Tony's 40 ford

With the floor modifications complete, the body is now two and a half inches lower than before. The running boards, bumpers, and fenders on the other hand are still in their stock relationship to the frame. So, the areas where the fenders meet the body must be reconstructed.

The transition piece between the trunk and fender used to be at about a 45 degree angle. Now it needs to be nearly horizontal.

We'll start by fabricating a new lip for the fender to bolt to.

Cut away metal that won't be used