Trimming the chrome around the fender lip

[70_Lark]

Hello,
I am in the process of putting some big treads on the rear. What tool is used to trim the fender chrome back that overhangs the fender lip?

Thanks for your help
Jim

[carmantx]

Best tool in the tool box........BFH

Usually, it is the fender lip, not the chrome that sticks out the furthest. Our red car has 12.5" rear tire.

[70_Lark]

I noticed that. On my passenger side the fender lip protrudes further than the chrome. It's the complete opposite on the driver side.

[cjp69]

sawz-all will trim it up nicely, then hit it with a file to eliminate any jagged edges

[carmantx]

The Big F Hammer will help roll it up, but does require a little more care if the body work is nice. Sawzall needs a short blade.

On our 72, the 12.5 tire fits without a problem on driver side, passenger sid was a problem.

[70_Lark]

Thanks for your help guys.

Regards
Jim

[staged70]

There is a tool for rolling the lip without body damage. It bolts to the rotor or rear axle and it actually rolls the edge. I think Eastwood sells it.