fender allignment
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Car: 92 RS
Engine: 3.1 L
Transmission: Manual
Axle/Gears: 3.42
fender allignment
From the top view, I am wondering if the fender is sitting right with this subtle gap, or if the door and fender should meet flush. In other words, is the door recessed a little bit inward in relation to the fender?
On the side of the car Im repairing, the used fender lines up perfectly flush with the door, and even though the difference bewteen the sides is not noticeable, I want to do it right.
On the side of the car Im repairing, the used fender lines up perfectly flush with the door, and even though the difference bewteen the sides is not noticeable, I want to do it right.
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its weird....the stock side has the gap, the side i fixed is flush...i like the stock side better. Ill have to mess with it more.
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Car: 1992 firebird convertible
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I also just replaced a fender, mine was recessed about .5" inside of door. Most aftermarket fenders are not an exact match, but with some gentle persuasion, they can be made to fit very nearly as well as stock....just don't get frustrated and try to do too much at one time...take your time and make subtle adjustments!
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Car: 1992 Camaro RS 25th Aniversarry Edition
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Most vehicles have the front fenders out a bit farther than the doors, there are a few reasons for it:
It reduces wind noise
and
it stops your door from getting rock chips along the edge and starting the paint to peel.
It reduces wind noise
and
it stops your door from getting rock chips along the edge and starting the paint to peel.
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