Bulge On Inner Rear Wheel Arch

[JMF]

So I was measuring under the rear wheel arches for some new wheels and tires I will be buying and I notice on the inside of the arch just above the tire on the passenger side rear there is a slight bulge in the metal, not sure what would have caused this ? Maybe a previous accident years ago ? Problem is I think it's going to cause clearance problems when the new wheels/tires are fitted because i'm going with a taller tire than what's on there currently, is there any way of smoothing it out or knocking it back in without doing more damage ? Obviously I don't want to cause another bulge on the outer wheel arch, i'm a bit of a newbie when it comes to bodywork issues so are the wheel arches double skinned ? The driver's side does have a little bit of one too but it's more of a crease so I don't think it will cause problems, sorry not a Charger, it's on my 70 Satellite, Many thanks

[green69rt]

Can you get a picture?  Can you see the bulge from inside the car?  Wheel wells are a single layer on you car.

[JMF]

Please see pic below, the bulge on the inner arch sticks out about 1 and a half

[green69rt]

If it's the part at the very top of the picture where it looks like the two layers of metal have separated, that looks like damage to me.  Just pound it back to a nice curve and repaint or undercoat.

Not entirely clear but it looks like the seam between the wheel well and the truck floor has opened up.  Can you see anything from inside the trunk?

[kent]

I agree with Mitch. Yeah look at the way the undercoating is cracked. Looks like something came up and hit right on that edge. Yep just take the wheel off and bang her back into shape and reapply some undercoating. Might want to check your seam sealer in the trunk to see if it's cracked and lifted of the floor.

[JMF]

Thanks but i'm talking about the bit in the inner wheel arch near the lip, it's not quite clear in the pic but there's a bulge there.

[cdr]

Thanks but i'm talking about the bit in the inner wheel arch near the lip, it's not quite clear in the pic but there's a bulge there.

bulge is supposed to be there, picture of mine

[Mike DC]

 
IIRC that big obvious baseball-size dent on the wheelhousing makes clearance for the rear quarter window glass channel to swing down.

[Kern Dog]

Hmmmm..Imagine the "smart" guy that does not know that, then flattens it out for tire clearance. Months later a rear seat passenger tries to roll down the window and can't !

[kent]

Great to know for sure!

[Highbanked Hauler]

Thanks but i'm talking about the bit in the inner wheel arch near the lip, it's not quite clear in the pic but there's a bulge there.

bulge is supposed to be there, picture of mine

Hey CDR, Have you fitted the quarter in place with your wheelhouse welded in ? I have a huge problem with  the  outter wheelhouse and quarter lining up.