I have a 69 Camaro and may need to cut the rear 1/4's. The part I'm refering to is the part people usually roll with a baseball bat. Mine, as I'm sure everyone elses also has the outer 1/4 and an inner well also. Anyone that has cut theirs how far did you go and did you reweld the outer and inner 1/4's back together after you cut them.

Why do you need to cut them?

I am told that alot of the aftermarket quarters have extra metal on the inside lip I am told. I know the pair of quarters I used had about twice the sized inside lip that my originas had. After mounting them up it was easy to sawzall off about a quarter the width of the lip without even coming close to the outer wheel well.

I believe he's looking for more tire room.

I remember others doing it with a baseball bat and rolling the car to "form" the wheel opening. Only problem was it kindda broke the paint and I think this is what he is trying to prevent.

Thanks for the responses. Yes it's for bigger tires. Yes I do have one origional 1/4 and one repo that does in fact have a wider lip. I currently have 275/60r15 and one side rubs. I'm going to 275/40r17 and I'm sure some material will have to be removed. The baseball has not been sufficiant. A little concerned about paint cracking but I'll just heat gun it a little first.

I have aftermarket qtrs on both sides of my '69 Bird and I will be needing to do the same. The lip is WAY bigger than OEM. I figure I need about 1/4". I am running 275/40/18s.

I was planning on trying to do mine with a cut-off wheel.
Phil

"I was planning on trying to do mine with a cut-off wheel."

I was going to do the same, but a buddy of mine convinced me to use the sawzall. It was quicker he stated, and less hassle of changing worn down cut off wheels, and less heat on the metal. /shrug

If your looking to roll the lip visit eastwood co. they have a lip roller they sell.

Are you guys cutting the entire lip off?

Are you guys cutting the entire lip off?

I'm not, I am just looking to take 1/4" off (about the extra that a repro panel has).

Phil

NO NO NO Just use a high speed cutting wheel and only take off about a 1/16 right before the welds are. Do not use a sawzall it will tear the metal up... Tape everything off mark a line and slowly start appalling pressure with the cutting wheel, now you only need to cut were the tire will travel which is the center of the wheel well.

NO NO NO Just use a high speed cutting wheel and only take off about a 1/16 right before the welds are. Do not use a sawzall it will tear the metal up... Tape everything off mark a line and slowly start appalling pressure with the cutting wheel, now you only need to cut were the tire will travel which is the center of the wheel well.

I dunno what kindof sawzall or blade you used that tore it up, but mine cut off smoothly.

I was reading today, someone else had rubbing on the inner wheelhouse an pounded that out with a hammer. Anyone want to comment on that. I should tell you, my cars not a piece of junk but it's not a gem either. I plan to someday do a DSE mini tub but not today.

I dunno what kindof sawzall or blade you used that tore it up, but mine cut off smoothly.It didnt tear mine up, but what i said is it will tear it up, a sawzal speed is just to slow to get a smooth cut and especially if his car is already painted, it will jerk the **** out of it.

Wow! Power tools! I used a hacksaw with the blade turned sideways. The lip is ALL GONE. That was 28 years ago. It worked for me because I don't drive on wet roads unless the rain gods catch me coming home.

I was reading today, someone else had rubbing on the inner wheelhouse an pounded that out with a hammer. Anyone want to comment on that. I should tell you, my cars not a piece of junk but it's not a gem either. I plan to someday do a DSE mini tub but not today.Now that is scary..

I have a 69 Camaro and may need to cut the rear 1/4's. The part I'm refering to is the part people usually roll with a baseball bat. Mine, as I'm sure everyone elses also has the outer 1/4 and an inner well also. Anyone that has cut theirs how far did you go and did you reweld the outer and inner 1/4's back together after you cut them.If and when you decide to this, make sure you tape off all surrounding areas and after the cuts you can apply a coat of primer-por15-or under coating to the raw edges.

Take a look at this for rolling your lips http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=6159&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C503%2C504%2C514&KickerID=232&KICKER
There is also a spray or a gel you can put on the lip when you cut it to keep any heat down so you dont burn the paint.