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Need help with aligning fenders on my 68..

Started by PocketThunder, January 18, 2006, 02:15:01 PM

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PocketThunder

How much of a gap should there be between the fenders and the grill on a 68 Charger?  About a fingers width?   The body shop just called and they need to know today..

thanks

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hotrod98

If the hood is on and the fenders to hood gaps are aligned properly and the front valance is on and tight, then the grile should be centered. That's as good as it gets.


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694spdRT

It depends on the condition of the fenders.

If they are rust free and in good shape the gap should be about 300 miles. Approximately your place to mine.  :icon_smile_big:

Seriously, I checked mine and there is a 1/2" gap measuring from the C trim edge to the fender on each side. My '68 has never been apart. 
1968 Charger 383 auto
1969 Charger R/T 440 4 speed
1970 Charger 500 440 auto
1972 Challenger 318
1976 W200 Club Cab 4x4 400 auto 
1978 Ramcharger 360 auto
2001 Durango SLT 4.7L (daily driver)
2005 Ram 2500 4x4 Big Horn Cummins Diesel 6 speed
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 Hemi

Khyron

Quote from: 694spdRT on January 18, 2006, 07:37:37 PM

If they are rust free and in good shape the gap should be about 300 miles. Approximately your place to mine.  :icon_smile_big

best damn answer EVER! :lol:


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PocketThunder

thanks! 

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694spdRT
I'll be going to Hartford/Oconomowoc in the 68 as soon as the salt is off the roads to visit some old roommates from college so i'll stop in on my way by..
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

694spdRT

That sounds great. Just PM me a little before you head out so we can meet up.

BTW: Where did you go to college?
1968 Charger 383 auto
1969 Charger R/T 440 4 speed
1970 Charger 500 440 auto
1972 Challenger 318
1976 W200 Club Cab 4x4 400 auto 
1978 Ramcharger 360 auto
2001 Durango SLT 4.7L (daily driver)
2005 Ram 2500 4x4 Big Horn Cummins Diesel 6 speed
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 Hemi

PocketThunder

"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

694spdRT

Oh, I went to UW Platteville. I thought you might have went to Whitewater since you were heading that way.
1968 Charger 383 auto
1969 Charger R/T 440 4 speed
1970 Charger 500 440 auto
1972 Challenger 318
1976 W200 Club Cab 4x4 400 auto 
1978 Ramcharger 360 auto
2001 Durango SLT 4.7L (daily driver)
2005 Ram 2500 4x4 Big Horn Cummins Diesel 6 speed
2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited 5.7 Hemi

4402tuff4u

PT, I was at the auto body shop last night where my Charger is at and I precisely looked at all the gaps in my Charger and mine were in the 3/16" - 1/4" range. My body guy asked me to look at them to see how even all the lines were. He is ready to take doors, hood, truck, etc.. off to start on the inside surfaces. I was impressed to say the least!!  :icon_smile_tongue:
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