Sorry to hear about the AMD 71 poor fender fit, all I can tell you is that when I installed my painted AMD 71 fenders on my Cuda the same deal -- the passengers side doesn't fit worth a $hit -- way too close to the front of the door skin. Driver's side fit a LOT better, didn't take too much screwing around to make it fit good. Again, the passenger's side is still a nightmare.

Best of luck!!