 Do-IT-Yourself Steel Flares, using simple hand tools |
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| John Kelly |
 Jun 2 2003, 04:37 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640  |
Hi Folks,
Some of you know that I'm working on a video on how to make your own flares. I've attached a picture of the first one which is part way done. About 20 hours into it so far. It will fit a 8" wide wheel,and is about 1-1/2" wider than original. It is possible to go wider than this, just a lot more work. Haven't done the metal-finishing yet. This was all done with a ballpeen hammer, a homemade pryng tool, a hammer and dolly, and a few other common and cheap tools. In the video I will be showing how to get the shape and flow where you want it, how to smooth the surface of the metal with a vice grip clamp, shrinking with a shrinking disc (no shrinking on this one yet), and the uses of a hammer and dolly to name just a few of the techniques. I plan to also show examples of other metalshaping projects using simple hand tools that don't cost much. I'll probably offer several different kits starting with just the video, then adding a custom shaped pry tool, a shrinking disc for those who want to do the metal-finishing the easy way, and maybe some other tools. I'm a ways from gettin the video done, but wanted to try and gauge the interest that might be out there. You would have to be on good terms with your neighbors, because you will be doing a lot of pounding! John www.ghiaspecialties.com Attached image(s) 
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| MarkV |
Jun 2 2003, 04:39 PM
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Fear the Jack Stands Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None |
I am on a corner lot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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| Mueller |
Jun 2 2003, 04:40 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,150 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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Looks nice....good job !!!!!
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| Andyrew |
Jun 2 2003, 04:47 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,377 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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I would be very interested in the video. The flare looks nice! Let me know, as I will be getting my car down off jacks in a month.
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| Brad Roberts |
Jun 2 2003, 04:56 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
John,
When the video is done.. we will put a page together for this web site and help sell them for you. B |
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| John Kelly |
Jun 2 2003, 05:08 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
MARKV, being on a corner lot won't help much!
Mike, Thanks for the kind words! Andyrew, I'll post when the videos are ready. Brad, Wow! Nice offer. Thank you! It means a lot to me. John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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| MarkV |
Jun 2 2003, 06:04 PM
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Fear the Jack Stands Group: Members Posts: 1,493 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson, AZ Member No.: 154 Region Association: None |
John,
I know, already have a bad rep in the neighborhood. You are truly talented. |
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| cgnj |
Jun 2 2003, 07:01 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 642 Joined: 6-March 03 From: Medford, NJ Member No.: 403 Region Association: None
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Good thing I haven't cut up my roller. I can practice before I screw up the nice one.
Carlos 76 2270 76 project I could have had a flat six! |
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| McMark |
Jun 2 2003, 07:39 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
I've got $40 here for the video. Plus whatever the cost of the kit is. I'm ready to spend now, put me on the list. I'm very excited by this project.
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| Zeke |
Jun 2 2003, 08:06 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 391 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
As a novice metal worker, I am extremely impressed! I see a few dimples and yet you are going for perfect. I would probably already been slathering the Bondo on. I'm a video buyer for sure. BTW, are the Ron Covel videos worth getting as well? He doesn't do Porsches, but does a little more fab work.
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| cha914 |
Jun 2 2003, 10:11 PM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
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| 914Timo |
Jun 3 2003, 12:16 AM
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******* Group: Members Posts: 743 Joined: 13-January 03 From: Finland Member No.: 137 Region Association: Europe |
I am not sure if I want to try that to my 914 now. The paint is too good (so far). But, I am still very interested in about your video. Those flares looks very nice. If I some day repaint my car, I would love to have flares like those. How much those videos will be ?? Do you see any troubles sending abroad ??
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| Dave Cawdrey |
Jun 3 2003, 01:12 AM
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Dumbo going poop, Daddy :) Group: Members Posts: 818 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Seattle, WA USA Member No.: 182 |
Count me in, too. I want the super delux kit, please...
It'll be for the kids. Honest (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) BTW, John, hows the list for your flares coming? Started on the 3rd set, yet? |
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| joea9146 |
Jun 3 2003, 05:33 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 663 Joined: 10-February 03 From: Denver, NC Member No.: 283 Region Association: None |
Wow very nice... I would be interested in the kit.............. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif)
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| John Kelly |
Jun 3 2003, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Carlos,
You won't have to practice on your roller. This is a very simple process with a few tricks that are better demonstrated than explained. Plus you will wear your arms out as it is. No need to do more hammering than necessary! Mark D. Thanks! Milt, The beauty of it is, you can stop metalshaping at whatever point you decide is good enough, and start using filler. I hope that once folks see how easy it is to fine tune the fenders they will take the extra time to get it smooth enough to where little or no filler will be required. It is rewarding, if time consuming, to do metal-finishing, and learning it is useful for dent repair as well. Ron Covell is a super nice guy. He actually went out of his way to say nice things about a couple of projects of mine on a hotrod forum. I have a few of his videos. They are well worth the money. Tony, You're in, thanks! Timo, I don't think there would be a problem shipping a tape or kit to Helsinki, and I would be happy to do it. Korijo, You're in too. The waiting list for flares is kind of in limbo because I'm slow, and a few people have not responded so I'm waiting to hear back from them before going further down the list. This along with several sick family members, Ghia work etc....well you get the picture. I'm hoping that the video will ease the burden of trying to make flares for people in a timely matter. I've completed 3 sets, but have several more time consuming sets of Ghia flares to build in the next few months. Joe A. Thanks! I appreciate the nice response from all of you to my work, John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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| Lawrence |
Jun 3 2003, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None  |
John,
I'm really impressed. I'm looking forward to your video. I haven't heard of the Covel videos. Can you comment on them, please? -Rusty |
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| djm914-6 |
Jun 3 2003, 10:22 AM
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Happiness is: Getting on the road Group: Members Posts: 1,864 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Burlington MA Member No.: 248 Region Association: None |
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I don't like my neighbors on the garage side, so I could be interested in a full kit. If not for this car, then maybe the next. |
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| J P Stein |
Jun 3 2003, 10:40 AM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
My flares are amateurish, but serviceable (thank God for Bondo). I am not pleased with their shape and I could use another 3/4 inch width in the rear for some 8 inch wheels.
Put me on the list for the video. The thought of actually knowing WFT I'm doing appeals to me. I *think* my hands have 2 more flares left in them. |
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| PDQ914 |
Jun 3 2003, 01:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 3-June 03 From: raleigh, nc Member No.: 780 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif) I am about 1 month away from painting my project 914 do you know if you will be done anywhere near that time with the video. I would gladly wait a little while before painting just to do this.
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| crash914 |
Jun 3 2003, 02:13 PM
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its a mystery to me Group: Members Posts: 1,828 Joined: 17-March 03 From: Marriottsville, MD Member No.: 434 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif) Count me in for a video!!
I got new fender lips to replace my rolled and hammered ones, now I want to learn how to shape them......This is my next project! Let's get busy!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
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