Widen fenders or reduce rear wheel width?!

[donsrods]

In that case you are pretty close already so widening the fenders would probably be the best bet.

Don

 

[Tripper]

In that case you are pretty close already so widening the fenders would probably be the best bet.

I'm starting to lean that way. It would cost $500-$750 for new wheels & tires but just some of my time & a lil for sheet metal & welding supplies to widen them!

BoB

 

[Gastrick]

...or you could radius the openings gasser style.

 

[jfg455]

ok, this is going to sound a little weird but bear with me till the end.

Widen the fenders but do it on a angle. wider at the top than the bottom. Not much mind you but I think 1" difference would do it. Then set the fender on there so just the top of the tire is covered. you might have to open up the wheel opening a little so as the fender angles back in towards the bottom a little bit of the tire will show. That would give it a mean look without the rear fender being all bulky and fat looking. Just my $.02[

 

[Ol Blue]

...or you could radius the openings gasser style.

There's a Dodge pickup from some era that have fenders like this ready made.I think.

Blue

 

[CR55]

JFG455 had an excellent idea!!!! A little extra work but it sure would give it that unique look...[cl

 

[Willowbilly3]

Fenders, wider fenders

 

[hadahemi]

Tripper, can you post some more pics of your truck from different angles? It might help to picture it that way.

 

[IAM-LDS-2]

I am a fan of wider so here is a way to see if you like it wide . Make some brackets that will allow you to attach the fenders to the bed and try the new " look " out . Sit at a show /cruise nite etc and look at it for awhile and listen to the comments . If you don't like the way it looks or is received ,take em off . Not much lost in the process . You could even fill in the gap with a cardboard strip held in pace with that magic stuff called ducktape . I always cardboard and tape when I can . Really helps to visualise the finished product .