1956–1957 Corvette C1 Front Fender Bonding Strip LH – Press Molded 3740227 - OEM Number(s) (3740227)
1956–1957 C1 Front Fender Bonding Strip – LH
OEM Number(s): 3740227
Restore the structural integrity of your 1956–1957 Corvette’s front end with this Left Hand Front Fender Rear Bonding Strip, engineered to deliver proper fitment and durability. This fiberglass bonding strip connects the top of the fender to the lower section from the door to the wheel well opening—just as the factory intended. It’s an essential reinforcement for any body-off restoration or front-end repair.
Because Details Matter
• Fits 1956–1957 C1 Corvettes
• Left hand (driver side) application
• Press molded fiberglass construction for factory-style accuracy
• Bonds upper and lower fender from door to wheel well opening
• Correct shape and contour for smooth installation
UNDER THE STRAW HAT – Restorer’s Insight
Original GM panels were press molded—a production process using high pressure and matched dies to produce thin, consistent fiberglass with smooth inner and outer surfaces. These parts were fast to manufacture but prone to stress cracking and distortion with age.
In contrast, hand-laid fiberglass is manually built up with resin-saturated mat, resulting in thicker, more durable panels that are stronger and easier to modify or reinforce. While slightly heavier and with a rougher backside, hand-laid panels are ideal for restorers seeking long-term structural integrity and excellent fitment—especially when factory press-molded panels are no longer available.
Whether you're repairing collision damage or replacing deteriorated factory bonding, this RH fender bonding strip is a must-have for period-correct results and lasting strength.
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