Metal flared rockers, My restoration is coming to an end... |
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Metal flared rockers, My restoration is coming to an end... |
KevinP |
Sep 24 2009, 10:26 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 205 Joined: 16-November 04 From: Orlando,FL Member No.: 3,127 |
I'm finishing up on my restoration (71) and I installed steel flares. I dont want to put on FG rocker panels but I know that is gonna be the easist way. I don't usually take that route.
So..., I'm sure that to fabricate the flared ends is gonna be labor intensive with the cut ,weld, english wheel work and all that crap. I'm taking recommendations from the club... what do you guys think? I have looked for steel flared rockers and can't find a thing. I know that even if I could find some I would need to cut and weld to adjust for my flare install. Anyone have a solution or been there? TIA, KP |
r_towle |
Sep 24 2009, 11:11 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,585 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
If you installed flares WITHOUT using the final rockers to align them...I suspect that no matter what you buy, you will need to modify it to get the flares to line up with the rocker properly.
The ideal way to install flares, and really the only way to do it properly is to use the flared rockers as the alignment tool to get the flares properly spaced. So, given where you are now...I would suggest you modify a set of metal flares...it will be better in the long run and probably the same amount of work as modifying the fiberglass ones. Personally, considering where the rocker is located..I prefer fiberglass for that part due to corrosion, dirt, rock chips etc. If you like metal more...start modifying a set of metal ones... Rich |
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