Jeff Lilly Restorations - 71 Mustang

	Tapping out all the threads in the pot metal fender extentions assures a solid fit.
	Ready to be fitted.
	As seen the fit is not real pretty.
	The extention sits inward 1/8th of an inch compared to the qter panel.
	The front fender extentions drop off quickly from the fender. This affects how smooth the sides of the car will flow.
	The rubber bumper has a dip where it meets the fender.
	A large gap under the pot metal extension.
	In order to get the fender extensions to fit exact we made custom shims in different thicknesses.
	Using a metal file we can trim some of the pot metal to help the fit. The extensions vary in thickness but average 1/8 so this allows a bit of " tweaking" .
	Once Bob figured out the correct thickness for an exact fit he tack welded the washer shims together. It is time to epoxy them on to the extension permanently.
	This small gap will allow some filing and primer build up on the fenders edge. This is what it takes to end up with a razor blade gap once done.
	Coming around she is looking tight.
	Same on the sides.
	Once we filed the side we got a better transition. More stream lined.
	The same goes for the scoop fit, much work is needed to get it exact.
	Different thickness to achieve the ultimate Stang hood scoop fit .
	Looks much better.
	Even side to side also.
	Strip the paint and now we can get down to business.
	They need some filing to make all the lines straight, the straight edge tells the truth.
	As seen the far end is way off the straight edge but it makes contact in the center so the center will get trimmed to get it all the same.
	A little media blasting before the washers are epoxied gives us the adhesion needed.
	Rubber bumper is cracked and checked needing much work in order for it to stand the test of time.
	Small rubber cracks etc.
	Couple of gouges also.
	The sides were so warped and weak that we built a side wall reinforcement to keep it all straight. The braces will be undetectable from the front side but will make a major difference in stabilizing the bumper.
	Blasted and ready to epoxy to the rubber.
	What a difference. Precise fit and razor blade gap to boot!