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Cut CJ fenders?

Discussion in 'Builds and Fabricators Forum' started by 64pete, Jun 13, 2015.

  1. Jun 13, 2015
    64pete

    64pete Member

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    Has anybody "sectioned" the front edge of a CJ fender? I am putting new fenders on my '67 since my old ones were rotten and used for brakes by the PO. I never liked how the front lip came down 5"and comes forward so far. To me the front end looks like a squirrel with a mouth full of nuts. I am considering removing about 3" from the middle of front edge, moving the body line up. Anybody ever seen it done?

    I don't want to flat fender it, just clean up the stock lines a bit...
     
  2. Jun 13, 2015
    IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

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    Lots of folks here have. Maybe someone here will post some pictures of how they did it to help you out.
     
  3. Jun 14, 2015
    269cj6

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    Go to page 93 in the " show your jeep" located at the top sticky of this forum, very nice example of what you seek.;)
     
  4. Jun 14, 2015
    jzeber

    jzeber Well-Known Member 2022 Sponsor

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    I got my fenders from Posimoto (John). He did a great job on them. Not the best pics.
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  5. Jun 14, 2015
    47v6

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    Pics are great. Looks like a load of fun!
     
  6. Jun 14, 2015
    Zoomer

    Zoomer eJeeper (walking)

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    Are you talking about this one?

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  7. Jun 14, 2015
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    That's the one I thought of too... Really nice fender mod.
     
  8. Jun 14, 2015
    269cj6

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    Yep, that's the one and I wished you wouldn't re-post them like that,,,, as it REALLY makes me want to re-think mine.

    if there is such a thing as jeep porn that jeep is it!!!

    Dang nice work, IMO.
     
  9. Jun 15, 2015
    p38L5

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    That's my old 53 M38A1, had to cut the fenders to handle the 37s. I didn't want to just do a straight cut, and wanted to preserve some of the original look. We did a "pie-cut" of the original front lip, moved the edges up to intersect the horizontal line, removed the excess material, and welded the pieces back together. Some of the pieces had to be rolled to match the curve.
    64pete, where are you located? If you're close - come by and I can either draw it out or cut it for you. If you're not - send me a pm and I can send you step by step instructions.

    Thanks for the compliments guys. This was a fun project, even more fun now that it's on the road.
     
  10. Jun 15, 2015
    givemethewillys

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    Wow, that looks like an amazing project p38L5! I don't know how I missed that one! Would you care to give any more details on the project, you mentioned that you are running 37's? Did you stretch the body at all?

    edit: I went to page 92 of the Show your Jeep thread, and saw the specifics. Nice job!!!
     
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  11. Jun 15, 2015
    Focker

    Focker That's a terrible idea...What time? Staff Member

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    Better yet, start a how to fender mod thread for all to see.
     
  12. Jun 15, 2015
    johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

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    x2 for me i'm planning some for my 5's next winter.
     
  13. Jun 15, 2015
    IRQVET

    IRQVET Bubbaification Exorcist

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    I'm close, I might have to drop by in a few weeks if that invitation extends to me as well, lol.
     
  14. Jun 16, 2015
    p38L5

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    It does. Let me know when you are thinking of coming over.
     
  15. Jun 16, 2015
    rons75

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    All I can say is "WOW"!! Or OMG!!!
     
  16. Jun 19, 2015
    64pete

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    I am just outside of Pittsburgh, PA. That silver is incredible! I was thinking of leaving some of the curve down but looking at yours, they may end up straight. Awesome job!
     
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