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MacQuigley · 05-15-2018, 06:49 PM

Guy's I need to flare out my fenders or space them out a bit as the new wheels and tyres I bought are just a little too tight.

Any suggestions on ways to do this?

LostMy65 · 05-15-2018, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MacQuigley

Guy's I need to flare out my fenders or space them out a bit as the new wheels and tyres I bought are just a little too tight.

Any suggestions on ways to do this?

Fleetside, or Stepside?

hotrodder · 05-15-2018, 09:19 PM

If you know a good bodyman that is good with a hammer and dolly the inner lip of the fender or bedside can be rolled in and you can gain some clearance that way. I did that on my 66 and got about 1/4 inch. Taking it slow will make it possible to do it without doing any body work or painting.

**Captainfab** · 05-15-2018, 11:51 PM

Since you don't have your bed wood installed yet, you might consider widening the whole bed and inch or two. There was a former member here that did that to his stepside bed. I'll have to see if I can find his build thread.

Edit: I think his build thread here must be gone as I can not find it. This is the best I could do with a link to a thread elsewhere.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=452520

**mfm3** · 05-16-2018, 12:48 AM

I used one of these and gained 1/2" of additional clearance on each side. I'm guessing you can do the same on a fleetside.
https://www.eastwood.com/ew-fender-r...SABEgL5ZfD_BwE

You'll need one of these if you are running 6-lugs
https://www.eastwood.com/fender-roller-adapter.html

MacQuigley · 05-16-2018, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mfm3

I used one of these and gained 1/2" of additional clearance on each side. I'm guessing you can do the same on a fleetside.
[URL="https://www.eastwood.com/ew-fender-roller-w-instruction.html?SRCCODE=PLA00010&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIz9K276-J2wIVAQppCh3TTwosEAQYASABEgL5ZfD_BwE"]

There are some Eastwood retailers over hear. Wonder if they could get that for me.

MacQuigley · 05-16-2018, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Captainfab

Since you don't have your bed wood installed yet, you might consider widening the whole bed and inch or two. There was a former member here that did that to his stepside bed. I'll have to see if I can find his build thread.

Edit: I think his build thread here must be gone as I can not find it. This is the best I could do with a link to a thread elsewhere.

http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=452520

Thanks John.

MacQuigley · 05-16-2018, 01:07 PM

By way of a bit of an update, last night I bounced the bed as much as I could to see if the fenders came in contact with the tyres.

Now, Ok I know I don't have the bed wood in yet but equally Ive no shocks fitted. With the bed bouncing a good bit there was no contact. So I feel a little rolling of the inner lip of each fender should do the trick. It should be enough.

Going to have another look tonight.

MacQuigley · 05-16-2018, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrodder

If you know a good bodyman that is good with a hammer and dolly the inner lip of the fender or bedside can be rolled in and you can gain some clearance that way.

Would be a bit far for him to travel unfortunately. I'm in Scotland!

MacQuigley · 05-16-2018, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LostMy65

Fleetside, or Stepside?

Stepside

MacQuigley · 05-16-2018, 05:01 PM

Eastwood fender flaring tool, readily available in the UK! Yipee - for once!

LostMy65 · 05-16-2018, 05:38 PM

It may not be an issue, but if you have a short panhard bar, the rearend will have some side to side movement as you go over bumps.

racecougar · 06-11-2018, 12:50 PM

I formed 1/2" roundstock to the shape of the opening, rolled the sheetmetal around it, and welded it up.

05-15-2018, 06:49 PM	#1
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Fender Flaring Guy's I need to flare out my fenders or space them out a bit as the new wheels and tyres I bought are just a little too tight. Any suggestions on ways to do this?

05-15-2018, 09:19 PM	#3
hotrodder Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bloomington Indiana Posts: 322	Re: Fender Flaring If you know a good bodyman that is good with a hammer and dolly the inner lip of the fender or bedside can be rolled in and you can gain some clearance that way. I did that on my 66 and got about 1/4 inch. Taking it slow will make it possible to do it without doing any body work or painting.

05-15-2018, 11:51 PM	#4
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: Fender Flaring Since you don't have your bed wood installed yet, you might consider widening the whole bed and inch or two. There was a former member here that did that to his stepside bed. I'll have to see if I can find his build thread. Edit: I think his build thread here must be gone as I can not find it. This is the best I could do with a link to a thread elsewhere. http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=452520 __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE Last edited by Captainfab; 05-16-2018 at 12:06 AM.

05-16-2018, 12:48 AM	#5
mfm3 Active Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: DFW TX Posts: 133	Re: Fender Flaring I used one of these and gained 1/2" of additional clearance on each side. I'm guessing you can do the same on a fleetside. https://www.eastwood.com/ew-fender-r...SABEgL5ZfD_BwE You'll need one of these if you are running 6-lugs https://www.eastwood.com/fender-roller-adapter.html Attached Images Last edited by mfm3; 05-16-2018 at 12:56 AM.

05-16-2018, 01:07 PM	#8
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: Fender Flaring By way of a bit of an update, last night I bounced the bed as much as I could to see if the fenders came in contact with the tyres. Now, Ok I know I don't have the bed wood in yet but equally Ive no shocks fitted. With the bed bouncing a good bit there was no contact. So I feel a little rolling of the inner lip of each fender should do the trick. It should be enough. Going to have another look tonight.

05-16-2018, 05:01 PM	#11
MacQuigley Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Scotland Posts: 737	Re: Fender Flaring Eastwood fender flaring tool, readily available in the UK! Yipee - for once!

05-16-2018, 05:38 PM	#12
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,530	Re: Fender Flaring It may not be an issue, but if you have a short panhard bar, the rearend will have some side to side movement as you go over bumps. __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-11-2018, 12:50 PM	#13
racecougar Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Imperial, MO Posts: 1,003	Re: Fender Flaring I formed 1/2" roundstock to the shape of the opening, rolled the sheetmetal around it, and welded it up. Attached Images __________________ Rod @ AzzKicker Cars 1965 C10 SWB - Build Thread



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