OK I confess...I had installed my my springs wrong (thanks for your help visionaut).
Now that they're in the right corners and the car leveled (+or-), I had to face the inevitable...the dreaded rolling of the fender !
I agonized over this for sometime because my fenders are original, ruining them wasn't an option.
I chose the "old school" method. Instead of using a baseball bat I used a progression of aluminum, solid stock and pipe (it's what I had on hand).
Looking closely at my fenders one could still see the spot welds that secured the two layers together. This actually creates a structure so I drilled the them out.
Starting with the smallest diameter (5/8") I place it in between the fender/tire at the front and rolled the car backwards, all the while keeping the round stock at an approximate angle of 45 degrees. (in the picture the angle appears less as I was holding the camera). Basically, you want the pipe to bear on the inner part...not the outer edge
I progressively worked my way up to 1-1/2" sched 40 pipe (measures 1-7/8" outside).
I then sealed the drilled holes and inner/upper fender lip with seam sealer.
I started with about 3/8" and now have (approx.) 1"
I am pleased with how simple this method works. Still waiting for the mud and snow to pass for the final "clearance test". I will add that I do live on a dirt road and Vermont roads aren't known to be the best so my needs require a little more space. Further adjustments might have to be made.
To be continued....