It takes less time to remove the fender skirt than it does to type this response. D^2 described the operation perfectly. I remove mine just to clean the whitewalls, and it's still a challenge. There is actually a good portion of the rim still covered even with the skirt off, and about a third of the whitewall is still behind the wheel opening. I think the skirt covers more underlying sheetmetal than airspace! Hope you won the bet! Chris in LA 67 Crown 78 NYB Salon >> Please help settle a bet. Must a '67's fender skirt be removed >> in order to change the rear tire?