Hey guys, I have a 1971 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Convertible that I had a ton of work done on by a body shop about 12 years ago, including brand new rear gm quarter panels, brand new GM fenders, and a host of other repairs, then had the car shot with deltron guards red two stage. The cars been in my garage for years, i drive it once in awhile, and recently went back to do what it needs to get it back on the road. Im finished with the mechanical end of it, and i never liked the way the front sheet metal lined up, and would like to get it straaightened out. Heres the problem: The gap at the top of both front fenders is wider than the gap at the bottom. And, the rear of the fender, where it meets the door, sticks out too far. I have tried to adjust the front sheet metal, being very careful because the car is painted, but I have noticed that on the GM A-body, the hood hinges bolt to the inner portion of the fenders. So when you move the fender adjustments, the hood moves along with it. I cant seem to get the fenders to line up correctly no matter what i do. Should i trust the car to another body shop, and hope that they dont damage the paint, or does anyone who has experience with A-body sheet metal alignment have any ideas on what i should do. They did a less than perfect job on the car, even though i paid for a perfect job. I would like to try and get it done myself, because noone is as careful as yourself when it comes to doing work like this on your own car. I am fully capable of doing any adjustments that i may have to do, but would like to get some pointers as to whaer i should go with this. Thank you
Dan