335'S Cutting the wheels well, FRANK?

[bigtyme1]

OK a few last minutes things before paint. I will be putting 335's on the rear with DSE mini Tub and narrowed rear. Frank advised me to cut the upper wheel well about a 1/2 inch. Should I cut it clean or do I need to roll the lip?
I was thinking I did not need to cut anything for 335's but I want to do what ever before paint. I'm just concerned about the spot welds. How much will a rear axle really travel? Thanks Frank if you get this.

[awr68]

Can you still see the spot welds? How much can you cut before you get into the welds?

I wouldn't think you would need to trim them much if at all...but since you don't have your wheels yet it might be a good idea!

[bigtyme1]

It should only be around a 1/2 inch. I'm just not sure if I should roll the edge or cut it staight. I really don't want to roll it and take a chance cracking the primer or body work.

[mark smith]

I borrowed a friends eastwood lip roller and rolled mine after it was painted.didnt hurt anything

[ItDoRun]

It varies a little per car. I'm going through all these scenarios right now, as well. What size rim are you going with? I believe Frank told me the 335 on a 12" rim has a section width of 13.5" and on an 11.5" rim it has a section width of 13.2". I've heard to trim anywhere from 1/4" to 1/2", but it's better to cut a little too much than not enough, of course...especially before paint. I have the same question. I have repro quarters, so the factory spot welds are history and it's hard to tell the plug weld after is has been ground.

My car measures 14-1/8" from the inner DSE tub to the quarter lip at the 12o'clock position.

[68protouring454]

i would trim it 1/4 to 1/2 then roll at least from 10 o clock to 2 o clock as that is where it will rub, but if you have gone this far with the details in your car, i would roll the entire lip and body work it so it looks custom, not just a rolled lip
bodywork is alot easier now then blending in basecoat and re clearing back half of car.
goodluck
when doing a full build, i like to cut all but 1/4 inch of it, thenn form 3/16 round stock to wheel well and weld in, looks super, easy to weld and metal work and way cleaner then just rolling lip.