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> Fiberglass flare installation- Rivet on!
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post Nov 29 2012, 10:21 PM
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I'm exceited got an email saying me flares are at the depot for pick up, not sure if I'm more nervous or exceited... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

That's a lot of fender that's going to be coming off, I noticed that both cars don't have sidemarkers where do they end up being my car still has them?
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post Nov 29 2012, 11:15 PM
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DrChapman (Gary) has them on his 6. I think they look great.
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post Nov 29 2012, 11:34 PM
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My side markers were welded up before I had the car painted.


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post Nov 30 2012, 01:07 AM
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QUOTE(Jeff Hail @ Nov 29 2012, 05:03 PM) *

I think you need to flare that open wheeled chair next. Just doesnt look right with all that rubber hanging out.



or you could do this......


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16hrs start to finish
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post Nov 30 2012, 08:41 AM
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QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Nov 30 2012, 01:07 AM) *

QUOTE(Jeff Hail @ Nov 29 2012, 05:03 PM) *

I think you need to flare that open wheeled chair next. Just doesnt look right with all that rubber hanging out.


or you could do this......

16hrs start to finish


Looks really good. It would be nice to see more on the welding as you were fitting it in. Is this all weld? Did you need to use filler?
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post Nov 30 2012, 11:10 AM
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hope you where careful around the oil tank.... brings back memories...I didnt nick mine either
and it looks super!
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post Nov 30 2012, 12:25 PM
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I'm so tempted to do this myself... I'm already heading down the slippery slope of dry sump and a 5 lug conversion with raised spindles.
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post Nov 30 2012, 12:51 PM
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This thread is not about welding. There are dozens of threads about that. This is about an alternative to welding, and I have always liked the riveted look.

That said, I think I would use Dzus fittings instead of regular rivets. Then it is really easy to take them off and on for maintenance or repairs.

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post Nov 30 2012, 01:59 PM
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This thread is not about welding. There are dozens of threads about that. This is about an alternative to welding, and I have always liked the riveted look.

That said, I think I would use Dzus fittings instead of regular rivets. Then it is really easy to take them off and on for maintenance or repairs.

Zach


Not sure what Dzus are but I'm going the riv nut/plus nut option instead of rivits. I used to use them all the time to install custom racks and tracks on people cars trucks etc the are strong removable and water proof if you want them to be.

I like the rivit on option for looks, ease of use for repair, and the easy option to go with metal weld on if I want without the mess of trying to take f/g molded ones off later.
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post Nov 30 2012, 03:38 PM
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QUOTE(The Metal Surgeon @ Nov 30 2012, 01:07 AM) *

QUOTE(Jeff Hail @ Nov 29 2012, 05:03 PM) *

I think you need to flare that open wheeled chair next. Just doesnt look right with all that rubber hanging out.



or you could do this......


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Wow. Incredible...prettiest flare graft I have ever seen.... Just clear coat that panel and be done with it. No paint needed.
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post Nov 30 2012, 05:01 PM
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Wow. Incredible...prettiest flare graft I have ever seen.... Just clear coat that panel and be done with it. No paint needed.



It's nice but I will be in for a couple hunder bucks this looks more like a couple of Thousands more then I paid for the car and all it's parts so far.!
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post Dec 1 2012, 10:42 AM
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QUOTE(Trekkor @ Nov 2 2012, 10:56 AM) *

Run the molding over the flare edges, leaving them long.
Hold/clamp the flare to the car and drill through both the flare and the steel to accommodate a large head rivet. A helper may be useful.

Start at each end and carefully fit the flare to the contour of you car.
You can decide how many rivet to use and the spacing you like.

Drill the holes about 1" from the molding.
Remember, there is 2" of surface to mount your flares.


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As usual, nice job Trekkor. You have an amazing eye for getting the look just right and the determination and skills to pull off the modification.

Ha, bet my car, with the new configuraiton, is wider than yours!
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post Dec 1 2012, 01:21 PM
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We need to do that three flared car a/x reunion next season!

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Thanks, Randal.
I still owe you for the help back in 4/04 at Marina!


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post Dec 2 2012, 06:34 PM
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QUOTE(Trekkor @ Dec 1 2012, 11:21 AM) *

We need to do that three flared car a/x reunion next season!

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Thanks, Randal.
I still owe you for the help back in 4/04 at Marina!


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What help? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

My car in another 3/4" lower in the front now. Really slammed.
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post Dec 2 2012, 07:35 PM
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What help? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)



You were my first a/x instructor ( 4/2004 )

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post Dec 3 2012, 06:09 AM
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post Dec 3 2012, 06:41 AM
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I have grown to really like the look.


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Quick question, where did you purchase the front spoiler?

You two have to be pretty BRAVE to do all that your selves!

Congrats!
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post Dec 3 2012, 01:34 PM
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I like that riveted look. Says "Yeah, that's right, I'm bad and I'm gonna FUCK with you." Like tattoos did back in the days when only sailors had them.
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I have grown to really like the look.


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Quick question, where did you purchase the front spoiler?

You two have to be pretty BRAVE to do all that your selves!

Congrats!

Bought it on eBay years ago. I may go with a different one but not sure yet.
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