Fender clearance?

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  1. rayy

    rayy Member

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    I have seen on this forum where a couple of members who have radius there fenders for more clearance. I have seen Chris blue Maverick in person and took some measurements but he did not personally do his. I have searched the site for guidance on this but have not found much. I think a guy named Tom Hackmen I think did this mod a long time ago? Just wondering if anyone could shine some light on the subject before I start cutting. I think I can do it no problem but would like to hear from someone who has. Thanks
     
  2. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Chris, and Tom are the only ones I can remember ever seeing that have done this.
     
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    Wooden Baseball bat. You shove it between the tire and the body and start rolling it around the tire.

    There also USED to be a tech article that showed exactly how to cut along the countour lines if you wanted to cut instead of roll.

    I wasn't paying enough attention. You do want to cut. So there are contour lines on the body and you can either cut off the top or off the bottom of them, you cut straight down from the ends or give it a curve.

    I uh, really like the look and want to do it too someday. I used to have it bookmarked but then they changed my work pc.
     
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  4. RMiller

    RMiller My name is Rick

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    I started it on my old car and it doesn't seem too difficult other than reworking the outer wheel house. I still plan on doing this to the present car once I get moving on it.
     

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