LS6 Chevelle inner fenders

[mrrec]

Rick, I assume you use the term "fiber" because that is in some Chev literature you have (I'm sure Chev thought fiber sounded better than plastic). The plastic inner fenders are ABS injection molded plastic (at least the ones marked "made in Canada" on my Baltimore LS6). They do have a fiberous quality to them that is evident upon cutting. This was likely a very short strand material that was mixed with the ABS.

My LH had the requisite trouble light hole (you know, lay the trouble light on the inner fender - oops, they're plastic and I've melted a hole in 'em!). I spent many hours cutting a patch out of another part and plastic welding it in with ABS rod - looked pretty good for a year or so, now it's cracked. Darn.

Dave

[ORIGLS6]

Thanks Dave. I wondered about trying to repair the splits in mine. Sounds like I'm better off leaving them as they are.

[Mr70]

Joe
I've never really compared the thickness of these.
I would like to now based on your input.

I agree Dave.
I've always thought of them as a fiber plastic composite,not so much as actual fiberglass.The few written materials I have on these state them as "poly".

[3macs1]

Hi Rick:
ABS ones where what I would refer to as the thick.The thin ones were not as smooth a finish, less prone to spliting, way more flexible. Did not seem to have any fiber in them
Late 70 and definately some in 71.Don't know about 72
I think that old ls-5 I showed you has a thin one installed or it is the one laying on it. Next time I am up Moms I will check for you also.