Britton Hickman Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 I've got a 71 Monte Carlo that needs the front inner fender wells replaced. They're plastic and all cracked out. I'd like to find a set that are metal to replace them and I've heard that 70-72 Chevelle metal inner fender wells will fit my 71 MC. Just wondered if anyone has ever installed metal inner fenderwells on their 70-72 Monte Carlo and how much trouble they had if any. I've got a 71 MC convertible as well that has metal inner fender wells, but I didn't install them. I know many of the parts used on that car were Chevelle, but can't say with 100% certainty that the inner fender wells are. Just wondered if anyone has any experience with this and could lend some advice. Thanks, Britton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leghome Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 The Chevelle inner metals will work. They do take a little massaging by taking a drill and modifying a couple of holes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Britton Hickman Posted March 24, 2022 Author Share Posted March 24, 2022 Thanks! I appreciate the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Like Leghome said, the metal inner fender wells work. I installed them in my 70 SS, Big Red and are installing them, when they finally arrive, int my son's 70 pro street Monte. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted March 24, 2022 Share Posted March 24, 2022 Britton, as Larry said, yes they will work with a bit of manipulation and alteration. That said, please keep in mind the ones on your inner fender wells are now over 50 years old so that ain't bad. One of the nice things about the plastic is they are easy to clean and will never rust or need to be painted. I replaced my plastic ones over 15 years ago with plastic ones and I have no signs of any deteriation or cracks. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canuck Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 The plastic ones in my 71 are over 15 years old and still look new. I just put a new set of plastic ones in my 70 also. Both are from The Parts Place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Boyte Posted March 25, 2022 Share Posted March 25, 2022 We went with the metal inner fenders . Have no regrets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71MonteCarloMD Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 +1 to Aaron, installed plastic ones from the Parts Place several years ago, still looks great without any polishing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MC1of80 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Metal ones installed in 2016, rattle can Eastwood underwood black, installed in Big Red. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid87 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 Just be mindful when you install them and tighten them slowly. It doesn't take much to distort the large fenders on the Monte Carlo. I had to elongate a few holes. If I was to replace them on a car that didn't need any body work I would go with the Monte specific plastic ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan402 Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 I replaced my original plastic ones with metal ones I got from Koniks about 5 years pho and the powder coat has peeled in the last couple of years and rusted. I have plastic ones that I just got from The Parts Place and will be installing them soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Searsman Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Debated that question about 3 years ago. If I remember the metal ones for chevelle are not long enough on-the front end for a Monte.. I went with the plastic ones from dynaco on eBay.129 $ each.. they really are nice and shine like painted metal .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooltech Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 I just installed metal ones in my 71'. I ordered inner fenders for a 71 Chevelle and they seem to go in really well, like what the other guys said, yes some massaging of the holes were required and all that I had to do is reinstall the extensions up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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