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#81

Paint, Body & Trim / Re: Wheel Arch Brace

Last post by Mike DC - July 14, 2025, 05:40:48 PM

 
Yeah this sounds like a wheel offset problem.  235/60r15 is not that big. 


 

Leave the fenders alone.  Change the wheels.

#82

Parts & Accessories For Sale / 1970 CHARGER TAIL LIGHTS

Last post by Wingnut426 - July 14, 2025, 02:50:08 PM

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#83

Interior / Re: New 68-69 Lower dash pads ...

Last post by b5blue - July 14, 2025, 12:13:07 PM

Nice!

#84

Interior / Re: New 68-69 Lower dash pads ...

Last post by Hemidog - July 14, 2025, 11:56:01 AM

Finally, decided to replace the original pads.

Overall pretty happy, there is some misalignment between the pads, but no too bad.

The instrument cluster is a little hard to install after the pads are installed.

#85

Paint, Body & Trim / Re: Wheel Arch Brace

Last post by b5blue - July 14, 2025, 07:34:03 AM

4 1/2 is standard.

#86

Paint, Body & Trim / Re: Wheel Arch Brace

Last post by JMF - July 14, 2025, 06:10:04 AM

Thanks

I am actually buying new wheels with a better backspace of 4"

The current 15 x 7's have a backspace of 3 - 5/8" so I'm hoping the extra 3/4" BS on the new wheels should tuck them in further and clear the bit that's rubbing

Tires are 235/60/15 which should be ok as I've had that on previous Chargers

The car does sit a little low at the front but I like that stance so ideally don't want to raise the front

Worse case I'll just go down to a 225/60 or 215/60

I had 235/60/14 on there previously and they never rubbed

#87

Paint, Body & Trim / Re: Wheel Arch Brace

Last post by Mike DC - July 13, 2025, 12:48:46 PM

   
It's just part of the OEM fender structure.  Of course it can be modified, but don't get rid of it entirely or the fender skin will flop around. 

If you start modifying it, be careful that you don't move the whole main fender skin in the process.  '68 Charger fenders are a lot more valuable than tires.   


  

If the tire rubs during normal driving then it's usually too big, period.  Normal driving is a poor test of clearance.   

#88

Paint, Body & Trim / Wheel Arch Brace

Last post by JMF - July 13, 2025, 06:20:26 AM

Just wondering what this brace type thing is under the front wheel arch of a 68 ?

Just for strengthening the front fender ?

It's just that my tire is slightly rubbing on it on the driver's side on right turns and bumps

I can go a smaller tire but just wondering if anyone has tried adjusting it for more clearance ?

It's rubbing on the bit just on the wheel arch lip/outer edge of tire(2nd pic)

Thanks

#89

Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Re: What gear ratio to run wit...

Last post by marshallfry01 - July 12, 2025, 10:09:29 PM

Friend of mine had that trans in a 68 charger behind a 505 stroker.  I can't remember the cam specs off hand but he had 3.73 gears and loved it. Me personally, i'd go 3.91-4.10

#90

Engine, Transmission, Rearend, & Exhaust / Re: What gear ratio to run wit...

Last post by 375instroke - July 12, 2025, 09:48:14 PM

I find it easier to drive manual with lower gears.  Even though there's more torque to the ground, it's easier to take off quickly without spinning the tires, and easier to drive slow, like in a parking lot, or parking in general.  Better everywhere when you have more gears to go into, as long as 5th and 6th don't have bigger jumps than the rest of the gears.