Re: 71 AMD cuda fenders
[Re: superbirdrag]
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08/26/15 12:21 PM
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How much does it hit? Too much to roll or trim the lip? Or go to a shorter tire.
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Re: 71 AMD cuda fenders
[Re: superbirdrag]
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08/26/15 05:18 PM
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You didn't say what size tire that on the 15 inch rallyes? The stock size would be an F-60/15 which is a P235/60r15. P245/60r15's (G-60) might clear, but a P255/60r15 will definitely rub on the front lower fender lips on both L&R.
Also, are they 15 x 7's or 15 x 6.5's?
Were the original fender lips stock or reworked to clear larger tires?
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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Re: 71 AMD cuda fenders
[Re: DeMopuar]
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08/26/15 06:32 PM
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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!!
Were the fenders test fitted prior to paint? When you say "way to close to the front of the door skin" are you talking at one point as in high, center (bodyline) or low? All panels should be fitted before any bodywork begins, when bare metal or in primer.I've never understood why on a restoration people paint panels before installing them, Chrysler didn't do it that way on the assembly line. (other than trying to make a show car that was far more perfect than Chrysler ever built.)
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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Re: 71 AMD cuda fenders
[Re: superbirdrag]
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08/26/15 06:38 PM
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My tire size is 225-70-15, they are the same tire rims i took off the car before putti g on the new AMD fenders
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Re: 71 AMD cuda fenders
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08/26/15 08:49 PM
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My tire size is 225-70-15, they are the same tire rims i took off the car before putti g on the new AMD fenders That sucks. We run 245/70-15 on the fronts on several cars with no problems. Original fenders of course.
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Re: 71 AMD cuda fenders
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08/27/15 05:42 AM
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My tire size is 225-70-15, they are the same tire rims i took off the car before putti g on the new AMD fenders Are you sure that your original fenders weren't trimmed down or rolled/bent at the lower fender tips for clearance? The tires that you're running are 1.3 inches taller than what the factory used. (26.1 inches vs 27.4 inches diameter) The reason that I asked whether you had 15 x 7 or 15 x 6.5 inch rallyes is that the 15 x 7's add the width to the outside which makes it more likely to rub at the point you are describing (lower front) when using taller tires.
Kayse can't keep up at all now. lol
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