Stretched Wheel openings
 

Here's an alternative to just trimming - the wheel opening are stretched to fit bigger tires...

I've seen this rig in person and they did a good job. I actually didn't even notice the mod at first.

http://i2.ebayimg.com/01/i/08/c4/e5/37_12.JPG
http://i23.ebayimg.com/06/i/08/bd/f1/b0_12.JPG
http://i4.ebayimg.com/04/i/08/bd/99/f0_12.JPG

Linky

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Did they just splice a piece of another wheel opening in there? Cut the arch in the center and slide 1-2-3" piece in it? That would work and look better than just cutting the wheel well out.

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That's actually pretty clean looking. I'm NOT a fan of cutting/hacking/chopping fenders, so I'd opt to do something like that instead.

How'd they do it, do you know? :confused:

Adam

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Cut/grind/weld/fill/sand/paint. :hm:
Lots of time/energy/effort and skill went in to pulling it off.
Certainly one of the cleaner ways of doing it.

Those side pipes must let alot of exhaust smell in though.

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I was just noticing in that last picture that he's got those side pipes PLUS another tailpipe that exits the rear corner. :confused:

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I emailed the seller today asking him what was involved in doing that, and here's what he said:

"after measuring about a million times,i took it to a body-man to cut, the whole bodyline had to be cut off seperated in midle relocated welded.
very time consuming and very expensive&yes it does have the inner fenderwells in place.the people that have bid so far don`t realize the
cost involved, i have 10grand in body work and 10 more in new axels. bids must go up alot or i will just keep it. thank-you for noticing "

That's a lot of money in body work!! :jdp:

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I would guess he has the diverter things on(can't think of what they are called). This way he can run street legal exhaust and straight headers with the flip of a switch.

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Probably something like this,
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...67/exhaust.jpg
I bought two sets.:metal:

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How much were those?

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Looks like a 70-80's Trailduster Ramcharger. Yuk.

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10 grand in body work and that's all he has to show for it? :crazy:

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They weren't cheap, here's a link for ya.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/QTP-D...7656QQtcZphoto

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Those wheelwells are pretty much what I am planning on doing. I'll be sure to snap some pics when it comes to cut off wheel time...

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I think I would have just lifted it to clear the tires would have been cheaper..

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Notice the lower diamond plating?
They used it to avoid having to deal with the lower body line detail. :hmm::bs:



What if someone made a fender with a wheel well opening that was 3" taller and 4" wider yet still looked stock? :D

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Wowsers :eek:

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hey vt whats the details on the front bumper on your blazer. id like to find one like that

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Sure is a great way to help keep the center of gravity low (and that is coming from an idiot that has about 10" of lift on his 69) :lol:

Really looks good - is that going to be a custom item you will offer?

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hows about some details ;)

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That is what I was thinking VT, what 10 grand to stretch the wheel openings, they just cut them off wider and covered with diamond plate.

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you got during build pics for that??looks very nice.
Mark

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No build pics available, sorry.

Do have a couple more that show the amount of articulation though. ;)

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Nice Work There VT!

Body Work Is Exspensive But Even With Those Fender Mods And Diamond Plate I Wouldn't Think He Really Has 10,000 In Body Work...I Could Be Wrong Tho.