The hump in the rear wheel well of 68-70 Chargers....

[Blakcharger440]

I am wanting to pound down the hump in the rear wheel well of my 70 Charger. What is the best way to do this? Do I run the risk of damaging any outer body skins by pounding it down?

I am trying to make a little more clearance for bigger wheels.

[Drop Top]

I don't understand. Are you talking about the wheel well lip, where the molding goes?

[MadScientist]

This has been done before, but I cant recall at what stage it was done (before or after paint).  It was also referred to on a website that talks in depth about wheel offset and they "remove"this obstruction.  Sorry I coundt be more specific, but the info is out there

MS

[terrible one]

What are you talking about? Just curious.

[Blakcharger440]

Hey terrible, If you look up into the top of your rear wheel well you sill see a hump that sticks out preventing optimum wheel travel. I am planning on "smoothing" this out for more room.

[Drop Top]

There is room to pound out that area. But if you want it to look good it will take a bit more finesse then just a hammer. It will take a bit of shrinking also. If your looking for real room . Mini tub and move the spring hangers. Then when you have the inside wheel well out you will have more room to work out that hump.

[terrible one]

Thanks guys. Does the hump serve any purpose?

[phat69charger]

It's a reinforcement rib in the wheel wheel see the black line, check this post http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,5808.0.html

[terrible one]

Thanks!