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> John Kelly Flares Installation, progress pictures
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post Jul 20 2006, 08:11 PM
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Bob Goulet bought one of the few sets sold and
I started the process of installation today on Bob's car.
I thought you all might like to see what they look like.
This pic is of the opening I created in the fender to fit the piece of metal that came in the crate. I also cut open the front and carefully cleaned the edges for a smooth fit with the new material.


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post Jul 20 2006, 08:14 PM
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Here's a rear view with the flares held in place with only three clecoes.


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post Jul 20 2006, 08:15 PM
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and a front view.


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post Jul 20 2006, 09:35 PM
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post Jul 20 2006, 10:06 PM
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post Jul 20 2006, 10:31 PM
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cut and buttweld and have fun!

i didnt know john sold qtr panels?!!!?!?!?
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post Jul 20 2006, 10:36 PM
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Nice, wish John didn't stop making them!
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post Jul 21 2006, 12:55 AM
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hey they look great cant wait to see them with paint back on them and all finished and such

? do they overlap or are they butted as previously suggested ?
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post Jul 21 2006, 12:59 AM
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Amazing job on the fitment! We're not worthy.... we're not worthy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smiley_notworthy.gif)
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post Jul 21 2006, 01:09 AM
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these look amazing! is there no one who makes them or sells them anymore? and what size tires can you fit under there? excited to see the outcome!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Jul 21 2006, 07:21 AM
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Hi Chris,

Nice to see someone getting those flares installed! I think I sold 3 or 4 sets of those, and about a dozen sets of Ghia flares, and the one custom pair for Felix, and I've only seen pictures of one car finished. I know Felix will finish his. As you have probably already figured out, the flares have so little compound shape (floppy) that they are a little tricky to fit so that both sides are the same. Pushing in or pulling out while clamping will do the trick. I don't remember if I sent out templates with the flares or not? I look forward to seeing the car when you are done! Let me know if you have any questions. By the way, the first picture looks like a clear plastic flare was fitted... I like it.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com www.gullwinginn.com
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post Jul 21 2006, 08:21 AM
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QUOTE(banksyinoz @ Jul 21 2006, 02:55 AM) *

? do they overlap or are they butted as previously suggested ?

Except where I temporarily left little tabs for the clecos the cutouts are perfectly sized for buttwelding the new panels. I will grind the welds perfectly flat so I can hammer out the distortion from welding.
In fact it is about time I made an air powered hand planishing hammer just for that purpose. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Jul 22 2006, 02:10 PM
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QUOTE(John Kelly @ Jul 21 2006, 09:21 AM) *

As you have probably already figured out, the flares have so little compound shape (floppy) that they are a little tricky to fit so that both sides are the same. Pushing in or pulling out while clamping will do the trick. I don't remember if I sent out templates with the flares or not?

They fit very well and even though you provided templates I ended up just positioning them based on how the metal layed on the fender, leaving a consistent distance to the edge of the wheel opening. The only issue that bothers me is that now I have to remove the foam and sealant from the rear of the quarters, near the tail lights.
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post Jul 22 2006, 02:14 PM
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chris, how wide a rim and tire are you plannig to put on?
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post Jul 22 2006, 03:12 PM
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Nice sweep on the fenders. Nice work!
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post Jul 22 2006, 03:58 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Jul 22 2006, 01:10 PM) *

The only issue that bothers me is that now I have to remove the foam and sealant from the rear of the quarters, near the tail lights.


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post Jul 22 2006, 04:12 PM
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QUOTE(John Kelly @ Jul 21 2006, 06:21 AM) *

Hi Chris,

Nice to see someone getting those flares installed! I think I sold 3 or 4 sets of those, and about a dozen sets of Ghia flares, and the one custom pair for Felix, and I've only seen pictures of one car finished. I know Felix will finish his. As you have probably already figured out, the flares have so little compound shape (floppy) that they are a little tricky to fit so that both sides are the same. Pushing in or pulling out while clamping will do the trick. I don't remember if I sent out templates with the flares or not? I look forward to seeing the car when you are done! Let me know if you have any questions. By the way, the first picture looks like a clear plastic flare was fitted... I like it.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com www.gullwinginn.com

Those look great John.....now where's the ones for my TypeIII (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) .......Dad (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Jul 23 2006, 05:00 AM
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QUOTE(pete-stevers @ Jul 22 2006, 04:14 PM) *

chris, how wide a rim and tire are you plannig to put on?

The car will be getting a 5 lug conversion. I haven't measured carefully but it appears the rear fenders will be about 2" wider than stock and the fronts just over an inch wider.
My preference is for both ends to have the same size rims and tires. Some people prefer the car to understeer and put wider tires on the rear.
I think 245's ought to fit nicely on 8" rims under there.
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post Jul 23 2006, 07:47 AM
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245s, ahh, the sweet meats catagory. Got bookoo pics when she is done!!!



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post Jul 24 2006, 08:45 AM
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"Those look great John.....now where's the ones for my TypeIII" .......Dad

I'm not getting sucked into that! Well...bring it on over, let's get started on it...no, I can't...but it would be an interesting project...no time for projects....

I will rescue myself by remembering my current shop is only 10' wide.

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