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> What are my options for valences and rocker covers for GT flares?
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post Apr 26 2025, 04:56 PM
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Just installed GT flares. Looking for options for the front and rear valences, and rocker covers. Thanks,
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post Apr 27 2025, 07:17 AM
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Ben Mcfarland, MB911 makes steel ends to fit your flared fenders. Best, Mark
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post Apr 27 2025, 07:25 AM
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Ben Mcfarland, MB911 makes steel ends to fit your flared fenders. Best, Mark



Not anymore just the rear valance flares
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post Apr 27 2025, 07:27 AM
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This fits really nice. https://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Rear-Va...0300910GRV.html

https://www.autoatlanta.com/Porsche-Gt-Fron...145019050A.html
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post Apr 27 2025, 08:48 AM
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I went a different route than Bens rockers, though have seen these elsewhere and their solid.

If you would like to go fiberglass, I was unhappy with the quality that was out there. We have a fiberglass modeler on-staff, and it took him (a professional) something like 40-60 hours to shape sand and fit mine. See my build thread for more info on the 'how and why'.

Because of that, once finished, we pulled molds of the finished product, PM me if you're interested. I have yet to fully 'put these out there for sale', but the time is right now.
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post Apr 27 2025, 09:02 AM
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I also went fiberglass on fiberglass rockers. Glue on sculpting foam, sculp to fit and glass over. Sand and paint. Works great because it will match your flares to a tee. MarkAttached Image Attached ImageAttached Image
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post Apr 27 2025, 09:04 AM
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I went a different route than Bens rockers, though have seen these elsewhere and their solid.

If you would like to go fiberglass, I was unhappy with the quality that was out there. We have a fiberglass modeler on-staff, and it took him (a professional) something like 40-60 hours to shape sand and fit mine. See my build thread for more info on the 'how and why'.

Because of that, once finished, we pulled molds of the finished product, PM me if you're interested. I have yet to fully 'put these out there for sale', but the time is right now.


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post Apr 27 2025, 11:33 AM
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If you want everything to line up the only option is custom metal or fiberglass work depending on what material you are working with.
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post Apr 27 2025, 11:55 AM
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After my message on this, getting a variety of PM's about rockers and valances. For anyone interested, copying and pasting response here for anyone interested (not trying to spam-post or take-over this thread).

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Anyone interested can find most recent photos on my build thread. You will 100% need to fit them to your car as with all pieces. Every car / welder / flair is different, though I can offer a better product that isn't warped. Suggest that these are purchased before fabrication.

Main issue is that it appears other vendors are using a 'chop method' and pulling the parts out quicker - making them less resilient and poorer. My guy, who is a professional, spent alot of time on mine just to get them to a good baseline. Info on this on my build thread starting around page 44-46.

Anyone who is interested or wants to see more photos, email me and I have more photos - too time consuming sharing here - eallenmar@eamandco.com (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif)
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post Apr 27 2025, 12:09 PM
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If you are adventurous it really was not that hard to flare the stock valance. Once the flare is installed you can make a template right off the bottom of the flare for the new top plate for the valance that has the right shape. I went slow
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post Apr 27 2025, 01:57 PM
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If you are adventurous it really was not that hard to flare the stock valance. Once the flare is installed you can make a template right off the bottom of the flare for the new top plate for the valance that has the right shape. I went slow
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Is that some sort of cutout / detail I see in the center of the valence? Love it.
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post Apr 27 2025, 02:42 PM
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QUOTE(Shivers @ Apr 27 2025, 11:09 AM) *

If you are adventurous it really was not that hard to flare the stock valance. Once the flare is installed you can make a template right off the bottom of the flare for the new top plate for the valance that has the right shape. I went slow
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Is that some sort of cutout / detail I see in the center of the valence? Love it.


Yes. The plan is a recovery point.
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post Apr 27 2025, 02:59 PM
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I’ve been happy with Gettys stuff. Less work. https://gettydesign.com/category/914/coachwork/
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post Apr 27 2025, 07:02 PM
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Not a GT replica valence but designed for flared cars. I personally think this is a very nice valence integration, although never seen on a factory car. The devil is in the detail. The lack of gap between the bottom of the bumper and the valence adds to the clean finish.

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post Apr 27 2025, 11:37 PM
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Not a GT replica valence but designed for flared cars. I personally think this is a very nice valence integration, although never seen on a factory car. The devil is in the detail. The lack of gap between the bottom of the bumper and the valence adds to the clean finish.

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That looks sharp! Where can I find this?
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post Apr 28 2025, 05:17 AM
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Just in case you are intrigued.

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post Apr 28 2025, 05:49 AM
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QUOTE(RiqueMar @ Apr 27 2025, 09:37 PM) *

QUOTE(Montreal914 @ Apr 27 2025, 06:02 PM) *

Not a GT replica valence but designed for flared cars. I personally think this is a very nice valence integration, although never seen on a factory car. The devil is in the detail. The lack of gap between the bottom of the bumper and the valence adds to the clean finish.

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That looks sharp! Where can I find this?



I do like that as well.

Ps rather than fielding a bunch of PMs could you give us a price range on the parts you can provide? I might be interested but not sure how interested
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post Apr 28 2025, 06:04 AM
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Isn’t that the Patrick Motorsports front valance?
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post Apr 28 2025, 08:22 AM
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Yes it is. It bolts to the underside of the bumper.

I have one in my rafters and was thinking to actually modify the flared ends to fit a narrow body car. Way too many projects on my plate... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif)
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post Apr 28 2025, 10:33 AM
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I do like that as well.

Ps rather than fielding a bunch of PMs could you give us a price range on the parts you can provide? I might be interested but not sure how interested


Good Idea - I've messaged several members, but let's jump in. I previously used to manage a similar kit for Ferrari-parts and this is a similar venture, easier in some ways.

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For anyone interested in this - extending to the whole community...

I have experience on a similar-note with Ferrari parts, however this is a newer venture for me so for anyone up for it and flexible I'm happy to work out the initial-set. Currently I have the front valence (GT), Rocker-panels (GT), and rear-valence (GT) with dual-exhaust, single exhaust or no-cutout.

I'de like to prove how this is a better method of production (hand-laying) and a superior product. Looking at prices, I'de like to be competitive, and would offer the set as an initial-run of $800 + shipping. I don't have my online-store setup, so this would be similar to the run of oil-coolers I did a few years ago.

I'll give it just over 1-month to set this up and take a list of anyone interested, let's call it June 1. I think Ben Martin took photos of when we were putting these on my car - Traveling today for my day-job, posting the 'mold' photos I have on hand and will add the latest late (trying not to saturate a thread that isn't mine).

If I'm slow to respond here, shoot me an email - eallenmar@eamandco.com though we are a ways out from those details I think.

Thanks all,
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