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Pro
Joined: Feb 2000
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From: Hebron IN
First car is definitely a hatchback Pinto. Almost looks like they borrowed the giant glass hatch right off a Pinto. Interesting...I guess it could have been cool back in the day.
Second car looks great in any time period. First thought was Vega but more Pontiac Astre due to the tail lights.
Second car looks great in any time period. First thought was Vega but more Pontiac Astre due to the tail lights.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Burbank, Ca
All the primer one's are the same car in different stages. It belong to a very talented body man that hand molded the fat fender as he called them and made molds for them in the early 80's. Theres posibly more race cars out there with this fat fenders than there are street cars. He made I think 5 cars total and sold many kit for others to install. Thats how the red one came to be.
This 69 conv. What his also, He sold to a friend of mine then he sold it. I would really like to buy this convertible if still out there. Small pic, Far away.
This 69 conv. What his also, He sold to a friend of mine then he sold it. I would really like to buy this convertible if still out there. Small pic, Far away.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Burbank, Ca
The Black car was a Master Piece , Had to see to believe it. IMHO Its what they should have looked like from the factory ( Fat fender wise) But it would have been to radical for 1968. In stead of the shear drop from the peak of the fender out, It was in more uniform with the peak of the fender in towards hood.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Vero Beach FL
All the primer one's are the same car in different stages. It belong to a very talented body man that hand molded the fat fender as he called them and made molds for them in the early 80's. Theres posibly more race cars out there with this fat fenders than there are street cars. He made I think 5 cars total and sold many kit for others to install. Thats how the red one came to be.
This 69 conv. What his also, He sold to a friend of mine then he sold it. I would really like to buy this convertible if still out there. Small pic, Far away.
This 69 conv. What his also, He sold to a friend of mine then he sold it. I would really like to buy this convertible if still out there. Small pic, Far away.
really smooth looking.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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2020 C3 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Wow, I do like these "fat fenders" a lot better than the flares. When I first saw it I knew it looked different I just couldn't tell what was different which is just what I like! A stock appearance or something that makes someone do a double take and question if it is stock or not.
So what with your blue "fat fendered" car? Is it on the road or under construction right now?
I wish they made some reproductions of these.
So what with your blue "fat fendered" car? Is it on the road or under construction right now?
I wish they made some reproductions of these.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 256
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From: Burbank, Ca
Wow, I do like these "fat fenders" a lot better than the flares. When I first saw it I knew it looked different I just couldn't tell what was different which is just what I like! A stock appearance or something that makes someone do a double take and question if it is stock or not.
So what with your blue "fat fendered" car? Is it on the road or under construction right now?
I wish they made some reproductions of these.
So what with your blue "fat fendered" car? Is it on the road or under construction right now?
I wish they made some reproductions of these.
For the time being the Blue car sits in storage.
I tried chasing down the molds but couldn't find them. The guy that made the fat fenders close down shop. I know a guy that has a set of the panels since the 80's, Has never driven his 72 or install the panels, I tried buying them from him but no way. The idea was that if I could get those original fat fender kit I would make molds and make parts, But I think the days of guys customizing there C3 body's that mush are over, more of a vintage race car thing. It went out with the 80's.
But I bought another car with the fat fenders but the PO pulled the rears out even further than the original intention and made other mods that I have to change.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Sparta Mo.
These are the best looking fenders I've ever seen! Even the wife agrees, it gives the car so much more attitude. She really likes the black car too. Maybe next year I'll try to make a set. I'm pretty sure I have to have these! 
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Miami FL
You sir have opened a can of worms...please post more pics vs. just these teaser pics of both your fat fendered rides. Very interesting indeed and this pic here looks to be really impressive how tight the gap between the fender & tire is. 
really good job keeping the lines looking so natural squeezing in back to original door width and then buldging back out.
really good job keeping the lines looking so natural squeezing in back to original door width and then buldging back out.
Drifting
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From: Miami FL
The rest I like including the center exit exhaust 
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Burbank, Ca
It adds to the beautiful curves the car already has.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Burbank, Ca
You sir have opened a can of worms...please post more pics vs. just these teaser pics of both your fat fendered rides. Very interesting indeed and this pic here looks to be really impressive how tight the gap between the fender & tire is.
really good job keeping the lines looking so natural squeezing in back to original door width and then buldging back out.
really good job keeping the lines looking so natural squeezing in back to original door width and then buldging back out.
Understand that the black primer car is sitting on rolling cart and Ive just stuck tires in the opening for motivation while Im restoring the chassi. Ill tell you one problem with them is wheel and tire size and posible spacers and strain on bearings, I dont think since theres not many of these fenders that they've push the envolpe of wheel size. I would say you easy'ly put 11inch fronts 13 rears. I go to Miami / kendall every christmas, would like to pay you a visit and say hello and see Kaos in person.
Instructor
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http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q...plitwindow.jpg
Sorry about the link. I am not allowed to post pics yet.
Drifting
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From: Sparta Mo.
Instructor
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Miami FL
fender flare link:
http://www.customimagecorvettes.com/...Rear-PAIR.html
http://www.customimagecorvettes.com/...Rear-PAIR.html
however they are not "fat fenders" which Esierra has on his ride as they are really different and not the same as flares although I do like those flares a LOT . Now if I had a coupe then having that split window 63 style back window would certainly be one of the tops on my to-do-list. Thanks for posting that pic fo the 63 split window...really nice job there.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Burbank, Ca
No Im sorry , No built thread, Just two on seeking advise 454 cam & intake. Will post some more pics during the week.