Big ass steel flares, another flare option Options

[John Kelly]

I decided to add another flare method to my upcoming video so that it will be useful for those who want to start from scratch. This is a simple way to get almost whatever size or shape flare you want.

The wheel opening is formed from 3/8" square stock. To form it you can use a hammer and couple of 2x4s nailed to your work bench, or a more expensive tool like a compact bender (ornamental iron work) from shopoutfitters.com or harbor frieght if you like cheap garbage.

Once the wheel opening is in place you roll flat pieces of 20 gage steel over your leg, and clamp them to the car. Weld. Pretty simple, really. You can then add some shape using the stretching methods in the video or just run them as is. The album:

http://allshops.org/cgi-bin/community/comm...d=9980138836765

More to come as I make some progress. Not my favorite type of flare, but they have their place. See picture...shape to be added...not a finished product.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

[John Kelly]

Kevin, I knew I forgot something! This flare is a mock up on my car for demonstration purposes only. The rockers could be done using the same technique... a frame work and skin..you could make box flares by adding another piece of square stock at the level of the shoulder line, and fitting panels to it as well....this is a technique that could be used for all sorts of custom projects....side scoops, etc

Brad, I'm hoping the video will ready in a month, but I'm at the mercy of someone elses schedule. It will be in dvd format.

Sean, Thanks dude! I wish I had figured this out 20 years ago...

John www.ghiaspecialties.com