Modifying the Fenders

Chris And I decided that we needed to add 1.5" to the fenders to tuck in the 225/70 19.5 wheels. We went with this combo of wheels and tires, because of the odd size bolt pattern 10 on 7.25 and 5.25 bore. Not many options for this pattern. It's going to work out good though, because it fills up the wheel wells nicely and keeps the old school look.

 First Chris laid out where he was going to add the 1.5"

After the cut. No turning back now. Chris made a jig to hold the fender and keep its shape. Can't see it to well in these pictures, but can see it better in some of the other pictures.

Tack welded the 1.5" of new material.

A look from the back side.

All back together. Time for some grinding, shrinking, and english wheel.

Test fit after Chris did some of the massaging of the metal.

I think the 1.5" worked out for the look we were going for. One more to go.