Re: [Chevelle-list] more about fender wells

[Bill Lessenberry]

I have a factory advertising brochure for the 1968 Chevelle, and one of the 
things that is touted in the little book is that the new cars have steel 
inner fenders.  This feature is specifically mentioned in the brochure for 
the '68 SS396 convertible ("Full Coil suspension, inner steel fenders, and 
separate frame construction cushioned by rubber mounts").  The 300 Deluxe 
Sport Coupe boasts "Flush-and-dry rocker panels, Full Coil suspension and 
rugged inner fenders for long-lasting protection of the sheet metal."  In 
the Technical section at the rear of the brochure, under the "CHEVELLE 
EASY-CARE FEATURES AND ENGINEERING DETAILS" it states "INNER STEEL 
FENDERS.  Help protect body surfaces from harmful corrosion."  (These 
features are printed in all caps--I'm not yelling)  I'm not that familiar 
with the '69's, but for '68, I'd say that all of the cars should have had 
steel inner fenders.  Maybe someone will have the '69 brochures and can 
look and see if the same features are listed for them.

BL