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Old 10-02-2008, 09:05 PM
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As you can see in these pictures, my fenders are not completely aligned with the doors. It's not as bad on the driver's side, but it's there on both sides. Has anyone else had this happen, and does anyone know how you can tweak them? I've heard it is normal warping that can happen with age.






 
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Old 10-02-2008, 09:17 PM
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I think you can go underneath and bend where it is connected back inwards. I have seen something on this in another forum, and I am trying to find it real quick.
 
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Old 10-02-2008, 09:18 PM
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Old 10-02-2008, 10:46 PM
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Thanks for the link will see what I can do, you're a big help
 
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Old 10-03-2008, 11:06 AM
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The front fender is made of plastic, so you can unbolt the bottom part and move it inward, and bolt it back down. You may have to elongate the holes if there is not enough movement allowed.
 
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Old 10-13-2008, 08:38 PM
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It worked! Thanks guys, apparently whoever had it before me drove it over something, cause the bracket underneath was kinda screwed up



 
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Old 10-13-2008, 10:10 PM
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Looks like you did a good job. It gets messed up if you use Chevys 'jacking' points.
 
 
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