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miket1

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Installing inner fenders
« on: September 29, 2015, 02:51:06 PM »
I removed the front clip on my 69 Z28 to do engine bay detailing, is it a big problem to bolt on the inner fender first, then mount the fender to it, or should I install as a complete assembly.

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rich69rs

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Re: Installing inner fenders
« Reply #1 on: September 29, 2015, 05:32:47 PM »
I've heard of people managing to get the outer fender installed after first installing the inner fender, but when I did mine a few years ago, I installed the inner fenders and outer fenders as assemblies, loosely bolted in place first, then mated the lower valence and upper header panel - got the gaps where I wanted them and snugged everything down.

Due to the way they go togetheer and my very limited experience working with sheet metal, it seemed to make a lot of sense at the time to install the inner and outer fenders as an assembly.  Worked out well.

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JohnZ

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Re: Installing inner fenders
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2015, 03:36:38 PM »

Due to the way they go togetheer and my very limited experience working with sheet metal, it seemed to make a lot of sense at the time to install the inner and outer fenders as an assembly.  Worked out well.

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miket1

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Re: Installing inner fenders
« Reply #3 on: October 07, 2015, 03:00:14 AM »
OK , which ever is easiest & best  is what I am looking for.

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