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| bkrantz |
 Mar 26 2020, 08:12 PM
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914 Guru  Group: Members Posts: 7,739 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Those who have followed my build thread know that I am trying to remount the front right fender after replacing the front half of the inner fender with headlight box, and straightening the right end of the front panel. The front of the outer fender itself had been bent and fixed--and bent again. Thus I have no undamaged straight panel in the mix for reference. You can see lots of photos on that thread.
My first misfit challenge is front-rear position. When I set the panel so the door opening on the right matches the left side, I think I am close to fitting where the fender meets the front panel and headlight box. If anything, the fender could go forward just a bit. But the fender also looks too far forward, relative to the A-pillar inside and out. But, but the little pokey rear end of the fender top (by the base of the windshield) looks like the fender should shift forward. Any suggestions? Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| Literati914 |
Mar 27 2020, 07:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,442 Joined: 16-November 06 From: Dallas, TX Member No.: 7,222 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I will be dealing with this area too on my project. So, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
Can you not shut the door and use it's edge/opening to help position the tip of the fender where it look best? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| Bmw635 |
Mar 27 2020, 07:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 19-February 20 From: OC, CA Member No.: 23,943 Region Association: Southern California |
This tool might come in handy during your sheetmetal restoration.
https://www.amazon.com/Saker-Adjustable-Pre...g/dp/B083FBRJPM |
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| bkrantz |
Mar 27 2020, 08:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,739 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(Literati914 @ Mar 27 2020, 07:45 PM)  I will be dealing with this area too on my project. So, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Can you not shut the door and use it's edge/opening to help position the tip of the fender where it look best? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) I can't bolt the door back on with my brace in place, and I can't remove that without lowering the body off the rotisserie. So I made a cardboard template by tracing the door, and taped that in place. The gaps look pretty good. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| sixnotfour |
Mar 28 2020, 10:31 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,414 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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I would brace up the chassis from the under side on both sides and install the door...to critical to guesstimate..
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| Olympic 914 |
Mar 28 2020, 05:38 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,662 Joined: 7-July 11 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 13,287 Region Association: North East States
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Just put it back on jackstands till you check the door gap installed. |
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| bkrantz |
Mar 30 2020, 08:43 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,739 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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Thanks, guys--you are right. And I lowered the car onto jack stands and removed the brace so I could mount the door.
And besides the fender sitting a bit low (which I knew) the position is pretty darn good. Makes me feel good about my measuring skills, but nice to be sure. Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| jaredmcginness |
Mar 31 2020, 04:51 AM
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... Group: Members Posts: 502 Joined: 12-June 19 From: Baltimore Member No.: 23,209 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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That gap looks great. That fresh rear fender looks good to me! One day.
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| bkrantz |
Mar 31 2020, 08:49 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,739 Joined: 3-August 19 From: SW Colorado Member No.: 23,343 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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I tweaked the door alignment and now declare victory. Let the fender welding begin!
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