72ScampTramp
Scamp Tramp
What do I need to get my fenders aligned? Ive got the doors aligned now to work on the front end. Any tips and ides would be helpful.
aligning fenders
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Rocky_JS
'cuda
get the hood set with the back of the cowl is my normal next step. The fenders give the greatest amount of adjustment all things being equal. Only tip I can give since most of it is straight forward is get an assortment of shims.
805moparkid
Slant and AFX Guy
Yep hood to cowl gap, then fenders. Also dont forget these are not new cars with cm gaps... expect a 1/4" gap at the back of the door and to the fender
72ScampTramp
Scamp Tramp
so put the hood of first is that what im getting?
805moparkid
Slant and AFX Guy
Put the hood on and get the hood to cowl gap the same then align fenders to hood then install the header panel to get the hood to cowl and hood to header gaps close to the same. Just got done aligning all the sheet metal on my barracuda. As stated don't expect any tight gaps unless you want to spend
the time on them adding metal and grinding
the time on them adding metal and grinding
72ScampTramp
Scamp Tramp
On the rail where the fenders go on both sides there shouldnt be any reason to shim there right or anywhere else but down on the dog leg right?
1968FormulaS340
Well-Known Member
The factory used shims where needed. You may need to do the same.
Rocky_JS
'cuda
Sometime a shim is needed on the top stud on the rear of the fender. (The one that is hidden above the door hinges.) A shim is used there to get the proper height to align with the door and cowl. Also as you mentioned the rear leg of the fender.
72ScampTramp
Scamp Tramp
How about a source for the bolts that bolt the dog leg down under the car what can I use there. Id like to buy new i remember the old ones being rusted and broke. I believe they looked like this but dont know size
Rocky_JS
'cuda
those look correct 5/16-18 x 1" is about the size of the stud
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