Big ass steel flares, another flare option |
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Big ass steel flares, another flare option |
John Kelly |
Nov 9 2004, 11:51 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
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 Attached image(s) |
John Kelly |
Nov 10 2004, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Hi Felix,
This particular flare would fit an 11" or 12" wide wheel, I'm thinking. You could go smaller or larger with the flare. To duplicate the other side, you use the same paper pattern used on the original (I made paper patterns to see where to make the seams), and roll the panels over your leg just like the other side. It helps to build both flares at the same time so you get the same results. The hardest part to get the same would be the wheel opening form...lots of trial an error, measurements, quicky templates, and eyeballing. John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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