Flaring has begun(pics)
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From: absecon nj
Flaring has begun(pics)
Its weird how ive painted this car 3 times,in 6 years,stripped it down to glass twice,gelcoated it ,block sanded for a month,but this time it took all i had to actually start cutting it,maybe im getting older or i was actually happy with the paint this time,well either way itll be even better this time.
I had more but there was too much dust in the air and it looked like it was snowing in the garage.Its now fit where i want it ,now i need to start making bonding strips and start glassing and filling.
My wife thinks im nuts to be doing it again.:crazy:
I had more but there was too much dust in the air and it looked like it was snowing in the garage.Its now fit where i want it ,now i need to start making bonding strips and start glassing and filling.
My wife thinks im nuts to be doing it again.:crazy:
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (patsnitrovette)
I'm glad you know what you're doing. :D Reminds me of Dave's pics from last year. Takes a lot of courage to cut up a fender. :lol:
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (patsnitrovette)
Talk about recurring nightmares! :lol: Looks good Pat. Just as a hint, you can cut the edge off of the old panel and use it as a backing/bonding strip for the top seam and the rear vertical seam.
BTW, your wife is right. :D
We're with you all the way!
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BTW, your wife is right. :D
We're with you all the way!
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (Fleetwood)
First picture scared the hell out of me :eek: But it;s starting to look good.
wow you got a lot of guts and faith in your ablity. Man thats gusty AND cool. Looks great
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (71'AirStrike)
Can anyone confirm what type of flares those are? I've looked at the Ecklers flares on Dave's site and the ACI flares on Chris's (69MyWay) - I like the fact that the ones Pat is using has that flat edge that goes all the way around the opening on the rear flare just like the stock fender. I really want that subtle quality that if you look you know it's flared but it looks so similar to stock.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Ryan
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Ryan
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (reidry)
ill try and contact the guy i bought them from and see if he knows where he got them or what brand.thanks guys ,dave the top bonding strip is still there just a piece is missing but back one theres nothing there ill make that one.
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (patsnitrovette)
It looks like you are stopping short on the front edge rather than going all the way to the door jamb. I wish I had done that instead of all the work I created for myself by splitting the skin at the door. :yesnod:
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (patsnitrovette)
Now help a fiberglass novice understand this process. You're glueing the flares to what's left of the upper fender, then attaching another fiberglass strip to join the flare to the upper fender? :confused: Then smooth out the seam?
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (patsnitrovette)
I'll be the first to say your car looks really girly with those flares. I can tell everyone else above wanted to say it, but I'm gonna be blunt!
GIRLY, GIRLY, GIRLY! FLARES ARE GIRLY! NOTHING MAKES A CAR LOOK MORE GIRLY THAN FLARES!!! :jester
(Or is that sexy I'm thinking about? I'm with Metal Wulf, I wish my car had flares...)
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GIRLY, GIRLY, GIRLY! FLARES ARE GIRLY! NOTHING MAKES A CAR LOOK MORE GIRLY THAN FLARES!!! :jester
(Or is that sexy I'm thinking about? I'm with Metal Wulf, I wish my car had flares...)
-Steve
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (patsnitrovette)
That takes the ultimate set of cajones to do that to a perfectly fine car. Way to go. It is gonna be sweet when you get finished. :thumbs:
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (Eddie 70)
"Pat's Chop Shop" officially in business! Looking foward to seeing the whole process as I know nothing about fiberglass. Then again... I don't know alot about a bunch. :p:
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (patsnitrovette)
Wow! Man, that is awesome and scary at the same time. I expect it will look really cool when you are done.
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (patsnitrovette)
Those are some really nice looking flares. How big of a tire do you think you can get under it without sticking out? Keep us updated with pics.
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Re: Flaring has begun(pics) (patsnitrovette)
it hurts to look at that :crazy:
