1970 Chevelle Frontend Revival

To install the fender extension, it's only a matter of lining it up and tightening down the four bolts with a 1/2-inch socket, on each corner. If the initial fit won't go, check the inner tabs for any clearance issues, because it should fit perfectly.

There was nothing wrong with our headlights and adjusting springs, so we went ahead and salvaged them from the old core. Should you prefer a fresh set, they are available through the catalog; you can even upgrade to a set of High-Intensity lights for a few extra bucks.

The one component we didn't order ahead of time was the fender tie bar, which ties the core support into the fenders. It wasn't until we tried to line the tie bar up that we noticed the crinkle toward the passenger side. Even so, we managed to fix it in a vise, but the next time you see it, it'll have gone through a bead blaster and been fogged with a fresh coat of paint.

The headlamp bezels are a cinch to install with four Phillips screws for each one, and they come in a chrome finish with drilled holes in the factory locations.

There you have it. We've got the hard parts installed, and for the next installment, we'll finish it up with the front grille assembly, a rear bumper, and a fiberglass hood.