Forcefedhatch Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 I'll be doing a full DIY on how to remove, and fab new smooth inner fender wells..The reason is because mine were hacked up for all the turbo kits I built on this thing.. So first removal..Cut smooth the top, and drill as many spot welds out as possible,( tin snips help alot!)Here it all is removedThe top of mine is boogered up from a nice 80mm turbo, but I'll be fabbing a top piece for that as well.. Here's the concept, just a straight smooth panel..( and yes I know you can buy the Scott rid fab stuff, but I'm too cheap, and if I have access why the hell not!!..This pic is from one of scot rod fabs kits, but I'm not adding the smooth bottom, so it's still a one off in my eyes lol..I'll be updating more with template stuff etc..Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Ah the thought that when I buy my welder Monday that I will be able too do this stuff makes me wish I bought it today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 It sucks, but it's fun too lol.. All worth it in the end lolSent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Ok got a lil work in, made the templates, and wifey decided she liked the smooth bottom better, I'm still deciding, but I added it anyway just to appease her lol.. And way, use thin cardboard to make your templates, and some masking tape, you'll be cutting, trimming, fitting etc. for a good while.. Just get comfy get a beer, and jam done tunes.. Here's where we are so far..Easy part first, bottom..Then start on the side and bottom integration.I'm using pens for support on the flimsy cardboard, also good word of advice, once you get the template near perfect, outline it with the masking tape and fold the edges, this way you have a smooth edge to transfer the template to sheet metal..Cut the bottom panel and test fit, now I'm outta steel, so I'll go get some soon and finish up.. These are made of very thin sheet metal from the factory, so I'm going to opt for something a Lil thicker, just because I don't have any strengthening grooves to compensate.. So the bottom is thin, but the side will be a tad heavier gauge.. More to come soon!Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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95opal Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 looks good forcefed just a little tip raise the bottom of the framefrail cover so its flush with the lip. Otherwise your going to have a dirt collecting pond on the rail with that pocket. use one piece and bend the bottom 90* instead of 2 pieces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Thanks for the tip!, yeah I'm trying to get access to a brake, but my buddy is out of town for a few weeks... If I do t get access soon I may spot weld from the back side so the welds won't be noticeable as well.. .. I am basically just swing what tools I have available at the time, or I could go old school and hammer tap the bend and use filler to shape it as I see fit..Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Thanks for the tip!, yeah I'm trying to get access to a brake, but my buddy is out of town for a few weeks... If I do t get access soon I may spot weld from the back side so the welds won't be noticeable as well.. .. I am basically just swing what tools I have available at the time, or I could go old school and hammer tap the bend and use filler to shape it as I see fit..Sent from my iPhoneIve made plenty of bends the oldschool way...not fun by any means but gets the job done. Good luck with it ill be checking out the progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Me too l, does suck!, and thanks man I appreciate itSent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 6, 2013 Report Share Posted July 6, 2013 Great advice opal, I'll be following closely as a project like this will be in the next couple o winters for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperstang1994 Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 dang opal is right. i made mine 2 pieces and i didnt raise the bottom. i have a crap ton of dirt on my rail. FML maybe ill cut it out and start over. why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Post a pic of your, mine actually are flush with the rail, but I'm curious to see what others have doneSent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95opal Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 mine for reference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 mine for reference:fap::fap::fap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 looks good chris! something the average guy thats ok with a welder can do...hell yea dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 That looks great opal!! Great idea!!.. And thanks tony.. Just trying to get this thing descent for some possible fall pictures Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 I am sooooooooooooooooooo ready to go buy my miller 211 tomorrow and start throwing sparks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 Have at it Scott!!!Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 was looking forward too it all weekend but as is the usual my stomach told me no today. There is always tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 How are you doing bye Scott, get any of the stomach issues hashed out at all?Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttocs Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 we have given up looking for the source of the problem as at this point when I go too a GI specialist they just ask me what tests I think we should repeat, again... I would say I take it day-by-day but its more like hour-by-hour. Things could be worse and always can get worse so I try to enjoy what I have today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Man im really sorry to hear that, if I can help n any way with the car let me know.. Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperstang1994 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 crap im not posting pics of mine after that.... mine looks like dog crap. i like im gonna leave my fenders open.... cuz race car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forcefedhatch Posted July 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 Lol, man it's all in the handy work, don't be shy or ashamed!Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
