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Just a couple of recent changes. Over the winter the 15x5 front wheels were replaced with a pair 15x7 American Racing TTO’s that match the rear. The inner fenders were damaged in a deer collision by the original owner back in the 60’s, and started to show rust through. Rather than replacing them I decided to repair the rust and eliminate most of the inner panels. This provides open access to everything and allows for the possible addition of fenderwell headers at some time in the future (right after I win the lottery)!

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Sweet!!

Looking good!

Are you concerned at all about water or mud splashing up on the engine without those inner fenders? Or are you only going to drive it on paved roads on sunny days?

I was concerned about that myself before I made the change, but so far I haven’t seen any increase in engine compartment spray or splatter, and it’s been either raining or snowing consistently since I removed the inner panels. I believe this is because I left the complete inner fender in place above the tire so everything in alignment with the tire pretty much contains the spray as well as it did before.

I’m retired so the annual mileage is down, but it does get used all year not just in good weather. In the few months since the inner panels were removed, I’ve come to enjoy the modification so much it’s doubtful I’ll never go back to stock. I’m in my 60’s with a bad back and knees, and having everything open for easy access is worth any increase in cosmetic cleanup that may be needed.

...looks nice and those bed rails are like icing on a cake. Looks good.

Hey, I've ran the 37 for years without inner fenders. It seems I just can't make up my mine what I want to do.......and then got started on some other projects. You know how it goes with us "older" folks!! LOL