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Old Mar 14, 2016 | 11:51 PM
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Is there a kit for the rear fender flares on these corvettes or is this custom?



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Old Mar 15, 2016 | 08:11 AM
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Fender flares are aftermarket items. You can purchase and install only the flares or you can choose complete fenders with the flares molded as part of the fender.

If you have fiberglass experience, you could also make your own.


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Years ago, there were numerous companies making all kinds of flares and other custom Corvette body panels. There isn't the demand for these parts anymore, so there's not as many choices now. Today, about the only flares still available are the factory racing style "ZL-1" flares (also called L-88 flares).

The black car looks like it has an Eckler's "Monza" tilt nose on it, and possibly the matching Monza rear clip and hatchback. The Monza nose is still available, but I don't think the flares on it are that large. They could be custom, but they could also be Eckler's, as they use to offer a few different flare designs.

The blue car appears to have Eckler's 73-79 ZL-1 flared fender panels on it.

Eclker's, Corvette Image, J & D Corvette, and probably some other companies offer complete side fenders, with the flares installed. Duntov Motors, ACI, Lee Bumb (the old Sermershiem's), all offer just the flares, to install on your fenders.
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Old Mar 16, 2016 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Kingofnorthamerica
Is there a kit for the rear fender flares on these corvettes or is this custom?



Not sure who put these on my '70 years ago but they are super strong I actually lifted the body off using them as a lifting point



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Old Mar 16, 2016 | 08:10 AM
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Here are some on my 72. Put on by a previous owner and part of my building a new racer project.

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Old Mar 16, 2016 | 08:32 AM
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You can still get the ZL-Flares , both full Qtr panel and flare only .. about $400 for full and $200 for just flare ... Unless you are skilled at auto bodywork I would not suggest you make your own..
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Thanks! great looking corvette!
Originally Posted by AllC34Me
Here are some on my 72. Put on by a previous owner and part of my building a new racer project.

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Old Mar 16, 2016 | 06:43 PM
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That looks awesome!
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Not sure who put these on my '70 years ago but they are super strong I actually lifted the body off using them as a lifting point



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What color are you painting it, and with extra fans, what the engine and HP?
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