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| ben*james |
 Aug 6 2016, 07:44 PM
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It's been nearly a life long dream to have a GT. I've got an absolutely great car and with the exception of a narrow body, I'd be content. So, I'll add some more content later but the basic question is how do I go wide?
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| Cracker |
Aug 6 2016, 07:55 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States
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Obviously, there are a few options and what you end up choosing will probably be based upon your budget and time frame (and whether you can/want to do the work too). Definitely use your current car...do you have the skills, time and equipment to install flares yourself?
I have had both glass (I installed - riveted) and currently have steel - I like both but prefer the steel. The down side is that a full exterior paint is most likely necessary or at least easier when finished. Mo-money, mo time. Glass can be installed and paint matched fairly easily. It took me about 30 hours to hand fit each panel (total time! LOL). The devils in the details to make a glass car look outstanding - fit & finish wise. Best of luck! PS: I do like blue.. Tony STEEL  GLASS (Lewis Broyles - Friend who helped quite a bit on this build)  |
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| tazz9924 |
Aug 7 2016, 09:30 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 716 Joined: 31-May 15 From: Mooresville NC Member No.: 18,779 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Reverend Troublemaker @ Aug 6 2016, 06:55 PM)  Obviously, there are a few options and what you end up choosing will probably be based upon your budget and time frame (and whether you can/want to do the work too). Definitely use your current car...do you have the skills, time and equipment to install flares yourself? I have had both glass (I installed - riveted) and currently have steel - I like both but prefer the steel. The down side is that a full exterior paint is most likely necessary or at least easier when finished. Mo-money, mo time. Glass can be installed and paint matched fairly easily. It took me about 30 hours to hand fit each panel (total time! LOL). The devils in the details to make a glass car look outstanding - fit & finish wise. Best of luck! PS: I do like blue.. Tony STEEL GLASS (Lewis Broyles - Friend who helped quite a bit on this build) This is my dream car jesus, if only it was orange (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) |
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ben*james I gotta Go Wide Aug 6 2016, 07:44 PM
Rand Ben, stop asking rhetorical questions. Aug 6 2016, 07:49 PM
whitetwinturbo
Obviously, there are a few options and what you e... Aug 10 2016, 10:50 PM
whitetwinturbo
Obviously, there are a few options and what you e... Aug 10 2016, 11:06 PM Reverend Troublemaker http://g-stream.com/
[quote name='whitetwint... Aug 11 2016, 04:32 AM Rand Tony cracker, I love you man. Your dad is looking ... Aug 6 2016, 08:10 PM Chris914n6 You're looking at about $1500 for flare b... Aug 6 2016, 08:16 PM Elliot Cannon Fiberglass with "dzus" fasteners. Unles... Aug 6 2016, 11:58 PM mepstein If you have a good car, flare it. There is no reas... Aug 7 2016, 08:00 AM RobW Follow the white rabbit.... :shades2: Aug 7 2016, 08:12 AM Mark Henry Why not one of each.... narrow and a wide :idea:
... Aug 7 2016, 08:28 AM mb911 Flare it as is.. Why try to sort 2 of them out. Un... Aug 7 2016, 08:42 AM PanelBilly Just do it. Aug 7 2016, 09:44 AM Reverend Troublemaker You are not THAT far from Kent...Billy did a great... Aug 7 2016, 11:05 AM Tom_T Hey Ben,
Contrary to the "I love 914-GT Flar... Aug 7 2016, 11:01 AM 87m491 You can tell by his engine shot and his sig there ... Aug 7 2016, 05:37 PM db9146 These flares were created by slicing and adding in... Aug 7 2016, 05:12 PM Mark Henry
These flares were created by slicing and adding i... Aug 7 2016, 05:31 PM Reverend Troublemaker Nicely done.
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These flares were created by sl... Aug 7 2016, 05:57 PM mepstein If you stick with Fuchs the 7 & 8's will w... Aug 7 2016, 05:54 PM My 914 That's a nice look, subtle but distinct. The ... Aug 7 2016, 07:00 PM JRust I love the GT flares but they are much more common... Aug 7 2016, 08:59 PM bigkensteele
I love the GT flares but they are much more commo... Aug 7 2016, 10:55 PM Krieger Live your dream! Go steel and have them welde... Aug 7 2016, 11:24 PM Larmo63 :agree:
Go big or go home. Aug 7 2016, 11:33 PM ClayPerrine
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Go big or go home.
HEY!!... Aug 8 2016, 12:35 PM sixnotfour Haters........10 up front 12 rear german steel fl... Aug 8 2016, 09:39 AM Reverend Troublemaker LOL. :agree: :agree: :agree:
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Haters......... Aug 8 2016, 12:34 PM whitetwinturbo
Haters........10 up front 12 rear german steel f... Aug 10 2016, 10:59 PM db9146 "If you do a search here there is a way to do... Aug 8 2016, 12:37 PM ben*james Well - I'm very thankful for the comments you ... Aug 8 2016, 08:54 PM Reverend Troublemaker Well said - you'll love them. Good for you - w... Aug 8 2016, 09:02 PM ben*james
Well said - you'll love them. Good for you - ... Aug 8 2016, 09:11 PM mepstein
Well said - you'll love them. Good for you -... Aug 9 2016, 10:38 AM JRust I am not sure if Jerry Mahoney is still doing body... Aug 8 2016, 09:12 PM ben*james
I am not sure if Jerry Mahoney is still doing bod... Aug 9 2016, 09:23 AM sixnotfour 9.5 and 10.5 911 rsr style fenders :sawzall: :wel... Aug 8 2016, 10:36 PM jmitro
9.5 and 10.5 911 rsr style fenders :sawzall: :we... Aug 9 2016, 09:22 AM sixnotfour 914 fender tip outs 7/8s Aug 8 2016, 10:49 PM sixnotfour Cary.....old rookie learning fast. going pro... I ... Aug 9 2016, 08:43 AM ben*james
Cary.....old rookie learning fast. going pro... I... Aug 9 2016, 08:45 AM Mark Henry If you want to see flares done right here's th... Aug 9 2016, 10:06 AM Ferg :idea: I like the idea of the removable glass fl... Aug 9 2016, 11:50 AM My 914 I agree. I remember the first time I saw a 914-GT... Aug 9 2016, 12:44 PM sixnotfour roll fatties
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