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Old 04-17-2012, 01:47 AM   #1
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engine bay fender fill smooth panel?

OK, this may be confusing, but i read bout this somewhere and cant find them..

can/ where can i get a panel that goes on the inner side of the fender in the engine bay to make it smooth and flush?
factory the inner fenders have the big triangular holes and such, and i wanna make it flat, like its all solid.

sorry if its confusing, but is anyone following me?
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Old 04-17-2012, 02:37 AM   #2
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OK, this may be confusing, but i read bout this somewhere and cant find them..

can/ where can i get a panel that goes on the inner side of the fender in the engine bay to make it smooth and flush?
factory the inner fenders have the big triangular holes and such, and i wanna make it flat, like its all solid.

sorry if its confusing, but is anyone following me?
Interesting. Usually these are custom made.
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Old 04-17-2012, 10:35 AM   #3
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Re: engine bay fender fill smooth panel?

I don't think anyone makes a "kit" for what your after. We made mine from sheetmetal. I made them for a Camaro once out of Lexan.
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Old 04-17-2012, 11:12 AM   #4
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Re: engine bay fender fill smooth panel?

I made mine out f sheet metal. Make a cardboard template, transfer it and cut it out then attatch it. Easy and looks tons better IMO.
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I don't think anyone makes a "kit" for what your after. We made mine from sheetmetal. I made them for a Camaro once out of Lexan.
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Re: engine bay fender fill smooth panel?

I've seen tons of guys use trailer fenders, I'd like to make that conversion some day. But for now mine are out for easy access to the engine.
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Old 04-18-2012, 12:30 AM   #7
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Re: engine bay fender fill smooth panel?

thats strange, someone here should begin fabricating some, i imagine theyd sell.

thats a bummer theres no kit, i guess sheet metal it is.

and dam man that engine bays so shiny and reflective i didnt know if i was looking at your fender or the engine lolol
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