got a forsale project going

im not sure what brand the shocks are,the coil looking springs seem to be just shoved in there,not attatched to anything.Also,i never liked ralleys before my self,but i have to say,these look bad *** on this car,and i think will look even better when the black paintjob goes on.They really got me fired up now.I can hardley wait to get really started on the body work,and see some black paint and chrome on it.I think i will modify the front bottom of the wheel well,to move it away from the tire about 1/4 inch more,while still keeping the stock appearance.Has anybody done that,or running a tire this close to the wheel lip at the front?There is about 3/8 inch clearance there.Also,a guy told me he read somewere that you could put longer studs in the front spring hangers,and use 1/4 inch shim to move the axle back a little,any one here done this?