<VV> LM front wheel clearance

[richard shank]

Todd - - -I have restored three late model Corvairs and put bigger tires and wheels on each of them.  In every case I had exactly the same problem.  Prior to painting, I trimmed the front bottom edge of the right fender to prevent rubbing while turning corners.  Just roll the lip inward and trim off the excess and drill a new hole for the wheel well trim.  It is usually the bottom one inch or so of the fender where it will hit.    Allow a little extra room as it was especially bad if you hit a bump while turning.  I came to the conclusion that the fender stampings were different on the two sides as I never had a problem on the drivers side.  Good luck,

Dick Shank 




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From: "ChiefTAM at aol.com" <ChiefTAM at aol.com>
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Sent: Wednesday, April 1, 2009 1:04:28 PM
Subject: <VV> LM front wheel clearance

OK oh great minds.  What would cause the passenger side front  wheel/tire to 
be closer to the front lip of the fender than the driver's side  wheel/tire on 
a vehicle that tracks down the road very straight, doesn't  have any tire 
wear issues, and doesn't have any suspension issues?  I put  the 15" tires and 
wheels on my 69 convert. in place of the 205/70/13's and I was  looking at 
clearance issues to make sure they wouldn't hit the fender, when I  noticed the 
passenger side a bit closer to the front lower fender lip than the  drivers side. 
(Now looking for Seth's tip on rolling the fender  lips)

Todd in TX
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