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| 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) 
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| John Kelly |
Nov 10 2004, 12:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 692 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Moclips WA. Member No.: 640 |
Hi Andy,
The whole idea is to get the car owners to do the work, so I have no plans to make them for sale....trying to find time for my projects! I'm hoping that some of the braver do-it-yourselfers will learn just how much creative metal manipulation is possible with a little patience and a lot of work. I use the type of electric nibbler shear that takes out a 1/4" wide swath of metal. It leaves a pretty nice edge, but you still have to file it for safe handling. Butt welds are best for finish work, but they are a little harder to do. John www.ghiaspecialties.com |
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John Kelly Big ass steel flares Nov 9 2004, 11:51 AM
Brad Smith Very nice... I'm sure my daughter will be over... Nov 9 2004, 12:05 PM rhodyguy pretty cool john. is that your car or zack's? ... Nov 9 2004, 12:08 PM Brad Smith Hey John,
Any timeframe on the video yet? I... Nov 9 2004, 12:37 PM seanery Those look like a steel version of Bontempi's ... Nov 9 2004, 01:05 PM John Kelly Kevin, I knew I forgot something! This flare... Nov 10 2004, 05:26 AM neo914-6 John,
How big a wheel is this flare accomodating?... Nov 10 2004, 09:28 AM John Kelly Hi Felix,
This particular flare would fit an 11" ... Nov 10 2004, 09:40 AM rhodyguy the flares on your avatar car are perfectly propor... Nov 10 2004, 09:50 AM John Kelly Hi Kevin,
I have some pictures of front flares in... Nov 10 2004, 10:57 AM andys John,
Nice easy solution to the flare problem. Pe... Nov 10 2004, 12:18 PM
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