AMD Outer wheel housing does not fit Quarter

[challengerminded]

Hi,

I am trying to hang the driver side quarter and drop-off and outer wheel housing on this 74 cuda. The outer wheel housing is off by at least an inch. I'm thinking I have to make some cuts around the outside of the wheel housing lip, to bring it in to match the quarter. Does anyone know about this?

[challengerminded]

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[572b1cuda]

that stinks, and from the pics that is off by alot.i think anyone who has the amd fenders on order that are coming in about 2 weeks  should take notice of this.

[Jamey]

Looks like it will fit to me, if you slide the wheel house back to the  trunk extension.  I am using the amd quarters, trunk extension and outer wheel wells myself.  Mocking it up like you, mine fit fine.  The problem I'm having is the trunk extension is about 1/4" too tall near the side marker.  I had to modify the trunk extension so it was shorter so everything would look right. this is for a 1971 barracuda.

[Topcat]

I'm very familiar with this problem in the past.

[challengerminded]

Actually, I have moved these pieces around in every possible direction, and I will have to cut the outter wheel housing on both the upper and lower lip to bring it in so it matches the quarter opening.
When I clamp it on the original inner wheel housing, it does not match the curve from one side to the other. If I clamp it tight on one end, then bend it in, it pushes out in the center and interferes with the quarter panel.
The quarter panel it self fits great, and the trunk drop-off seams fine.

[Topcat]

When you do get the final fit figured out, I would recommend using body panel glue on the wheel well lip to the outer wheel housing. If I had to do it again ever, that's what I would do.

[Jamey]

When I go out to the garage later today, I'm gonna look at mine again.  I was lucky to find no rust in my outer wheel well, so I didn't have to use the amd repop.  I still am working on the trunk extension, and when I pull it all apart again today I am going to set the amd outer wheel well in to compare it to yours.

[mopardave]

panel bonder is a wonderful thing. if you dont have some look into it. 

[mopardave]

that stinks, and from the pics that is off by alot.i think anyone who has the amd fenders on order that are coming in about 2 weeks  should take notice of this.

thats irrelavent to the fenders, not 2 panels are alike , doesnt matter who the mfg is, they all have issues and not are perfect.

[mopardave]

did you double check the part number on the outer, to make sure it is a cuda and not challenger? 770-1570 where the inner and out mate up are the same but at the quarter it is a whole different story.

[572b1cuda]

its really not irrelevant ,it shows a lack of quality control from the company. you are right there are imperfections with all companies and parts but i would rather have an issue with a $4-500 quarter then a $650-$700 quarter that they are trying to tell everyone how great the product is and how bad everyone elses are, and how many times can a buyer hear "they will be out in two months"?

[challengerminded]

did you double check the part number on the outer, to make sure it is a cuda and not challenger? 770-1570 where the inner and out mate up are the same but at the quarter it is a whole different story.

I will double check the part number. However, it does NOT line up with the original inner wheel well curve either. It is out the same amount, about 3/4 's of an inch.
I was not expecting these parts to "snap" together, and I don't mind working the pieces to fit. What I don't understand is that they already have the quarter opening die, why is the outer well housing where it meets, so different? They had an opportuninty to make it identical. Yes quality control issue, and AMD may not be the best.
I'm not complaining, just sharing information. By the way , I made 12 cuts into both lips on this piece and I've been hammering other area's that interfere with the quarter panel. I still have the other side to do as well. I spent over 2000.00 so far in sheet metal just on the rear of this cuda.

[mopardave]

havent had any issues from either mfg on outer wheel houses. I would double check the number and or compare it to another piece if possible. Call where you got if from and or inquie with AMD if that is what you have for fitment issues BEFORE you start wackin and hackin to make it fit.

[challengerminded]

OK, I got the other side out and that housing is out of alignment exactly the same, almost an inch over a 14 inch section of the curve.

I did call AMD and they want me to send pictures to thier R&D Guy. They said it might take 2 or 3 days to get back to me. I will send them tonight, and let you know what they say.