Mocking up the front end on my '66 with the TCI front clip and inner fender panels (aluminum).
My problem is where the panel bolts to the core support (the 3 bolt holes around the middle of the core support). It seems like the core support leans a bit forward while the fender panels seem to be cut at an opposite angle. That is, at the bottom of the panel and the core support, the gap seems workable. However, at the top of the core support and the panel (the top hole), there is a gap of more than an inch which, in my mind means no amount of bending is going to work. I have attached a pic of the pass side that I hope will help you visualize the issue.
I have read that TCI didn't do a great job designing the panels but I bought all this stuff about 3 years ago (I'm a little slow) so maybe I either have the wrong panels or they have done some redeign in the meantime.
Looking for input from others that may have run into this.
Thanks
My problem is where the panel bolts to the core support (the 3 bolt holes around the middle of the core support). It seems like the core support leans a bit forward while the fender panels seem to be cut at an opposite angle. That is, at the bottom of the panel and the core support, the gap seems workable. However, at the top of the core support and the panel (the top hole), there is a gap of more than an inch which, in my mind means no amount of bending is going to work. I have attached a pic of the pass side that I hope will help you visualize the issue.
I have read that TCI didn't do a great job designing the panels but I bought all this stuff about 3 years ago (I'm a little slow) so maybe I either have the wrong panels or they have done some redeign in the meantime.
Looking for input from others that may have run into this.
Thanks
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