Just wanted to ask you body guys the best method to get max clearance on a 69 rear fender lip? im stuffing a 18 x 10- 5.75 b/s and need a little bit o room. How should i go about this ? 'roll' it tight or 'trim' it right back and have the seams rewelded along the edge. Any tips or best method advice?
The car is painted already so dont want to upset things too much.


Thanx a bunch!

Gav

My .02 is the roll it... but I have no experience in this but that is what i have read to do...

Gav, have you tried to put them on. I know everything you read says they wont fit. If you have replacement 1/4s I would try them first. Mine are
18x10 275/35/18 tires and mine never rubbed.

These cars were built for big meats. Bigger than what was available at the time. Here's my slicks on 4.5 bs. They're 10" on the contact patch.
http://epitomesrebuild.com/images/335.JPG

Trim from 10 to 2 o clock, rolling causes to much strain ou the outer panel and wll create more bodywork in most situations

Err...Like I said... you need to trim... hahaha like i said... I have no experience doing this!!!

Gav, have you tried to put them on. I know everything you read says they wont fit. If you have replacement 1/4s I would try them first. Mine are
18x10 275/35/18 tires and mine never rubbed.

Mike , i was hoping they will fit , i do have a bit of room ...Ive ordered 18x10s should turn up in 6 weeks they say. I just thought id get everything ready for the install. this is how it is NOW. 17x9.5.
http://i221.photobucket.com/albums/dd202/dragstripper/wheel17x95002.jpg

Trim from 10 to 2 o clock, rolling causes to much strain ou the outer panel and wll create more bodywork in most situations
Frank , if its trimed up , do i need to reweld along seam ? isnt is 2 pieces along there ?


Gav

The spots welds SHOULD be outside of the area you will trim. But by all means be sure not to cut them off. Also, be sure to seam seal the edge and brush touch it is it is a painted car.

I have just seen to many cases where thequarter panel get distorted from rolling.