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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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Has anyone attempted to cut their fenders and weld in 3 inches instead of buying fiberglass? And if so, I need pics.
I work in sheet metal and have a good idea how to do this but you guys always come up with a better way.
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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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i added almost 4 inches to mine. i bolted mine to a piece of plywood and cut close to the edge that bolts to the bed
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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There was a discussion less than a month ago covering this project. Shouldn't take to long to review previous threads. Hope this helps. Have a great day,chuck
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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Mine are welded 3" wider. I didn't do it, but will try to get you some pics maybe tommorrow.
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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to me they look odd but ok for a pro street .another option would be to get a dan carpenter bed that is 3 inch wider but still keep the factory fenders. i saw it done but i could not figure out how they did it..that dan...slicker that snot on a doorknob
 
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