philo426 Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 What is the best method to radius a rear quarter to accommodate larger rear slicks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace-Garageguy Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 The way I do it: Place the slick you want to use on the quarter panel exactly where you want it to be, and NEATLY mark around it with a fine-line Sharpie or equivalent. Make sure to locate the axle centerline EXACTLY so the wheel opening will be centered around the tire, with an even gap all around. Rough cut the opening with just about anything. I use a Dremel. I semi-finish the cut with a drum-sander on the Dremel, getting to about 1/32" of the marked line. I finish the cut-out with a piece of 80, 100 or 120 grit sandpaper wrapped around a suitable piece of PVC pipe, or in some cases, a tire of the right diameter, twisting it in the opening like a round file, to make SURE the opening is round and smooth. Test-fit the tire in the opening as you work to get a nice even gap, and to make sure it's ROUND. Nothing looks worse than uneven, wonky-edged fender cutouts. Then finish-sand the radius with 180, then 400, and primer it. These fender radii were done this way. They fit EXACTLY at this point. The tires will be set inboard of the fenders to comply with older gasser class rules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 wrap some sandpaper around 3 or 4 slicks of the size you want a go to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philo426 Posted October 18, 2014 Author Share Posted October 18, 2014 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Even a pill bottle will work.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbash1 Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 Even a pill bottle will work.. So will a old 35 mm film canister. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuces wild Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Yep!... Got plenty of those also.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miatatom Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 So will a old 35 mm film canister. What's a 35 mm film canister? Just kiddin'! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I've always made a template to transfer one side to the other. If I dont I never get them to match. I use the methods mentioned above, drum sander, sandpaper wrapped around the tire. The only thing that you have to watch with sandpaper around tire or other round object is remember to allow for enough clearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTalmage Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 (edited) 1 beer to steady the hand lol and 1 new xacto blade. And then wing it. Turned out pretty good for me. Edited October 20, 2014 by JTalmage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrucha Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Good tips guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Myers Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) Going further into a body . Edited November 3, 2014 by Greg Myers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.