| wmgmitchell | -- 10-17-2013 @ 9:39 AM |
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Mike, the engine is out of my 40 coupe for a rebuild and I'm thinking of changing the inner aprons. The front clip is on the car and I'm wondering if I can change the aprons without removing the fenders or grill. Also, I've purchased new aprons from Bob Drake. Do you know if the holes line up etc? Finally, would you have the aprons powder coated or painted and should they be gloss black? Bill Bill
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| kubes40 | -- 10-17-2013 @ 1:15 PM |
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Bill, If you can swap out the fender panels without removing the fenders, you are a far better man than I. Drake's inner fender panels are "okay". I would strongly suggest you enlarge all the holes before attempting to install them though. You will find the extra "wiggle room" to be very welcome when you go to fit his panels in place. I install the panels to the fenders semi sung. I do not tighten the inner panels to the fenders until the fenders and grille are in place and where I want them. As you are no doubt aware, a thin piece of anti-squeak material was placed between the fender and inner panel. I would without question powder finish them gloss black. Whatever finish he has put on them is not only very thin but certainly not the correct color. Kind regards, Mike
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| Stroker | -- 10-17-2013 @ 4:27 PM |
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Great advice as usual from Mike. My favorite tool for enlarging holes in thin sheet metal is a Uni-Bit step drill. These leave a nice, clean hole, and you can even lightly "touch" the backside of the hole with the bit to eliminate any burrs. The inner fender panels are best installed along with the fenders as a unit.
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| wmgmitchell | -- 10-17-2013 @ 5:05 PM |
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Thanks very much. This is most helpful, as usual. Bill
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