Yet another 2nd Gen Camaro - Project/update - Page 12 - Lateral-g Forums

**glassman** · #**111** 02-07-2014, 12:54 PM

Vince@Meanstreets · #**112** 02-07-2014, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by gerno

Vince - One question. I'm thinking to cut the inner fender but leave it attached at the edge by the quarter panel. Then I'm thinking to reform it in the car and weld the 3 cuts back together. Is this what you recommend or should I cut the whole section out reform it and weld it all back? I think I'm going to go ahead and to the same thing for the fronts before I get the wheels ordered up.

Depends on your skill set...the goal is to have the inner wheel house go straight all the way up. You could cut it out, hammer massage the roll in it then fit it back up.

I usually cut the wheel lip off ( leave a 1/4" to the outer quarter panel) and weld in a piece of 3/16" cold rolled rod to it. Then make a new outer wheel house section and weld that to the top of the 3/16" rod. It makes a nice smooth transition.

If you want the fat tires you gotta do the work.

gerno · #**113** 02-08-2014, 05:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

Depends on your skill set...the goal is to have the inner wheel house go straight all the way up. You could cut it out, hammer massage the roll in it then fit it back up.

I usually cut the wheel lip off ( leave a 1/4" to the outer quarter panel) and weld in a piece of 3/16" cold rolled rod to it. Then make a new outer wheel house section and weld that to the top of the 3/16" rod. It makes a nice smooth transition.

If you want the fat tires you gotta do the work.

Using the rod sounds like a very good plan. I'll see what I can do. Even without the skills I'll still try it and see what happens....

**waynieZ** · #**114** 02-08-2014, 08:10 AM

Keep at it, you'll definitely get it done.

Nice Marty!

Ron in SoCal · #**115** 02-08-2014, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by gerno

Using the rod sounds like a very good plan. I'll see what I can do. Even without the skills I'll still try it and see what happens....

I like Vince's approach. Seems to create the most clearance.

gerno · #**116** 02-08-2014, 03:50 PM

Ended up cutting all but ~3/16 of the wheel lip out and leaving the inner fender as is. The inner fender follows the contour if the qtr panel so any more change would mean a paint job which isn't in the budget right now. I also cut ~3/16 out of the floor behind the wheel tubs which allowed me to stretch the tub for a little more clearance.

Looks like a 12.5x 18 with 7 3/8 BS is perfect. With this spacing I have ~3/8 room all around for tire flex. Based on discussions with Travis at Formula 43 1/4' tire flex should be expected. I'm thinking to order 7.5" BS and plan to use a 1/8 spacer

Still debating on the front. Looks like 18x10 with 6.75 BS is best for the outer clearance but the wheel tool hits the sway bar and lower control arm at full lock. Think I need to pull the inner fenders tomorrow to see what mods can be done.