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10-23-2019, 12:20 PM
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54 Chev front fender alignment
My appologies if this has been covered before. I couldn't find the info doing a search.
I'm trying to align my 54 front fenders. On the cab there is a recessed area that has the holes to bolt the fenders to the cab. Does the outer edge of the fender fit into this area on the cab or does the fender mounting surface to the cab sit on top of this recessed area? Hope this makes sense Thanks for any help. Jeff |
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10-23-2019, 01:37 PM
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Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment
Welcome
If I'm reading it right the fender fits into the recess...the mounting holes should line up
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10-23-2019, 02:41 PM
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Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment
Ok, that is what I was thinking. I should have mentioned that the front fenders are aftermarket. The holes don't line up well, that is what was throwing me off.
Thanks for the help Jeff |
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10-23-2019, 04:13 PM
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Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment
Aftermarket huh..??...dont expect any of it to fit very good
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10-23-2019, 05:41 PM
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Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment
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10-23-2019, 05:51 PM
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Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment
Unfortunatly the original fenders were long gone before I purchased this project. Sounds like I'm in for some fun.
Thanks Jeff |
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10-23-2019, 05:54 PM
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Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment
Fitting front fenders with hood down and locked might be was to go. May have to drill all new holes if unlucky. See pic on post 98 on linky below. Thats where i gave up on trying anything else.
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10-23-2019, 06:41 PM
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Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment
Thanks for the info. Your truck looks great.
Jeff |
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10-25-2019, 11:06 PM
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Re: 54 Chev front fender alignment
Dozens of threads here and elsewhere about aftermarket sheet metal not fitting well.
A chain saw file of the appropriate diameter works fantastic for elongating holes in sheet metal. Basically one does what one has to do to get them to fit.
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