Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ?
06-22-2004, 04:22 PM
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Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ?
Anyone with a Grandsport - are the rear fender flares blended into the body or do they appear like they are "stuck" on with a visible seam ?
People that buy the Grandsport fender flares - do you have someone fill in the seam - if so do they use fiberglass or bondo ?
Sorry for such a newbie question!
Thx!
People that buy the Grandsport fender flares - do you have someone fill in the seam - if so do they use fiberglass or bondo ?
Sorry for such a newbie question!
Thx!
06-22-2004, 04:41 PM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (LT4Catalyst)
They are not blended.
06-22-2004, 05:22 PM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (LT4Catalyst)
I thought about having them blended in, but after having the bodyshop do some mock-ups we all decided it looked pretty bad...just not a natural look to it at all.
06-22-2004, 07:59 PM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (GS057)
While were on the subject, has anyone blended them? I'm curious about doing this, I don't like the stuck-on look. In this pic, it looks fine: 
...but I want a more natural look on my vette. I saw this done on a C3 at the car show this weekend and it looked sweet. And he had some FAT meats bolted on the back. Fiberglass shouldn't be that hard to work with.... could be a DIY job for someone with a little fab experience.
...but I want a more natural look on my vette. I saw this done on a C3 at the car show this weekend and it looked sweet. And he had some FAT meats bolted on the back. Fiberglass shouldn't be that hard to work with.... could be a DIY job for someone with a little fab experience.
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06-22-2004, 09:35 PM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (CentralCoaster)
While were on the subject, has anyone blended them? I'm curious about doing this, I don't like the stuck-on look. In this pic, it looks fine:
06-23-2004, 12:48 AM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (CentralCoaster)
While were on the subject, has anyone blended them? I'm curious about doing this, I don't like the stuck-on look. In this pic, it looks fine:
...but I want a more natural look on my vette. I saw this done on a C3 at the car show this weekend and it looked sweet. And he had some FAT meats bolted on the back. Fiberglass shouldn't be that hard to work with.... could be a DIY job for someone with a little fab experience.
...but I want a more natural look on my vette. I saw this done on a C3 at the car show this weekend and it looked sweet. And he had some FAT meats bolted on the back. Fiberglass shouldn't be that hard to work with.... could be a DIY job for someone with a little fab experience.
06-24-2004, 01:51 AM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (LT4Catalyst)
im glad you brought those up.i was wondering the same thing.they are breathtaking from the right angle.or they pliable like bumper material or hard?
06-24-2004, 01:53 AM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (mitymek)
they are breathtaking from the right angle.or they pliable like bumper material or hard?
06-24-2004, 02:02 AM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (CentralCoaster)
they are breathtaking from the right angle.or they pliable like bumper material or hard?
I think it depends on the weather.
I think it depends on the weather.
I agree...to me they look better in cold weather.
06-24-2004, 09:48 AM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (Zix)
they are breathtaking from the right angle.or they pliable like bumper material or hard?
I think it depends on the weather.
I agree...to me they look better in cold weather.
I think it depends on the weather.
I agree...to me they look better in cold weather.
(My God, we have slipped into OT)
06-24-2004, 09:15 PM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (93JetJocky)
anyone have any pics of the flares blended in? i heard that bondo and fiberglass dont mix well and whatever you do to the body you have to reglass over it
06-24-2004, 09:49 PM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (1996man)
And also, how are they attached? rivets ? glue ? 3M adhesive ??? grace of God ?
Thanks!
Thanks!
06-24-2004, 09:58 PM
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Re: Are Grandsport rear fender flares "blended" in ? (LT4Catalyst)
And also, how are they attached? rivets ? glue ? 3M adhesive ??? grace of God ?
Thanks!
Thanks!