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post Jun 26 2012, 01:59 PM
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So, I decided to go the CSOB route with the stretching of the rear fenders. Since the weather here in the PNW is still rainy and crappy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) I am using the John Kelly method of flaring my rear fenders.

I contacted John Kelly about his DVD and info about his planishing hammer. It turns out that his hammer was for sale! So, I picked up the DVD and a planishing hammer!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

I am trying to contact Zach, the owner of the 914 in the video, to get some better photos of the rear flares in order to get a good idea of what I am doing.

Here are some pics of the experiment!
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Stripped the paint and traced out some fluid lines in order to make a good looking flare!

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Stretching and smoothing! Slowly!

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Made by the man himself, John Kelly!
Now in the hands of a novice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)

To be continued...
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post Jun 26 2012, 03:39 PM
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If you want to sell the planishing hammer when you are finished with it, I am interested.

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post Jun 26 2012, 05:46 PM
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Very Cool Nate LMK if you touch base w/Zach, I've often wondered what happened to that car. The flares on his car are the BOMB!
I still have the set of flares that John created "in" that video, hanging on my wall.
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post Jun 26 2012, 08:39 PM
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HURRY...July 5th we start our summer weather. need to have that car out and running around!
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post Jun 26 2012, 09:49 PM
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Is John Kelly the guy that did that amazing Gull Wing Karmann Ghia? Another metal wizard in your state is Kent White. I love watching these guys create. Your planishing hammer is cool. Is that a Chicago 4x Rivet gun? That head looks like a counter sunk rivet set, too. Looks like genius to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 26 2012, 11:26 PM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Jun 26 2012, 08:49 PM) *

Is John Kelly the guy that did that amazing Gull Wing Karmann Ghia? Another metal wizard in your state is Kent White. I love watching these guys create. Your planishing hammer is cool. Is that a Chicago 4x Rivet gun? That head looks like a counter sunk rivet set, too. Looks like genius to me. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)



Yes, it is the same metal craftsman from Ghia Specialties I believe he made the hammer frame and used a rivet gun body. The dies for the inside are homemade as well, I believe. Either way, I am now a metal shaping fan! I want to get more equipment in the future (ie. english wheel and dies) It is fun and gives me that Kustom Hot Rod flavor to instill on my Teener, definately similar to a 356 Outlaw! Or at least after a few pints! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)

Rich - I will share the pics of Zach's car in the thread if I can. I believe he still has it. I work with his brother-in-law at the Fire dept. and he gave me Zach's e-mail.
PS> here is a pic from the GS website
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Wish me luck on finishing the drivers fender in the next few days! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif)

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post Jun 27 2012, 07:36 AM
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you've developed some mad skills nate. a far cry from the beginning picking up a used trans at emerald downs.

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post Jun 27 2012, 01:09 PM
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you've developed some mad skills nate. a far cry from the beginning picking up a used trans at emerald downs.

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Thanks Kevin!

I figured that this Teener is a great way to develop some Man Skillz! I wasn't as interested in all the Tinkering that my Grandfather did when I was younger but, now that he is gone I want to continue the tradition. Of course, it helped that he was a machinist. I am now developing an affinity for Hand-made art and cars! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

More for me in the future! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
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post Jun 28 2012, 04:10 PM
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Started on the fender today and made some good progress (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Now I am waiting on the shrinking disc and slapping spoon to come in the mail.

Here are some pics:

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More to come!

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post Jun 28 2012, 05:36 PM
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invest in ear plugs!
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post Jun 28 2012, 05:40 PM
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Wow !!! that's some great workmanship right there. Keep those pix coming please...... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)
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post Jun 29 2012, 08:42 AM
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john's flairs are so subtle. you going to shoot the car yourself?

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post Jun 29 2012, 09:50 AM
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I might have an opportunity to purchase a good spray gun with with my father-in-law and in doing so, have access to knowledge about paint. He has friends that own a auto paint store in Longview, WA.

If I can smooth out all the panels in bare metal form I even thought about polishing them up and just clear coating them (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Kind of like the Anklebiter. Then, leaving the hoods and roof in paint. (or maybe Carbon Fiber in the Future???)
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If not, then all stock Metallic Silver with Phoenix Red wheels and rockers & valences.
A Silversickle!

A guy has to dream (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)

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post Jun 29 2012, 10:17 AM
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Very impressed, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

You have any idea how long it took to get this far? You must be working on them 24hrs a day,


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post Jun 29 2012, 10:30 AM
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Very impressed, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/first.gif)

You have any idea how long it took to get this far? You must be working on them 24hrs a day,


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I have only worked on the driver's rear fender and have about 4 hours into it including sanding it down to metal. I started to use a palm nailer and sand-filled purse but I found a ball peen hammer gives me more control. Then, followed up with the planishing hammer and hand dollys. All wearing good hearing protection for sure!

I am waiting for a shrinking disc and body slapping spoon to come in the mail. These will help do the fine tweeking and finish work. Then, I will sand off all the filler on the passenger rear fender and start pounding away!

I am still undecided about the front. My wheels fit but I love the look and it gives room for wider 8" tires in the future.

Eirther way, it is fun work! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) You see instant results! Just don't try and skip steps.

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post Jun 29 2012, 10:58 AM
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Nice work Zaney,
I always think of my WRX car as a never ending school project. Looks like you are taking the body work class now.
After I put the flares on my car I spent sooooo much time taping and shrinking. After seeing others "no filler work", I thought, I would never be happy with my work.
Your work looks great. Your next challenge will be getting the passenger side and the drivers side the same. You may need to make some templates.
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post Jun 29 2012, 05:59 PM
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QUOTE(Zaney @ Jun 28 2012, 03:10 PM) *

Started on the fender today and made some good progress (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

Now I am waiting on the shrinking disc and slapping spoon to come in the mail.

Here are some pics:

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Nice work. I like round rears - especially on the 914.
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post Jul 15 2012, 10:11 PM
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Ok, had a bit of time these past SUNNY days to work on the passenger side rear. Boy, what a mess! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/barf.gif) Up to 1/2 inch of filler applied to an oil can dent (by me (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) ) was ground out. Got the entire side exposed in bare metal and traced my template and made some landmarks.

Sorry no pics of the mud but trust me, it would not let a magnet stick (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif)

My biggest problem is working around the welded seams of my panel repair to the inner long. I eventually had to cut out some thin spots and I am waiting for another free day to tidy it up. However, I did make some good headway on the flare itself! I just need to mirror them better when I get the slapping spoon and shrinking disc this week!
So, here are the pics!

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Using a aluminum angle piece for the mold of the flare
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Hard to match the profile but close!
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Damaged panel mapped out for repair!


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Little patches to blend in~!

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That is it for now!

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post Jul 17 2012, 03:04 PM
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Got some things done today. Welded in the small patches, carefully! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)
And put the car on the ground to compare the flares. I will probably stretch the drivers side a bit more to match the passenger side. I really like the more aggressive flare than the more subtle one. I probably made them big enough for 8 inch tires but, that works for me too! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Just waiting for the finishing tools to arrive sat my door so I can smooth out the lumps and small oil cans.

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Repairs made but still lumpy for now.
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post Jul 17 2012, 03:06 PM
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Drivers side (still needs some stretching)
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Passenger side (still needs a bit more massaging)
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More later! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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