casper50 Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Okay I understand the different strokes thing. But, can anyone come up with a reason why he cut the fenders that way? Ease of access to the engine? Total removal of cancerous metal? My favorite at the moment is "Hey look at me". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 Was that a 2x6 for the rocker??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I believe it's metal. looks like cancer in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 (edited) The big block with long rams likely necessitated that cut....the inner fenders for sure would have to go. As I found fitting the 383 in the 41 (same sheet metal) there entailed extensive inner fender massaging. Simple hanging of the power steering pump and alternator would not allow stock inner fenders. The nose tapers fast on these cars as those that have fitted any V8 or V6 in these bodies quickly find out. Without a tape to pull and the appearance of extensive front frame work (can you say clip) and absence of firewall massage with the install of the big block suggest that the front fender would not meet up to the cowl. This is just another way to fit the front grille without having to rework and lengthen everything.. OR remember while back the guy who bought the front grill from the Dodge just for wall art...maybe his wife threw it out the door and this man found it... OR this is just the way he want the vehicle so to show off the long rams at all times...I have seen cars with this style cut in the past...but most of the times it again point back to alterations forcing one's hand Edited August 29, 2016 by Plymouthy Adams Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knuckleharley Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 The big block with long rams likely necessitated that cut....the inner fenders for sure would have to go. As I found fitting the 383 in the 41 (same sheet metal) there entailed extensive inner fender massaging. Simple hanging of the power steering pump and alternator would not allow stock inner fenders. The nose tapers fast on these cars as those that have fitted any V8 or V6 in these bodies quickly find out. Without a tape to pull and the appearance of extensive front frame work (can you say clip) and absence of firewall massage with the install of the big block suggest that the front fender would not meet up to the cowl. This is just another way to fit the front grille without having to rework and lengthen everything..<< He obviously hasn't done any body work yet,so maybe he is planning on cutting up another pair of front fenders and hoods to add "extensions" to the front fenders and hoods to keep from recessing the firewall and doing other modifications? It had never occurred to me to do this sort of thing.but when you think about it,it may even be the best way to go. He's going to have to modify the inner fenders with "bubbles" anyhow,and this way he gets extra room to work. Just a guess,though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 All of us just guess I suppose.....but looking back at the ones I have done...massage the firewall flip the rad forward and roll out the door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Coatney Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 I like this one better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casper50 Posted August 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 So do I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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