Inner fenders bolt to tabs at firewall

[lenguini]

No matter what I adjust, I find the Inner fender lowers where they bolt to the mounts on the firewall are not even close to being centered.Original inner fenders rad support.
These are driver and passenger pics on my project,so has anyone else ended up here,or is this normal ?

Please post some pics and opinions on this.


Thanks in advance.

Ed.

[66farmer]

I,m glad you posted this, I have the same problem

[rideblue00]

I had the same problem on my stock stuff also. Not sure why. I moved around the cab on the frame and shimmed up my rad sup, but only got a little closer. Then i took it back apart(no pics). I will have to deal with this later. Hopefully someone else will chime in with some info. Im suscribed!

[jonzcustomshop]

are the front cab mount rubbers collapsed?
also the rubber washer that fits into the fender well will go off center a bit, I think it is set up that way to allow for some adjustment..

[66farmer]

Originally Posted by jonzcustomshop

are the front cab mount rubbers collapsed?
also the rubber washer that fits into the fender well will go off center a bit, I think it is set up that way to allow for some adjustment..

All my cab mounts are new

[lenguini]

All my cab mounts are new as well.Anyone have anything to add out there ? Im taking this apart for the last time for final bodywork and need some answers quick !

Thanks,
Ed

[padresag]

what year are those inner fenders off of? I believe that some of the early years that bottom mount was removeable, not that it should make any difference.
ron

[padresag]

Originally Posted by padresag

what year are those inner fenders off of? I believe that some of the early years that bottom mount was removeable, not that it should make any difference.
ron

http://www.flickr.com/photos/4-5-6ch...7629116931396/

this is an example of what I was talking about. this is a 63 cab
ron

[lenguini]

Inner fenders should all fit the same for all years.These came of of a 65.If anyone can tell me this is a normal fit please.

Thanks,
Ed.

[Captainfab]

It has been quite a while since I have bolted up some inner fenders, but it seems like the bolt hole was not perfectly centered in the inner fender hole. Although I don't recall them being quite that far off. Nonetheless, if the inner fenders are up against the firewall, and if you have mocked up the outer fenders and they fit from the grill panel to the door, I wouldn't worry about it too much. Of course that is providing the rubber grommet will allow the bolt to pass thru and engage the threads in the bracket. Hope that helps some

[padresag]

"should". sometimes though something get whacked or bent a little. somebodies dog pees on it; one never knows
ron

[lenguini]

Anyone want to submit a photo or two of your inners at this mount....? Id appreciate it.I might cut and shorten this area 1/4 " for better fitment.

Cheers,
Ed.

[LT1 Burb]

Here is a pic of one that has never been off and it is close but the inner fender is not tight against the firewall.

[lenguini]

1000 thank you's !,this is the pic Iv been hoping for.

Cheers,
Ed

[rustbucket66]

I had to drill the spot welds out on mine, and move the hole over, then weld up and smooth the drilled holes and open area, then a die grinder for the hole on the other side to match. Mine are repos though. The rubber bushing and metal sleeve that the bolt goes through will move a little, but not a whole lot. It still has to be reasonably close to the middle. I'm suprised the fenders that the General made, have this problem also. Hmmm. I'd say get the inner fender where it is happy, mark, and move the hole over. Not a nice job