Flared fenders on a C2?
09-27-2009, 05:51 PM
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80 Vette.
Ah. Of course. Thanks.
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I think Eckler's and J & D Corvette (Bellflower, California) still have all their molds, even if they don't show flares in their catalogs any more.
Wow, J & D look like they could handle almost anything. Tempting to dream about Newman underbody, and building the rest from parts. But that would, of course, be super pricey.
09-28-2009, 04:29 AM
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I have these flares on mine. Added 2 1/2 inches front and rear and kept the stock body line.
Darin
09-28-2009, 10:02 AM
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Some people would say that it's sacrilegious to do this to a '63 but boy that sure does look great!!
09-28-2009, 12:36 PM
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09-28-2009, 05:53 PM
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I love those wide fenders guys, keeps the body line that I miss on mine. I see where
GTS makes rear panels, do they make fronts also? Thanks
09-28-2009, 08:18 PM
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I have these flares on mine. Added 2 1/2 inches front and rear and kept the stock body line.
Darin
I just LOVE this car!! Serious Bad azz stance with a SINISTER look...............What size rubber are you running on it?????
R/Jeff
09-28-2009, 09:30 PM
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Sermersheim's still has flares. They've got the small eye-brow style fronts, or larger front and rears that have the mud-flap effect. Check out my photo album for pics.
09-28-2009, 09:55 PM
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I have these flares on mine. Added 2 1/2 inches front and rear and kept the stock body line.
Darin
That car is one of my all time favorites.
09-28-2009, 10:47 PM
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I have these flares on mine. Added 2 1/2 inches front and rear and kept the stock body line.
Darin
The front view is cute, like a chipmunk smuggling a mouthfull of nuts!
09-28-2009, 10:48 PM
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I am really enjoying this
pro-flare thread, you guys are posting some great photos and terrific variations on a theme. Keep 'em coming !
Ray (with a disappointing 6" of tread tucked under the body)
09-28-2009, 10:57 PM
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09-28-2009, 11:13 PM
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I miss mine sometimes
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09-29-2009, 08:47 AM
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I have a set of front and rear mid-year flares for sale if anyone is interested. PM me for pictures if interested. Bob
09-29-2009, 11:19 AM
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I miss mine sometimes
Damm, that looks awfully close to my pic. You don't know where your blue convertible got its flares, do you?
09-29-2009, 11:47 AM
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Jeff, I am running 285-40zr 17's front and rear.
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09-29-2009, 04:21 PM
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Jeff, I am running 285-40zr 17's front and rear.
Darin
Darin,
That angle really makes them look FAT.....I'm running 275-35 up front and 285-35 out back. Your car is very sharp indeed.
R/Jeff
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09-29-2009, 07:33 PM
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Hey 1cool, is it just the camera angle, or do you have a little more clearance than usual under the header / differential? If so, what did you do to get it? Very nice, clean ride.
09-29-2009, 08:14 PM
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Hey 1cool, is it just the camera angle, or do you have a little more clearance than usual under the header / differential? If so, what did you do to get it? Very nice, clean ride.
Basically has the same clearance as a C4 due to SRIII chassis and Dana 44 rear. Those are 3" stainless pipes as well. I tried to keep everything as tight as I could and still maintain proper clearances.
R/Jeff
09-29-2009, 08:27 PM
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AHhhhh, SOME original C2 Corvettes actually came stock with fender flares
Just ask Delmo Johnson and Dick Thompson (and JohnZ).
09-29-2009, 08:56 PM
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Darin,
That angle really makes them look FAT.....I'm running 275-35 up front and 285-35 out back. Your car is very sharp indeed.
R/Jeff
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And another one of my all time favorite cars!!!!!