DShoes Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Hi All, Pulling both outer fenders off my '65 and replacing with new from another '65 (after strip/seal/paint). Any tips or tricks before I get started? Upper bumper is off. Lower bumper needs to come off. I'm a little unsure about the clamshell assembly... Hoping the bolt locations aren't a mystery as I may have misplaced my body manual... Thanks, David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinRiviDad Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I would take the clamshells off. Especially, if u are reusing them on the new fenders. Handling these fenders is awkward. Taking off clamshells will reduce the weight & make handling easier 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 When I was lining up the fenders on my 64, I took them on and off more than a couple of times each. After the final fit, I got to wondering if it might be easier to remove / replace the fender and inner fender as a unit. Bolted together but not tight. Getting the fender lip over the inner fender is a real PITA. Has anyone done this? Pictures I've seen of period assembly lines seem to show fenders being mounted in this fashion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Yes, the inner & outer fenders as an assembly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965rivgs Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 12 hours ago, RivNut said: When I was lining up the fenders on my 64, I took them on and off more than a couple of times each. After the final fit, I got to wondering if it might be easier to remove / replace the fender and inner fender as a unit. Bolted together but not tight. Getting the fender lip over the inner fender is a real PITA. Has anyone done this? Pictures I've seen of period assembly lines seem to show fenders being mounted in this fashion. Correct Ed Tom M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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