MorganM Posted September 15, 2003 Share Posted September 15, 2003 Im about ready fire up the engine and then its fender triming time. I'd like to roll the sheet metal where I trim so that I dont risk slicing my tires when I stuff them up into the wells. I have access to a sawzall and an arsanal of hammers. Any other tools I should get that day? What are some tips and tricks for doing some clean rolls? It doesnt have to look that good but I also dont want it to look like total mess. Any other good ideas about making clearance for these 30"s ? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted September 15, 2003 Author Share Posted September 15, 2003 Hmmm been talking to some other people. A friend suggested going the "baseball bat trick". I guess you just wedge the bat between the vender and tire then "roll" them in. I would need to trim away the current fender "flares" for that to work cuz if I did it now they would roll OUT. That would look pretty... horrible. Anyone else tried this? Another guy on #cars said rent a fender roller. Never heard of renting one. I spose I'll call around and see what the deal is on those. That sounds like a more intelligent idea to me but I'm all about the ghetto fab if thats what it comes to I just dont want it too like like a shark took a bite out of my fenders LOL Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 I've heard of the baseball bat trick, but I don't think it would work on a sube. But isn't the point of cutting the fenders so that you don't rub? Just keep cutting until you can't get them to hit, then take a file to the cut edges and make them nice and rounded. If you really need to keep a fender lip (i guess it would be stronger vs dents too) you could weld one in. Heres a pic of a fender roller: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 nice discs. your more of a hammer guy morgan:headbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganM Posted September 16, 2003 Author Share Posted September 16, 2003 Ya that looks a little too fancy for my blood LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbrat Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 when I modified the rear of my front fender well, I made cuts perpendicular to the curve of the fender about 2-3 inches apart (as deep as you want to "roll" it back), then I used a hammer to gently push the sections back. so at that point in the fender well, my "lip" is a few inches wide instead of .5" I also left enough space behind so it can be cleaned out of any mud or nasty salt in the winter.... Note: This is on a 80-84 fender.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archemitis Posted September 16, 2003 Share Posted September 16, 2003 just wait 6 more months, and mother nature will take care of it for you. damn minnesotas love for salt!:-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subafly Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I would just start cutting and smashing but McBrats method works well also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushbasher Posted September 18, 2003 Share Posted September 18, 2003 I did the front fender of the old wagon mcbrats way... wasn't nearly as gentle at the hammering part, and I used a sawsall and a freehand line as a guide. I stole that pic off of another site, I've never had a tool that shiny or discs with holes, only cracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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