Fender Modifications and Intro

Discussion in '1960-1966' started by Vin63, Apr 2, 2008.

  1. Vin63

    Vin63 Member

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    Hello. I thought I would introduce myself and post some photos of my recent fender modifications that I thought might be of some interest. I plan on running a 31-inch tall rear tire and lowering the truck to about where it sits in the photo, so I had to stretch the rear fender opening 3.5 inches forward to center the rear tire/wheel in the opening. The wider rear opening made the front fender opening height disproportionate, so I dropped the lips of the front fenders 2.5 inches.
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    Here's a before and after photo of the front fenders (the blue tape marked my cut lines).
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    Last edited: Apr 2, 2008
  2. 283 man

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    Welcome to the forum!!!:)Cool looking 63 truck can you post some more pictures of whole truck love looking at any 1960/1966 Chevy/GMC these trucks are getting more popular every day:D..
     
  3. Vin63

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    Thanks! Here's a photo of it after I mocked up the front and rear suspensions...note the top of the front fender opening now looks disproportionately high.

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  4. beck

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    I like the front fender treatment. I am having a bit of the same problem with the appearance of my truck. I actually raised the back of the truck a little because of it. I never thought of dropping the front fender opening. Cool trick.
     
  5. dvalentine

    dvalentine Charter Member

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    Very nice solution to the common problem with these trucks !!!

    Keep us posted with pics !!!

    Val
     

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