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Converting steel coronet fenders to fit the superbird valance....

Started by Hemi Runner, January 24, 2015, 11:47:00 AM

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Hemi Runner

January 24, 2015, 11:47:00 AM
Has anyone done this at home? How easy is this? Any online info about it? Should I wait until I have the valance in hand? I have access to Scott's bird if I need a template.

Hemi Runner

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January 24, 2015, 03:50:26 PM
Quote from: DonC1 on January 24, 2015, 03:27:05 PM
Easy.

Yes, for you I would imagine so.  My skill level is somewhat less, however.  :lol:

It looks to follow the body line at that bend.

Hemi Runner

#3
January 24, 2015, 03:53:50 PM
How difficult would it be to make a lower valance that goes from the nose, back to the center tube of the K-member as shown in that picture?

DonC1

#4
January 25, 2015, 01:05:14 AM
You mean over the core support then back? If so I'd get some flat cardboard stock (comes in 4x8 sheets etc) and make it fit in cardboard then take it to a sheetmetal shop and have them bend and weld it up in 18 gauge steel...ie not to heavy but not to light.

oldcarnut

#5
January 25, 2015, 02:22:54 PM
What I plan on doing is bending a piece of 3/4" angle into the same contour as my lower pieces and bend the fender to the 3/4" angle as my template so that it matched what I have.

Hemi Runner

#6
January 25, 2015, 06:29:16 PM
Quote from: oldcarnut on January 25, 2015, 02:22:54 PM
What I plan on doing is bending a piece of 3/4" angle into the same contour as my lower pieces and bend the fender to the 3/4" angle as my template so that it matched what I have.
That's a great idea. I will most likely be making my own valance, so I will probably modify the fenders first, and then use your technique to make sure the valance fits the fender. If you look at the original wing car parts in the pic that I posted, most fit like crap anyway. Hopefully, my work turns out better than Creative's! :lol:

oldcarnut

#7
January 25, 2015, 06:57:33 PM
i read on another thread where somebody did it like that.  Here's a view of the bend area http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,102395.0.html

70Sbird

#9
February 16, 2015, 10:37:26 AM
Looking Awesome Mike!
great progress since I saw it the last time
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Scott Faulkner

Hemi Runner

#10
February 16, 2015, 11:57:21 AM
Thanks Scott. I'm going to have to come back over and get some dimensions off the front support channels. I need to make a temporary channel set to support the nose while I bend all the chromoly tubing that will actually support it.

oldcarnut

#11
February 20, 2015, 11:59:38 PM
Got one of mine done today.  Just a little tweeking left but pretty close. Fenders itself is going to need some dent work repair.
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