replacements for my '69 thinking it would be a upgrade over repairing the originals.Wrong ! As in a lot of restoration work the rule is to try and use the factory made part if at all possible.I did use the fenders after many hours of work to get them to resemble jeep fenders . After market parts are essential in any classic vehicle restoration and I think we all appreciate there effort . Some areas could use a little more effort. mike

 

I saved my old fenders, and cut out the inner bracing and welded it into the Re-production fenders to make them stronger. I also had to move the inner fender to miss the battery box on the 134 frame, don't discard the factory fenders until you are done with the new fenders.

 

hard to believe a set of fenders could be this much trouble to get right. luckily im not doing a restoration, but dealing with rust is getting old. guess I will revisit my fenders and look into it further.
thanks for all the suggestions

 

I fought with some aftermarket replacement fenders. Never again. One was an inch longer than the other and both drooped in the front. Not to mention the thin metal, holes that didn't line up, etc. etc. I'd suggest looking for some good used fenders.

 

X2 on good repairable original fenders, or any part for that matter.

 

I have been looking for front fenders that are decent for years, they all need work. most need a lot of work, are not straight and require rust repair. In the New England area they are almost non-existent. Guess that's why I was looking for an easy way out to finish the front end without too much work. are the aftermarket ones really that bad? is there one brand that is best? Not saying money is no object, but I don't mind paying for something that's worth it.

 

I found my front fiberglass fenders on a postal Jeep in the local junkyard for 35 bucks each. I'd go glass if it isn't a restoration.one less thing to rust