Technical Aftermarket 1940 Ford Fenders

Wondering if anybody has used aftermarket fenders for their 1940 Ford and what company you used. How was the fitment? Is it worth going with aftermarket when you have OEM?

 

Are you asking about steel rear fenders? HRP

 

Why would you consider aftermarket if you have OEM?

 

Steel

 

Just a question considering options. Mine aren’t rusted but have 85 years of repaired dents and not always the best done.

 

I'm kind of like Don, I prefer the original fenders, nothing wrong with the aftermarket rear fenders except they are expensive, over a grand each. HRP

 

I bought one that was a reproduction rear. Excellent fit and finish. It
was 700$ at the time. I should have bought the other side as well. They are
much more now.

 

I could spend many hours working a fender straight for $700.

 

I could also, but at a shop rate of local collision shop it would give you less than 10 hours of time. Figuring $65/hr plus whatever materials they might use. Local restoration shop was $125 last I checked.
I am in the country, 25 miles away in the city rates are usually higher.

 

I look at hot rodding as a do it myself hobby. If I don’t give it a try myself, I don’t deserve to have the car.

 

For a Customer: a new fender is cheaper
For Me: I’ll pound it into submission

 

Carpenter front on my sedan project. Fits nice.

 

I bought a set of Carpenter rear fenders for my 39 convertible sedan project. Yes they were expensive, but they look and fit great. There was just one small shallow dent to fill. Considering how many hours of body work my front fenders needed, I am glad I splurged on the rears.

 

This guy on Ford Barn has quite a lot of 40 Ford fenders for sale. Maybe you could find OEM ones in better shape than the ones you have https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=353938