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> New wheels means GT flares, How one thing leads to another
URY914
post Jul 4 2004, 06:17 AM
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I found some 8" "Centerline" wheels on Ebay afew months ago for $300. After I got them they are really "look-a-likes". They are not real Centerlines. These are one piece with fake rivets. Real Centerlines are two or three pieces. Oh well, they're 8" wide and weigh the same as my 7" Revolutions. But they also have a shollow backspacing so they stick out more. After the 225/50 tire is mounted, they end up being 5/8" wider at the tire and 1" wider on the car.

This is your typical 914 story. Where one thing leads to another.

To get my new 8" wheels to fit I needed to install GT flares. Back to Ebay I went. I found a set of fiberglass GT flares still in the box for $200. Now I take a jigsaw to my very nice, recently painted fender and cut the crap out of it. I then butt mounted the flare, instead of lapping it on.

I'm not done yet but here are some pictures.

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post Jul 10 2004, 06:10 PM
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I need to do some detail work at the edge of the panels where they meet. I need to grind it down, apply glass to each side at the edge than file and shape it so it is meets the ajoining piece nice and tight.


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post Jul 10 2004, 06:17 PM
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The bright white is the gelcoat on the glass, the dull white is the bondo, the tan or light brown is the fiberglass without the gelcoat, the dark red is the crack filler. Everything else is paint. I covered the corner of the hood 'cause I don't want to nick it and have to repaint it.

I also have to do the final shaping of the end plate of the spoiler where it ends at the tire. I want it to follow the line of the fender opening down until it ends. The radius of the fender carrys through. The 996 GT's front spoilers do this. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

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post Jul 10 2004, 06:19 PM
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I forgot the pic (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)


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post Jul 11 2004, 04:40 PM
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This is thickening up the edges so I can grind them down and the will fit right and be strong. If you don't do this you'll sand the edge down and it will crack.


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post Jul 11 2004, 04:41 PM
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After sanding and shaping.


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post Jul 11 2004, 04:43 PM
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Now I have enough material to put the pieces together and sand them as one piece without the fear of sanding through.


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post Jul 11 2004, 04:48 PM
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I also cut out the right side and test fit the flare. It doesn't fit worth a crap. So I have a lot more work to do here to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)

I think the problem is fitting two f/g pieces together that are made by different companies. No two pieces are the same. If you ever buy glass parts get ready to do some work.

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post Jul 11 2004, 07:03 PM
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Here it is clamped and taped on as best as I could get it. I'll fill in the lower left corner. This fit is a little different because the right rocker panel is molded to the door/fender.

From this angle it doesn't look too bad, now does it?


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post Jul 11 2004, 07:08 PM
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Now check out the front view. Oh well. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

The stock f/g reproduction fender has a diffenent radius than the flare. So I'll have to remove a section of the flare to get things to line up. I'll glass the left side of the flare to panel than cut and fit as I work it toward the front.

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post Jul 11 2004, 07:24 PM
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Paul, you're an animal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/monkeydance.gif)

Great seeing you and the car this weekend, keep up the good work.
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post Jul 11 2004, 07:27 PM
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A friggin' fiberglass animal.

I end up grinding off 75% of the glass I put on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

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post Jul 11 2004, 09:29 PM
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Alright! That looks like a great job! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

I need to quit working for a month, and worki-oni-cari..

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post Jul 14 2004, 08:41 PM
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The left side got it first shot of raddle can primer.

More sanding to follow.


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post Jul 14 2004, 08:48 PM
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I glassed in a few spots to hold the right one on but I still have to deal with the big-ass gap at the front.


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post Jul 14 2004, 08:50 PM
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First I need to cut back the flare so I can reform the radius to where it meets the panel.

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post Jul 14 2004, 08:55 PM
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From the back side I taped in a piece of cardboard to hold the shape and act as a form.

Than lay up a bunch of glass. I want to add more than I need so I have enough to sand and shape it. I'll go inside remove the cardboard and sand it clean and lay in more glass mat.


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post Jul 14 2004, 10:47 PM
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youre insane!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jul 14 2004, 11:23 PM
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AA might be able to build a 914 out of rust flakes.
I think you have them beat.
You can build one out of thin air.
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post Jul 15 2004, 05:33 AM
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Metal tape works fantastic as a backer for filling large voids like that. When it sets up just peel off the tape and it's even smooth on the back side. It's real easy to form and holds it shape well if you're careful on the first lay up. Looks good!
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post Jul 15 2004, 10:55 AM
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QUOTE(URY914 @ Jul 11 2004, 05:27 PM)
A friggin' fiberglass animal.

Any truth to the rumor that Gunar Racing is trying to contract you for fiberglass restoration and fabrication? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Good work, Paul! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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