Swapped out fron end parts, now need help! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Tom · 08-18-2003, 11:11 AM

I swapped my new fenders, valence and chrome onto my 79 this weekend. Everything looks good except for the alignment of the fenders. Both doors rub the fenders right at the crease point, and on the drivers side the fender dosen't sit up againts the cab correctly. How exactly do I fix this?

bigblock73 · 08-18-2003, 12:21 PM

loosen all the bolts, then wiggle the fender to the correct position, then retightren the bolts. You are supposed to do this to check panel alignment before you tighten all them down.

-jeff

Tom · 08-18-2003, 12:34 PM

The bolt holes on the fender by the door [the three big ones] dont have slots to move in, only holes. There are shims stock, and I re-used them, but Im not sure where to add or remove certain ones to get it to move the way I want.

Tom · 08-18-2003, 08:56 PM

Anyone else have a clue? My truck looks kinda funky right now

08-18-2003, 11:11 AM	#1
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Swapped out fron end parts, now need help! I swapped my new fenders, valence and chrome onto my 79 this weekend. Everything looks good except for the alignment of the fenders. Both doors rub the fenders right at the crease point, and on the drivers side the fender dosen't sit up againts the cab correctly. How exactly do I fix this? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

08-18-2003, 12:21 PM	#2
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	loosen all the bolts, then wiggle the fender to the correct position, then retightren the bolts. You are supposed to do this to check panel alignment before you tighten all them down. -jeff

08-18-2003, 12:34 PM	#3
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	The bolt holes on the fender by the door [the three big ones] dont have slots to move in, only holes. There are shims stock, and I re-used them, but Im not sure where to add or remove certain ones to get it to move the way I want.

08-18-2003, 08:56 PM	#4
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	Anyone else have a clue? My truck looks kinda funky right now



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