project: What did I get myself into 50 chevy

[MrDude_1]

Originally Posted by blitz'd

I still need to do that, I never mocked up the radiator support so im not sure how much to cut off yet. If you look close at the picture you can see they didnt get painted.

because of the steering box, you're limited on how far back you can cut it.
the way ive seen almost everyone else do it is exactly what Fat Mike just said.. about a 1/2" from the steering box bolt.. you cant go any closer without effecting how the steering box is mounted. (plus any closer, and the box itself would be in the way)
you will still have to trim the inner fenders to fit.. so dont worry about cutting it "too far back".. you just trim all you can, then mod the fenders for the rest.