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| John Kelly |
 Jul 11 2003, 04:30 PM
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Hi Folks,
I've been able to make some headway on handmade flares, and the how-to video...long ways to go yet, but with Zach's help it is going well. I've attached a picture. The wheels and tires are not the ones that will be on it. This is a mock-up. These are 16x7s with a 1" spacer, and 225 tires (too fat for 7s)...almost like having a 9" rim with a smaller tire. The 15x8s Zach plans to run will fit very nicely and give a better representation of the flares. This picture looks a little funny with such fat/tall tires. So far I've used a ballpeen hammer, a shot dolly, or shot bag, a modified vice grip clamp, and a hammer, and a few dollies. The two rear flares are roughed in, but will need more attention to get them perfect. Pretty easy to do...not as tedious as I thought it would be. I'm thinking this is a better way to go than welding flares (mine included) on. More pictures later. I'm enjoying the video making process. It makes me explain things I did not know I knew...things that were kind of instinctive I guess. John www.ghiaspecialties.com Attached image(s) 
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| Dave Cawdrey |
Jul 12 2003, 12:21 PM
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Dumbo going poop, Daddy :) Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Seattle, WA USA Member No.: 182 |
I got this email from John today. LMK what everyone thinks.
Hi Dave, I was thinking of seeing if we could organize a flare making session at your place starting in the fall. Do you have enough space, and are your neighbors tolerant of some pounding? We would need shop space, jack stands etc. We would need volunteers to strip paint/filler from the outside and inside of the fenders. More volunteers for hammering, and smoothing. I would be happy to supervise the project, and supply labor as well. My time is limited, and I'm sure everyone is busy, but I think if we had 2-4 people every saturday, and maybe sunday, for 4-6 hours we could get it done in short order. Having fresh hammer-wielders to step in when necessary would be great. Finish body work and paint would be for another crew. I'll post this if you think it's workable. What do you think? John www.ghiaspecialties.com I have the room, privacy, etc. Who wants to come? We'll have a BBQ, party, keg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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John Kelly Do-it-yourself flare progress Jul 11 2003, 04:30 PM
seanery John,
how are planning on dealing with this area? Jul 11 2003, 05:01 PM airsix <... Jul 11 2003, 05:33 PM John Kelly Seanery,
Nothing! The wheels and tires Zach ... Jul 11 2003, 08:07 PM Dave Cawdrey John,
Are you still gonna do some weld on flares ... Jul 11 2003, 08:48 PM John Kelly Hi Dave,
The flares are not worth that much!
... Jul 12 2003, 09:00 AM seanery John,
I think your hammered flares look great... Jul 12 2003, 11:12 AM cha914 Looking good John, I can't wait for the video.... Jul 12 2003, 11:46 AM seanery that would be bitchin' I wish I was closer... Jul 12 2003, 12:52 PM
John Kelly Hi Seanery,
Make it a vacation destination...or j... Jul 12 2003, 01:03 PM |
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