The Ford Barn

GreenMonster48 · 04-15-2015, 07:08 AM

I hadn't seen any reviews of these, so I thought I'd post one.

The fender is perfect in every way. DC put out an excellent product. My truck, in spite of being in rough shape when I got it, was pretty original. The shape and stamping is perfect compared to an original.

I only have two gripes.

a.) The packaging was shockingly minimal. I think it would be very easy to damage one of these in shipping. There were foam pieces protecting the corners, and one sheet of bubble wrap standing in between the fender and a careless driver.

b.) The entire fender is covered in weld-thru primer, which the DC website calls 'silver protective paint' or something like that. The primer needs to all come off in order to put quality primer over it. Not an easy task on a fender this large.

Here are some pictures. Note in the last pic, I only secured the fender on my truck with two bolts which is why there's a bit of a gap.

SofaKing · 04-15-2015, 08:03 AM

It looks like a nice piece, thanks for sharing.

Barry-ct · 04-15-2015, 08:07 AM

Looks good!

FortyNiner · 04-15-2015, 08:28 AM

That right there is 100% 'mercan truck fender porn. Man, those look great.

GreenMonster48 · 04-15-2015, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by FortyNiner

That right there is 100% 'mercan truck fender porn. Man, those look great.

Haha! I only wish I had the cash for both sides. Two fenders at the same time. That's the dream!

TomT/Williamsburg · 04-15-2015, 08:47 AM

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Good looking fender - you are making progress one fender at a time!

FortyNiner · 04-15-2015, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by GreenMonster48

Haha! I only wish I had the cash for both sides. Two fenders at the same time. That's the dream!

Harshing my buzz, Bro.

Ken Crans · 04-15-2015, 04:46 PM

Rumor has Carpenter will repoping the 48-52 hood, top front fenders and the inner fender panels too.

Ross F-1 · 04-15-2015, 06:33 PM

Are the inner reinforcing pieces the same as stock? It looks gorgeous!

GreenMonster48 · 04-15-2015, 06:54 PM

Ross, I don't think I'd be able to tell one of these from an original side by side. Everything is right.

Ive heard the rumor about front fenders but heard it will be a few more years. Hopefully the price comes down a little

04-15-2015, 07:08 AM	#1
GreenMonster48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 559	48-52 F1 Dennis Carpenter Fenders I hadn't seen any reviews of these, so I thought I'd post one. The fender is perfect in every way. DC put out an excellent product. My truck, in spite of being in rough shape when I got it, was pretty original. The shape and stamping is perfect compared to an original. I only have two gripes. a.) The packaging was shockingly minimal. I think it would be very easy to damage one of these in shipping. There were foam pieces protecting the corners, and one sheet of bubble wrap standing in between the fender and a careless driver. b.) The entire fender is covered in weld-thru primer, which the DC website calls 'silver protective paint' or something like that. The primer needs to all come off in order to put quality primer over it. Not an easy task on a fender this large. Here are some pictures. Note in the last pic, I only secured the fender on my truck with two bolts which is why there's a bit of a gap. Last edited by GreenMonster48; 04-15-2015 at 08:08 AM. Reason: Missing word

04-15-2015, 08:03 AM	#2
SofaKing Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 756	Re: 48-52 F1 Dennis Carpenter Fenders It looks like a nice piece, thanks for sharing.

04-15-2015, 08:07 AM	#3
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: 48-52 F1 Dennis Carpenter Fenders Looks good! __________________ Barry 50 F-1

04-15-2015, 08:28 AM	#4
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: 48-52 F1 Dennis Carpenter Fenders That right there is 100% 'mercan truck fender porn. Man, those look great.

04-15-2015, 08:47 AM	#6
TomT/Williamsburg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Virginia Posts: 2,654	Re: 48-52 F1 Dennis Carpenter Fenders Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Good looking fender - you are making progress one fender at a time!

04-15-2015, 04:46 PM	#8
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: 48-52 F1 Dennis Carpenter Fenders Rumor has Carpenter will repoping the 48-52 hood, top front fenders and the inner fender panels too.

04-15-2015, 06:33 PM	#9
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,438	Re: 48-52 F1 Dennis Carpenter Fenders Are the inner reinforcing pieces the same as stock? It looks gorgeous! __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

04-15-2015, 06:54 PM	#10
GreenMonster48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 559	Re: 48-52 F1 Dennis Carpenter Fenders Ross, I don't think I'd be able to tell one of these from an original side by side. Everything is right. Ive heard the rumor about front fenders but heard it will be a few more years. Hopefully the price comes down a little