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How to fix this ?

Started by Purepony, June 28, 2022, 09:37:36 PM

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Purepony

So I noticed that one fender has a sharp cut and the other doesn't. Anyone know how to fix this ? Or do I need a new fender

anlauto

Maybe weld a patch in and repaint ? :dunno:
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torredcuda

 :iagree: A good body shop can easily fix that.
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autoxcuda

My guess is someone cut that for fender to tire clearance with those large wide large diameter rims.

That's usually the first area of interference.

Are you looking for someone to put a lip back on it? Or just smooth it out and paint the edge?

Having someone carefully weld on a lip could get costly but maybe they would only have to blend paint from the mid body line down. If they replaced the fender they might have to blend the hood and door.
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Purepony

As usual you guys are the experts. I'd like both sides to match because it's really bothering me

jimynick

Remember, you can only see one side of the car at a time, and the previous comments about clearancing for wide tires is also a consideration. Try this, take some reasonably thick plastic sheeting ( an old bondo board?) and cut a piece to conform to your idea of where you want the fender edge allowing a couple of inches overlap where it meets the fender, clamp/PDR glue it on and go out and make some sharp turns and entries to parking lots with the wheel turned and see how it goes. You'll know soon enough if the car doesn't like the new configuration and you won't bugger up your current paint nor incur bodywork costs to do and then undo it if it doesn't suit you. Just my  :alan2cents:
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Cuda Cody

 :iagree:  Someone once told me....  "Only god can see both sides of a car at the same time". 

Before spending to much time or money on it, double check it wasn't done a for a clearance reason (like others have stated).


Purepony

I checked like some of you suggested and they clear, I think the car had 20s before that's why they did that. I swapped 19/20 instead of 20/20
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