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Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by roxspin72, Mar 5, 2008.

  1. Mar 5, 2008 at 10:50 AM
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    roxspin72

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    roxspin72 [OP] Enjoying my addiction

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    Any advice on what tools and methods work best on clearing up some space in the wheel well. Notice that im dealing with mostly plastic..

    About to start hacking away this evening....
     
    roxspin72, Mar 5, 2008
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  2. Mar 5, 2008 at 10:52 AM
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    Hotdog

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    Hotdog My hair is all natural Moderator

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    shaving or cutting?

    For cutting, I'd lean towards some tin snips.
     
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  3. Mar 5, 2008 at 11:08 AM
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    roxspin72

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    Yeah thats what I meant...

    Thanks...
     
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    Just got done snipping away... Even used a small dremel to smooth out all edges. Looks good and now I can make U-turns...

    Thanks to all advice...
     
    roxspin72, Mar 5, 2008
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