Fender Notch Dimesnions

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  1. Ford Guy

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    I am in the process of swapping a '70 front bumper, valence, and filler panel onto my '73 and I am ready to notch the fenders for the filler panel. The problem is I can't find the dimensions for the cut. I have tried searching but I can't seem to find anything. I know the basic shape and everything, but if someone knew the exact measurements I need to cut to that would be great. Thanks
     
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    Fender notch?? Whats that? :D (On a serious note i'm looking for a picture that i saved years ago on how to do the notch)

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    Here's the template pic for drilling the frame holes.

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    Never mind, it doesn't have the dimensions on it :slap: I could have sworn it id.

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    I only needed to drill the front hole for the bumper brackets on my '74. The rear hole was dead on the money.

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    i cut on the inside line then split the corner and folded the top up and the side back. this gave a stock look...:thumbs2:


    on this fender there is a stamped imprint of the same thing on the inside.


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    I did mine the same way on my '76- gives it nicer edges. Can't wait to see how it all goes together.
     
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    I notched the filler panel instead of the fender.
     
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    Thanks guys, but no one has the actual dimensions? I may just have to go to the junkyard and measure the one they got there
     
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    I did the same :thumbs2:

    I know its not concourse, but it looks ten times better. IMHO.
     
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    If you notch the filler panel, doesn't it rub against the fender and scratch the paint? That's how the previous owner did on my '73 when he pulled the bumper in closer
     
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    It hasn't on mine, been five years now. I was gonna put a rubber strip on it for protection.

    But I totally forgot about it, till now. Thanks for reminding me.
     
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    I know this is an old thread, but does anyone have the actual dimensions for cutting a fender notch? I don't have access to a 70-72 car to make a template.


    Thanks
     
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    It's more knowing where to fold the metal than where to cut. You want the fold the shaded area and cut out the painted area. See http://1bad6t.com/Maverick/maverick_38.html

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    The pictures help out tremendously. Thanks (y)
     
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