Author Topic: E Body Wheel Wells and Aftermarket Lip Moldings (Read 2772 times)

Popeye · « **on:** June 15, 2004 - 01:12:53 PM »

Anybody have any suggestions to get aftermarket wheel well moldings to fit CORRECTLY on a 71 Cuda? The aftermarket pieces simply do not fit the contour of the opening. They have no provision for the lower body line....it's simply a gradual curve in the molding. There needs to be a more defined bend at the ends of the molding in order to fit properly. The ony thing I can think of is cut, shape weld, and polish.......LOTS of work! Anyone else ever notice this. I suppose most people just slap the pieces on as is. It definitely doesn't look right though.� I'll try to post some pics.

MEK-Dangerfield · « **Reply #1 on:** June 15, 2004 - 05:50:02 PM »

Sorry I can't help $:-\$
I put aftermarket moldings on my Challenger. It was basically a few holes in each piece that didn't line up. I just enlarged them a little. You have to look to see my gouging

It doesn't sound like that's the problem you are having, is it?

Mike

Popeye · « **Reply #2 on:** June 16, 2004 - 10:28:46 AM »

Here's some shots of the body lines.....I'll try to get some pics of the molding up shortly.

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MEK-Dangerfield · « **Reply #3 on:** June 16, 2004 - 05:05:12 PM »

I'm not trying to be a smart Arse, but I have to ask the obvious. Are you sure you are putting the right molding with the right wheel well? It's hard to believe they would mess up that badly, but like I said, I've only dealt with the Challenger molding re-pros.

Mike

4Cruizn · « **Reply #4 on:** June 16, 2004 - 05:07:54 PM »

Alright I say the lines look good!! Show me the fit of the moldings. I've noticed some of the aftermarket pieces need some tweeking to get a decent fit!

Popeye · « **Reply #5 on:** June 17, 2004 - 11:24:40 AM »

Quote from: MEKrunner on June 16, 2004 - 05:05:12 PM

I'm not trying to be a smart Arse, but I have to ask the obvious. Are you sure you are putting the right molding with the right wheel well? It's hard to believe they would mess up that badly, but like I said, I've only dealt with the Challenger molding re-pros.

� Mike

LOL. Yeah...I've got the correct pieces. I'm laughing because I checked them about 10 times thinking I didn't have the correct piece! I'll try to get some more pics up soon.

MEK-Dangerfield · « **Reply #6 on:** June 17, 2004 - 07:30:26 PM »

Can't wait to see them

When I was having my trouble, I did the same thing. I figured I had to have the moldings mixed up. Nope $:-\$ Now I'm wondering if they sold you Challenger moldings for your Cuda. I guess the pictures will tell the story.

Mike

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