1972 Dart Swinger Front Fenders

[Stephen Conwell]

Hello my Name is Steve and last year I purchased the car I've dreamed of since Jr. High (im 53 now). I thought everything I needed for this car would be available thru the aftermarket. Well last week at the Mopar nationals I learned steel front fender reproductions are not available for the 1972 dart swinger. I'm confused because the 1971 fenders look identical. does anyone know the difference? Can I weld a piece off my 72 fender on a 71 to make it work? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

 

[Mopar-Mitch]

Yep, weld up the 71 marker light hole and drill holes for the 72 marker light.

 

[MoparMike1974]

Like stated above, fenders are the same except for the side marker lights. 72 was a one year only fender so it will likely never be reproduced.
Patch in the old marker light hole then make the cutout for the new style marker light. A die grinder and air file makes quick work of it.
Another option is to patch in the old style marker lights on the quarter panel and make it look like a 70-71. Just be aware that the early side markers are hard to find and expensive compared to the cheap 72+ ones.

 

[Stephen Conwell]

I thought they looked basically the same. Thanks for the Help Guys.