Front fender gap

[LostMy65]

I was searching for something else and ran across this similar thread:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...de#post4227701

Originally Posted by vin63

I would be more inclined to alter the fender than the crossmember and all of the suspension adjustments that go with it.

Here is what I did to my front fenders to move the wheel opening...

[suzq044]

One of those subtle mods that nobody @ an auto-show will notice.. i like it

[jchav62]

I'm diggin' it...

[First66]

Originally Posted by chevyrestoguy

I like that idea a lot. Most people don't recognize that gap when a truck is sitting at stock height, but when you lower the truck where the tire is deep within the wheel opening, it stands out like a sore thumb. I'm a real stickler about details like that. I've seen some trucks that look like the wheel is 3" too far back in the wheel opening, and once you notice it, you can't stop looking at it.

Some trucks really exaggerate that detail when lowered, such as the '47-'55 AD trucks, and especially the '53-'56 Ford F-100 trucks.

I think you're on to an excellent idea, shrunken66stroker. I say go for it!

I love what you've done to your truck so far. It's going to be incredible.

I thought I was the only one that it bugged on the F100's. On the other hand, it kinda compliments their mousy look.

A damn good idea on our trucks tho!

[Frizzle Fry]

Photochop a full side view of your idea vs just moving the crossmember forward. For me, the issue is how far aft the wheels are. It affects the overall stance. Your idea fixes one of the symptoms, but not all.
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[shrunken66stroker]

Moving the cross member is just too damn much work. Brake lines, engine mounts steering, shock mounts, sway bar, etc. I just don't want so much space in front of the tire, the wheel placement being back towards the cab doesn't bother me all. Besides, I want to drive this thing with in the next decade and I don't get a ton of time to work on it these days.

[Frizzle Fry]

Originally Posted by shrunken66stroker

Moving the cross member is just too damn much work. Brake lines, engine mounts steering, shock mounts, sway bar, etc. I just don't want so much space in front of the tire, the wheel placement being back towards the cab doesn't bother me all. Besides, I want to drive this thing with in the next decade and I don't get a ton of time to work on it these days.

I hear that. Then you have the perfect solution
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[shrunken66stroker]

I measured it out today but didn't have time to mess with it. The fender is going to end up being extended only 2". I'll have to tighten up the bumper by cutting 1 1/2" out of the frame in front of the radiator mount and extend each side about 2" to get them where I want.

[BMERDOC]

i'm so used to seeing people stretch fenders (Pro-street, 4x4s) it was tough concieving closing them up but I ca't wait to see the rough in!!

[97gase]

That's a great look. I'd been thinking about how these would look with an Impala wheel arch grafted in, but like your idea better. It will make a tucked bumper look more stream lined too.

[Slammed50]

That will look pretty slick with a nice tight hugging bumper to compliment it. I happen to have a couple extra fenders as well.....!!!
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[shrunken66stroker]

Check my thread for update pics. I got started today and should finish at least the passenger side tomorrow.