What is correct rear fender top to body ridge measurement?

Mscdman

I'm trying to correct the rear fenders on my 63 vert which have been raised/cut away. In order that I weld the replacement arch panel correctly (or close as possible to it), could someone with a 63 vert (because I think this varies based on year) please provide the two measurements below from the centerline of the top of the rear fender up to the ridge line of the body? This will let me know where to weld the arch.

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Mscdman · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 8:33 pm Post subject:

Anyone got a tape measure? New replacement rust repair panels going on tomorrow and I'd really like to have an accurate 63 measurement so this thing goes on right.

ScottDoonan · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:06 pm Post subject: Measurements

Here is what I could come up with, glad to help if you need more.
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Mscdman · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:37 pm Post subject:

Scott!!! You rock man.

What year is this fender?

So it looks like measurement #1 in my photo 14 5/8 and measurement # 2 in 12 1/2 right?

ScottDoonan · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:42 pm Post subject:

Yes sir, couldn't get to other fender still in mop up mode here. Was nice to take a break and try and help. Fender is a lowlight coupe.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

Mscdman · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:48 pm Post subject:

Well my next question is going to be: does the lowlight rear fender have the same measurements as my 63?

ScottDoonan · Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:59 pm Post subject:

Curve total in inches I get is 36". Measured from bottom radius of torsion cover hole, to center of bumper hole. Used soft tape and magnets to hold on the curve.

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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

Mscdman · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:44 am Post subject:

Hi Scott - do you know if the lowlight coupe fender measurements would be the same on a 63 vert?

iowegian · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 11:58 am Post subject:

ScottDoonan · Posted: Wed Aug 27, 2014 10:09 pm Post subject:

You got the PM. We are all on the same page.
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If you take time to do it, do it right and don't be so damn cheap.....🤙🏻

1959 Karmann Ghia Cabriolet (current restoration)
1965 Porsche 356 SC coupe
1967 Volkswagen Convertible Beetle
1969 Porsche 911E Targa 3.2 twin plug
2006 Porsche 987 Rüf 3400K Prototype #2 of 2

Mscdman · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 6:17 am Post subject:

Thanks Scott for all your help

KGCoupe · Posted: Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:01 am Post subject:

Mscdman · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 12:04 am Post subject:

Does anyone have the inside bottom fender lip to opposite end of fender lip?

Scott listed the curve total which is great. I'm looking for the diameter of that half circle

iowegian · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 6:00 am Post subject:

John Moxon · Posted: Sat Aug 30, 2014 6:12 am Post subject:

Mscdman · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:39 am Post subject:

Ok cool...so called air cooled clinic - they have a 66 I can make a template from. SO going to head over there.

One question - is the 66 fender wheel well the same dimensions & wheel cut outs as the 63?

iowegian · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 11:26 am Post subject:

Mscdman · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 1:44 pm Post subject:

I wanted to thank John - I went down to Air Cooled clinic and they had a 66 from which I could make a template.

In addition....the owner is a SUPER nice guy!!! I will definitely be back!!

John Moxon · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 2:15 pm Post subject:

Mscdman · Posted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 6:32 pm Post subject:

It's looking like the fender repair panel isn't going to be enough. There was either too much cut out or also from the sides

Question: thinking about getting a donor rear clip (I sourced a 66) and just replacing most of the rear fender. For those that may have ever done this:

1) since there is both an inner and outer fender, how complicated/much work will cutting out the old and putting in the new be?

2) Do I just cut through both layers of the old and then first weld in the inner fender to mine and then then the outer?

3) Where would you recommend I cut out the old fender and cut into my car? The upper ridge? Or somewhere lower on the fender?

Sorry for all the questions. Just want to do this right.


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