Thanks Abodybomber. You hit the nail on the head. I am definitely trying to hide some messes here.
If I wasn't trying to do everything on the cheap I'd gut all of the inner fender structure and extend the cage into the engine compartment. Like so many of my other projects - this one feels like it's already getting out of control. I feel like I'm digging for band-aids to make this thing look respectable. As much as I realize that it's the details that make each car stand out, the Duster is likely to remain closer to being a sow's ear than a silk purse.
