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> The General says "they gotta go"., Flared back to Narrow body??
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post Nov 9 2008, 10:45 AM
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Yeah I know they are "factory flares" and yeah they were "professionally welded" and all but.....

The General can't get the groceries through the center of the garage because those "Fender Flare thingies" are sticking so far out.

In the quest to keep her happy I guess I need to cut them off & weld the originals back on. ( photo attached)

What I do for this woman. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)

Any advice on a nice procedure is appreciated. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)



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post Nov 9 2008, 10:52 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Cut them off? I would consider another work/storage location before I ever cut those pretty things off, but I am single.
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post Nov 9 2008, 10:53 AM
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Sounds like a time to replace the General.

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post Nov 9 2008, 10:54 AM
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OH MY GOD....LOL I sure wish you didnt have to do that...seems like the person who installed the flares did a nice job....

What are you doing with the flares once you remove them? Id like to buy them if you decide to sell....even though I wish you wouldnt cut them off.....

Let me know...

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post Nov 9 2008, 10:56 AM
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replace the whole quarter panel, its easier to get the lines right.
Just drill out all the spot welds and apply a new panel.

Sell the whole rear quarters.

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post Nov 9 2008, 11:00 AM
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I'd tell the General that maybe HER factory body flares need to be removed... then I'd run like hell.
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post Nov 9 2008, 11:00 AM
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Park closer to the other side. climb out the roof, who cares! don't cut em off!! thats rediculous. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)
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post Nov 9 2008, 11:00 AM
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QUOTE(r_towle @ Nov 9 2008, 08:56 AM) *

replace the whole quarter panel, its easier to get the lines right.
Just drill out all the spot welds and apply a new panel.

Sell the whole rear quarters.

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The fronts too???
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post Nov 9 2008, 11:02 AM
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QUOTE(LowGT @ Nov 9 2008, 09:00 AM) *

I'd tell the General that maybe HER factory body flares need to be removed... then I'd run like hell.



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post Nov 9 2008, 11:04 AM
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QUOTE(greenie @ Nov 9 2008, 12:02 PM) *

QUOTE(LowGT @ Nov 9 2008, 09:00 AM) *

I'd tell the General that maybe HER factory body flares need to be removed... then I'd run like hell.



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post Nov 9 2008, 11:04 AM
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The rear quarter panels are "easy" to remove...just alot of spot welds.
Front quarters, well they are also just welded on with loads of spot welds and car be removed...

Honestly they would be worth money if removed completely....
Its alot easier for an amateur welder to install a whole quarter panel with plug welds that are for the most part hidden versus butt welding flares on a car.

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post Nov 9 2008, 11:10 AM
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you have to keep those! Way to nice! There has to be another way.
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post Nov 9 2008, 11:12 AM
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OOOO
I have an even less painfull way to do this.

Trade tubs with someone.
Seriously. There must be someone out there with a similar condition tub that really wants flares...
Just swap tubs...that would be simple, fast and spark a new life into both of your projects.

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post Nov 9 2008, 11:16 AM
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Greenie, maybe we should trade cars. I have a narrow body that I could drop my motor on quick. We swap tires and you will be golden. I get the flared body I want, and you get a narrow body you want. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Nov 9 2008, 11:19 AM
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get rid of that car. you can get what you paid for it if not a bit more. take that money and buy the silver 75' 2.0 craig has at camp. it's ready for 5 lugs, bumper conversion done. have that engine guy build you a 6 if you want one, and run a narrow body sleeper. you'll spend a small fortune undoing the flairs. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) did you unload the white car yet?

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post Nov 9 2008, 11:20 AM
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See, that may be easier..
Strip all the pieces you want to keep...not sure if you are doing a six or not...but if its a four cylinder, strip it right down to the shell, keep all the suspension etc and just swap tubs.

I can swap out a tub in one long weekend, that includes everything...

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post Nov 9 2008, 11:24 AM
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I can do the same and I am local! Come on Greenie, lets trade! I have a 5 lug and turbo tie rods already. I would just have to get some new rims ( I have loaners). If you are putting in a 6 then the motor mount is already welded in.
Why do you go through the garage and not the front door? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 9 2008, 11:29 AM
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QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Nov 9 2008, 09:24 AM) *

I can do the same and I am local! Come on Greenie, lets trade! I have a 5 lug and turbo tie rods already. I would just have to get some new rims ( I have loaners). If you are putting in a 6 then the motor mount is already welded in.
Why do you go through the garage and not the front door? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



You're killng me! My front door latch is a little sticky, it's tough to open with one arm full of groceries. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 9 2008, 11:31 AM
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Put the car on a home made wood dolly and push it to one side of the garage. When you need to work on it, push it back so you have the rom you need.

Or, get rid of that white tail dragger that's also in the way!!
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post Nov 9 2008, 11:36 AM
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QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Nov 9 2008, 09:24 AM) *

I can do the same and I am local! Come on Greenie, lets trade! I have a 5 lug and turbo tie rods already. I would just have to get some new rims ( I have loaners). If you are putting in a 6 then the motor mount is already welded in.
Why do you go through the garage and not the front door? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)



This may be the easiest way for both of you. Chris already has his car set up to where you would like it and your car is just where Chris wants his to be.

I just don't know about this whole deal. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)
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