Dtret Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 I’ll try this way because it’s the proper way. Has anyone ran into a fender in which the fender and rocker molding holes were all 1/2 inch high. All my body lines are lined up but the molding is off. Looks stupid. If I drill new holes the original rocker holes will be seen between the two moldings. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. PS the fender is not original to the car it is from a 72 but that shouldn’t matter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 Take a few pictures. Curious how the bottom of the rocker looks compared to the bottom of the fender. Something is wrong here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 22, 2021 Author Share Posted November 22, 2021 I took the fender off after I beat it like a lawnmower, nothing lines up now. Just kidding but the fender is off the car. I can get it close on the body lines but I may also pull the molding off the door and run a straightedge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 22, 2021 Share Posted November 22, 2021 12 minutes ago, Dtret said: and run a straightedge Exactly. The lower rocker trim holes have to line up along the entire length, or you'll have trouble installing it. Same with the upper molding pieces, they obviously need to line up too, though there's a little wiggle room there because that one on the lower fender bolts on, hence the little bit of play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Ya I’m just curious how and why the holes would be off that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 That's why I wanted some pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1970mcss Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 I looked up the part numbers in the parts catalog but of course the only have a different number for the ss emblem so I'm sure they are all thecsame size as the molding infront of the wheel well. Are you trying to fit the fender with the wheel houses attached? Not that that should make a difference but I remember trying to install my new wheel houses and on side was a real bear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 55 minutes ago, jft69z said: That's why I wanted some pictures Hang on I have to put it back on the car. Geeze. Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 55 minutes ago, 1970mcss said: I looked up the part numbers in the parts catalog but of course the only have a different number for the ss emblem so I'm sure they are all thecsame size as the molding infront of the wheel well. Are you trying to fit the fender with the wheel houses attached? Not that that should make a difference but I remember trying to install my new wheel houses and on side was a real bear I am but I’m not that far along yet. I noticed the molding after I lined up the top. Stopped and went to the other side. Now back to passenger side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 3 minutes ago, Dtret said: Hang on I have to put it back on the car. Geeze. Lol. Quit screwing around....get to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Just now, jft69z said: Quit screwing around....get to it! Watching tv. Lol. I’m in the garage now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Just now, Dtret said: Watching tv. Lol. I’m in the garage now. I'm in the shop, AND watching TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 14 minutes ago, jft69z said: I'm in the shop, AND watching TV. But apparently not working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Pictures are proof. So it is happening to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Joe and I have come to the conclusion that all my holes are drilled 1/2 high. We are thinking this is a gm replacement fender not an oe fender and whoever drilled the holes was on crack. So Perfectly line up fender, mark for new holes, drill and take it to the painter again. Thanks Joe for the help deciphering my newest mess. Another delay. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cny first gen 71 Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 23 minutes ago, Dtret said: Joe and I have come to the conclusion that all my holes are drilled 1/2 high. We are thinking this is a gm replacement fender not an oe fender and whoever drilled the holes was on crack. So Perfectly line up fender, mark for new holes, drill and take it to the painter again. Thanks Joe for the help deciphering my newest mess. Another delay. 1/2 inch isn't to bad could be worse, you may be able to do that yourself without the delay of taking it out. but thats up to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 8 hours ago, cny first gen 71 said: ...without the delay of taking it out. ... It still may need a little paint work because the black part was painted to center with the upper molding. Lowering the top molding to the correct position will have the black paint line too high, not centered. I'm figuring the painter can probably correct it (patch the holes if absolutely necessary), and confine the paint work to below the lower body line. A little back mask, blend and good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 23, 2021 Author Share Posted November 23, 2021 Fender dropped off at the body shop today. I’ll get it back tomorrow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Peters Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, Dtret said: Fender dropped off at the body shop today. I’ll get it back tomorrow. Great turnaround time from your body shop. measure where the holes really should be and then measure two more times before drilling new holes for the clips. rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 That's fantastic, can't beat that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 I have a friend coming down from Saginaw for thanksgiving and he loves lining up body panels (?) and he had me save all the window adjustments for him also. That dinner ain’t free. Lol. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jft69z Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 Glad I didn't take you up on your dinner offer, lol (J/K, I'd be there if you asked for help) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dtret Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 19 hours ago, jft69z said: Glad I didn't take you up on your dinner offer, lol (J/K, I'd be there if you asked for help) What did you think? Dinner was free. Lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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