Body Panel Alignment

D'Animal · 12-29-07, 08:46 AM

I am working on my 72GMC Tow Rig. I have new fenders and inner fender wells that I bought from LMC in Kansas City.

What is the best method of lining up the fender to the inner fenderwells and the body panels? Some of the holes are 1" off. I am currently using a couple of phillips screw drivers and adding every other bolt and not tightening everything until all the bolts aer in place.

This seems kinda barbaric to me.

Any suggestions?

D'Animal · 12-29-07, 11:40 PM

Any at all?

Dave-T · 12-30-07, 12:48 AM

I had some trouble getting the inner fender wells and the front fenders to mate back together on my FJ60. It took two people and a lot of pushing. And like you said not tightening the bolts till everything is in.

5280Hawk · 12-30-07, 04:46 PM

I dont want to think anout it....

Mine are off for paint right now.

Might be a good idea to have the fenders in the same room/area as the vehicle so they are the same temprature when you do the install.

D'Animal · 01-02-08, 08:45 AM

I was able to get the passenger side inner fender and fender on. One hole is 1" off.

Wildman · 01-06-08, 10:31 AM

Sounds like they were re-pro fenders, not OEM. thats pretty common in my experience. I would just redrill or egg them out to make em fit.

Come on dude, its only a chevy, not like its a cruiser!

D'Animal · 01-06-08, 10:39 AM

LOL!

Lining up the inner fender wells, fenders, radiator support and the hood should not involve two floor jacks, one bottle jack and three ratched straps. Right?

I was so frustrated yesterday I actually worked on the wiring instead.

Tools R Us · 01-06-08, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by D'Animal

LOL!

Lining up the inner fender wells, fenders, radiator support and the hood should not involve two floor jacks, one bottle jack and three ratched straps. Right?

I was so frustrated yesterday I actually worked on the wiring instead.

With aftermarket stuff, yes. The more of it that you have, the worse it gets, just a fender most of the time isn't bad, bolting aftermarket to aftermarket multiplies the errors. Sometimes you have to get medieval with it.

79fj40moneypit · 01-09-08, 03:55 PM

Call LMC and ask them if they have a remedy for the problem, I was doing a 68 camaro and used all the fenders and hood from Auto Body Specialtes and had the same kinda problems I called and they were very helpful. Can't hurt. Goodluck

12-29-07, 08:46 AM	#1
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	Body Panel Alignment I am working on my 72GMC Tow Rig. I have new fenders and inner fender wells that I bought from LMC in Kansas City. What is the best method of lining up the fender to the inner fenderwells and the body panels? Some of the holes are 1" off. I am currently using a couple of phillips screw drivers and adding every other bolt and not tightening everything until all the bolts aer in place. This seems kinda barbaric to me. Any suggestions? __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

12-29-07, 11:40 PM	#2
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	Any at all? __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

12-30-07, 12:48 AM	#3
Dave-T IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oakhurst CA TLCA# 16951 Posts: 1,416	I had some trouble getting the inner fender wells and the front fenders to mate back together on my FJ60. It took two people and a lot of pushing. And like you said not tightening the bolts till everything is in. __________________ 1984 FJ60---Hi-perf 2F with other goodies 1978 Hilux---Dirty old man truck 1994 Honda XR600R 2003 Polaris RMK 800 (@)==Toyota==(@) <----- 60's rule!

12-30-07, 04:46 PM	#4
5280Hawk IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 998	I dont want to think anout it.... Mine are off for paint right now. Might be a good idea to have the fenders in the same room/area as the vehicle so they are the same temprature when you do the install. __________________ - 1983 FJ60 - 229K 2.5" Man-a-fre HD leaf springs, HFS shocks 4runner Calipers, 4.11 thirds 33x10.50MT's Wilderness Roof Rack CORN TACO - DD - 2005 Tacoma Double cab with Ethanol full flex converter ARB Front bumper w. warn winch and PIAA lights 3" Toy Tec Lift Rock-tec rear bumper

01-02-08, 08:45 AM	#5
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	I was able to get the passenger side inner fender and fender on. One hole is 1" off. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

01-06-08, 10:31 AM	#6
Wildman IH8MUD Addict Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Eastham, Cape Cod Posts: 521	Sounds like they were re-pro fenders, not OEM. thats pretty common in my experience. I would just redrill or egg them out to make em fit. Come on dude, its only a chevy, not like its a cruiser! __________________ My life is like trying to swallow a pine cone its tough when you live fast just to die slow. ~Shinoda Build thread: updated 2/23 http://forum.ih8mud.com/showthread.php?t=169539

01-06-08, 10:39 AM	#7
D'Animal Beagles Rule! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central California TLCA# 17104 Posts: 10,055	LOL! Lining up the inner fender wells, fenders, radiator support and the hood should not involve two floor jacks, one bottle jack and three ratched straps. Right? I was so frustrated yesterday I actually worked on the wiring instead. __________________ Cruiser Dan at American Toyota Phone is 1-800-432-6668 ext. 8 (I am not cruiser Dan)

01-09-08, 03:55 PM	#9
79fj40moneypit "Project Pat" Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Poorhouse, CT. Posts: 837	Call LMC and ask them if they have a remedy for the problem, I was doing a 68 camaro and used all the fenders and hood from Auto Body Specialtes and had the same kinda problems I called and they were very helpful. Can't hurt. Goodluck __________________ pat 79fj40 rebuild and 3B diesel conversion 85 fj60 gasser 00 Chevy 6.5 td 14' van 03 Camry 79 triumph T140 "It's a dogs life" aren't we all just dogs anyway?

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