started fitting flares to the 73 today
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started fitting flares to the 73 today
well i started fitting the flares today,just to see how everything is gone to fit,at first i wasnt sure id like it but now i cant wait to finish it and get some wide meat under them.
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
Glad to see you're going ahead with the flares Pat. Take plenty of pics during the fitting so we can pic up some tips and tricks please.
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
Oh yeah, that's gonna do it. :cheers: Get a good mask with replacable filters before you start cutting.
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (Rolling Thunder)
dave ill be asking a few questions in the next day or so, so be ready and yes i already have ashtma so my lungs are all aready shot,i have a fresh air respirator i paint with.Or should i say i shouldnt be painting with -according to my doctor. :D
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
Good deal on the fresh air Pat. :yesnod: As soon as you start a thread on your project I'll track it by email notification. You can bet I'll be watching all the way. You'll do great, just take your time. :seeya
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
:thumbs: Someday I will do the same to my 73 :thumbs: When finances permit.....
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
Pat,
Do you have any idea what a good body shop would charge to make those modifications and repaint the sections? And are there any kind of good instructions(videos) available to take on molding/fiberglassing in these flares? Obviously this is not something for a rookie to take on.
So.... are you now known as "Pat's Chop Shop"? :cheers:
Do you have any idea what a good body shop would charge to make those modifications and repaint the sections? And are there any kind of good instructions(videos) available to take on molding/fiberglassing in these flares? Obviously this is not something for a rookie to take on.
So.... are you now known as "Pat's Chop Shop"? :cheers:
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (bgrice)
i really wouldnt know prices,i ve been doing my own body work and glass work for myself and a few customers i do mechanic work for, 17 or so years.Pats chop shop i like that. :yesnod: im the type of guy that will just jump into it and learn if its something i dont know.truthfully id rather do fiberglass work then metal work anyday.Ill try and make a webpage up of every step i do.bgrice did you check out rollingthunders website for his flare install,very good work.
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
There's going to be some itching in your future!! :D But it's going to look so good! Dave's (Rolling Thunder's) webpages are very informative for anyone looking to do some fiber glass work.
I'm sure it's going turn out great looking!
I'm sure it's going turn out great looking!
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
Pat, I personally think flares are the best body mod you can do to a 'vette. I can't wait to see pics of it when your done and have some nice rubber to fill it in! :thumbs:
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
That's gonna look cool Pat.
My hand would be shaking like a leaf trying to cut the fender. :lol: I wish I had the nerve to atempt any body work.
My hand would be shaking like a leaf trying to cut the fender. :lol: I wish I had the nerve to atempt any body work.
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
Cool thats exactly what I was thinking for my 73, and some 15x8s with a lower backspace so I can put 275s in the front againt.
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (patsnitrovette)
What brand are those flares? Those are exactly what I've been thinking about for my '72... Where'd you get them? How much were they? I want I want I want!
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Re: started fitting flares to the 73 today (Alwyn678)
oh it hurts to cut it,but itll look better when its done,i got he flares on ebay from a guy for 250.00 there a 2 inch flare.
