make 1966 cutlass fender into 442 fender
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make 1966 cutlass fender into 442 fender
I'm wondering if I can cut the opening & weld tabs to mount the ornament. The original has a lip all the way around it probably for strength. Does anybody have any pointers for this change over?
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I went through this last fall, and was able to do it with the fenders on the car w/o welding anything...
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...op-cutout.html
1st thing you'll need to do is make outline template of the scoop itself- And a 2nd template that the scoop "fits" into to represent the width of the lip.
Then you can use the diagram i attached in that thread to place it on the fender in the right spot.
Then cut it out with a dremel.
Rather than try to replicate the tabs- i made a bracket that fit over the back of the scoop and attached to it with speed nuts, this holds the scoop to the fender. Worked out real well. I was able to install it all on the car- had to remove the inner fenders and the bottom fender bolts and carefully pull the bottom of the fender out- but i was able to reach all the speed nut studs.
anyway- hope this helps!
https://classicoldsmobile.com/forums...op-cutout.html
1st thing you'll need to do is make outline template of the scoop itself- And a 2nd template that the scoop "fits" into to represent the width of the lip.
Then you can use the diagram i attached in that thread to place it on the fender in the right spot.
Then cut it out with a dremel.
Rather than try to replicate the tabs- i made a bracket that fit over the back of the scoop and attached to it with speed nuts, this holds the scoop to the fender. Worked out real well. I was able to install it all on the car- had to remove the inner fenders and the bottom fender bolts and carefully pull the bottom of the fender out- but i was able to reach all the speed nut studs.
anyway- hope this helps!
Last edited by RAMBOW; June 3rd, 2013 at 11:13 PM. Reason: found my link
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