[Chevelle-list] Inner Fenders

[Michael Pell]

I had the same issues with my new plastic inner fenders.  Not an 
enjoyable experience.

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Frank Gondermann wrote:

>I replaced my inner fenders this spring, they looked great and seemed to
>match up perfectly with the originals; however looks were deceiving.
>Passenger side installed with only two bolt hole modifications.  Install
>time was about two hours after lining up, bolting, loosening, and
>reinstalling about 4 times.  Driver's side was a horror!  It took over 4
>hours and in the end I could not get three bolts to line up properly.  This
>was using new steel replacement inner fenders from The Parts Place in
>Elburn, IL. I also used new front end bolt kit from Danchuk.  I choose not
>to drill new holes as the ones that didn't line up were well hidden inside
>the fender and only noticeable with the tire off.
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>Also the new after market battery tray (also Danchuk) was a bit challenging
>to get to line up 100%.
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>Frank 
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>1969 Chevelle SS
>Aces # 07312
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net
>[mailto:chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] On Behalf Of John Nasta
>Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2007 6:12 PM
>To: chevelle-list at chevelles.net
>Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Inner Fenders
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>It has been known for a long time that the repro ones don't fit right.  
>Namely the bolt holes don't line up. I've always heard that you have  
>to make your own holes in the inner fender. I'll be experiencing this  
>first-hand very soon.
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