One of the biggest shortcomings of the original OLC was the restricted turning radius, narrow track width, and limited tire options which came a a result of the stock subframe and stock fenders. The SpeedTech subframe would help with the turning radius and some of the tire size but to optimize the track width and get some really big tires under the front we needed to tweak the front fenders "a bit".
The '67 has been running a 275/35-18 front tire in combination with a 305 or 325/30-19 rear tire with the front track width being over 3" narrower than the rear. OLC2 is going to run 305/30-19s front and rear with a balanced track width. Follow along as we make some space...
Starting with the stock fenders...
Cleaned up and marked for preliminary cuts:
Started with three basic cuts...
Pulled out to ensure lots of clearance
Leaving the back of the fender well out from the door
The choice was old school IMSA style or some kind of transition in to the door... we chose the latter
Starting to look like something...
More transition work to come but it was getting close...
With the basics together the doors got some work to make the transition
Now we're getting a look at what the OLC2 is going to look like...
It still need "finish work" on the sheetmetal - gaps, fit, etc. - but we're on our way...
With the outside coming together it's time to turn our attention to fitting the GM Performance Parts LSA engine and Tremec T-56 Magnum...
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