james j neiweem Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 (edited) It seems that Mack and International broke the mold in 1953 with their B models and R series IH's. These two models were the first models with non rounded fenders in the front. Both were successful. Seems as though there must have been some industrial espionage going on at the time. I believe that Mack won out due to their popular 673 diesel. Actually IH may have started the R model in 1952 Edited May 18, 2016 by james j neiweem 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45244-1953-radical-fender-designs/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 I always thought some of the Ford and GM's rounded fenders from the late 40's very early 50's had some influence too. Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45244-1953-radical-fender-designs/#findComment-333643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 The prototype to the L-Series, that model proceeding the R, but wearing the same fenders, came to life in 1949. Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/45244-1953-radical-fender-designs/#findComment-333824 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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