Fender attachment ?

[HHStang]

I replaced factory engine bay metal in my 67 Mustang and factory fender attachment lip to avoid metal pucker when bolts attach. I could use the factory type u nuts to attach fenders, but that will leave gap the thickness of the clips. Does anyone make a die to recess the clips or does anyone have a suggestion on what I can do to attach fenders, retain fender alignment capability and not have the gap I want to avoid? I could make small plates and weld flange nuts or something, but wondered if anyone has a more clever way to do this. THANKS!

 

[68rustang]

um, nuts, bolts, and fender washers.

You have access to the underside through the fenderwell.

 

[HHStang]

Um?

um, nuts, bolts, and fender washers.

You have access to the underside through the fenderwell.

Do you really think I don't know I can use nuts and washers? I love responses like this from people ("um"). You are probably the brightest person you know.

Thanks pal.

 

[68rustang]

Do you really think I don't know I can use nuts and washers? I love responses like this from people ("um"). You are probably the brightest person you know.

Thanks pal.

Holy uptight!

Listen numbnuts, You asked:

...attach fenders, retain fender alignment capability and not have the gap I want to avoid? I could make small plates and weld flange nuts or something, but wondered if anyone has a more clever way to do this...

Ok, you can make small plates and weld flange nuts or regular nuts (but you probably already knew that ) but if you want to retain adjustability you can't weld them to the car. Then you would've spent the time making plates and welding nuts to them only to have the same solution you could've had for $1.50 from the hardware store.

You will not find a die for recessing fender "j-nuts" in any standard die catalog. You could have one made for around $100.00 or more (well wait you are a smart guy, make your own) and the you could spend the afternoon recessing all the "j-nuts" and hopefully you got rid of the gap you are trying to avoid. After spending all the time and or money you, again, have a solution that you could've had for $1.50 from the hardware store.

You asked an pretty vague question, I gave a quick easy answer. I guess my mistake was prefacing my answer with an "um." Get over yourself.

 

[HHStang]

Yeah numb nuts. Maybe you should change your name to Captain Obvious. Either that or start an obvious answer with, "I'm sure you thought about...". It would probably go over better. I always hated Cleveland and never knew why. GO STEELERS.

 

[68rustang]

You're right, have a nice day. With the attitude you seem to have, I hope people fall all over themselves trying to get you an answer you find acceptable.

 

[HHStang]

Just having fun with you man. I do appreciate you were trying to help. Thanks.

 

[68rustang]

Can't we all just get along?

 

[HHStang]

Peace! I'll even say you won.