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| 9146C |
 Apr 23 2020, 10:51 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 14-September 19 From: US Member No.: 23,460 Region Association: None 
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After completing more than 90% of my rustoration projects on the chassis, I am about to start the installation of the GT (metal) flares (AA purchase).
A question for those who have already done this...any tips/tricks/watch-outs or any advice on what you would have done differently? Thanks in advance! |
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| Garland |
Apr 23 2020, 01:14 PM
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Restoration Fanatic Group: Members Posts: 1,329 Joined: 8-January 04 From: ......Michigan...... Member No.: 1,535 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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From 2012 when a bunch of us got flares, the first link has a large list of project links.
QUOTE(Garland @ Oct 1 2017, 07:19 AM)  Hears a great post I used for referance when installing mine. Lots of links. Great post on install links Heres mine, i reshaped the bottom of each flare, after alining the top center to the car. (if i did it again the only thing I would change, frt's 1/2" more foward) Running 9x16 on all 4 corners. Messure 10 times, and cut 1 time. I fit and welded mine before I had the wheels and tires. I focused strongly on the size of the tire space being equal, and distance from the hubs, using all of the flare, not just the outer look. Welded all 4 on. Then I got the wheel and tire size to fill the rear space. buying the rear set first, using them to check turning clearance on the front. The 9" fit! Got 2 more. Some say fit the flare to the wheel and tire. Using the tire as the guide, this will work also as a starting point. If you know the wheel and tire size you want to use. That was my biggest question. Michigan Build On paint: Great paint guy on you tube "The Gunman" (australian) i learned a lot watching him before I painted. |
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9146C GT Flares Installation Apr 23 2020, 10:51 AM
mepstein I would ask Ben how he did his. He is a welding in... Apr 23 2020, 11:02 AM roblav1 Welding shrinks everthing, butt weld is the only w... Apr 23 2020, 11:11 AM 9146C Thanks for that feedback!
Somewhere I read th... Apr 23 2020, 11:13 AM Root_Werks I've done a few sets, some have turned out bet... Apr 23 2020, 11:52 AM 9146C
I've done a few sets, some have turned out be... Apr 23 2020, 12:01 PM Cairo94507 That is the very fun stuff as you get the flares o... Apr 23 2020, 12:15 PM tygaboy I'm no expert but I posted in a bit of detail ... Apr 23 2020, 12:17 PM 9146C
I'm no expert but I posted in a bit of detail... Apr 23 2020, 12:24 PM 9146C
That is the very fun stuff as you get the flares ... Apr 23 2020, 12:27 PM 914forme Ben would be a good source, I will tell you this.
... Apr 23 2020, 12:38 PM mb911 I have done 5 cars worth of flares over the years.... Apr 23 2020, 01:32 PM
IronHillRestorations I clamp a piece of plywood to the bottom lip of th... Apr 23 2020, 02:19 PM IronHillRestorations I did my 2nd set in '06 a set about 5 years af... Apr 23 2020, 02:13 PM mb911 I don't but George turned me onto that 4 or 5 ... Apr 23 2020, 02:21 PM mb911 This is the best I can simulate for you.. Imagine ... Apr 23 2020, 02:24 PM IronHillRestorations That helps, and makes sense. That way you have the... Apr 23 2020, 02:36 PM 9146C I really do appreciate everyone's comments and... Apr 23 2020, 03:09 PM Coondog
Every 914 should have GT flares...... :driving:... Apr 23 2020, 03:11 PM Garland All the links in the below post work. Especially l... Apr 23 2020, 03:16 PM 914forme Yes Metal Surgeon's work is :drooley: Apr 23 2020, 08:12 PM |
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