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> How to install Steel Fender Flares on a 914:, Got a visit from one of our Canadian 914 guys this weeked
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post Nov 14 2008, 03:27 PM
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Dan,

Thanks for sharing your technique, tack at the bottom and then cut and tack your way up and around. That is a really clever method. How did you ever come up with that?

With this method you are centering the flare, fore and aft, relative to the existing wheel opening, correct?

Is there any issue vertically, for example where the top of the flare blends with the top of the fender?
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post Nov 14 2008, 04:34 PM
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The top of the flare is below the top of the fender, so that's not a problem. I wish I had used this method. I clmped them in place and then cut out the entire unit. Then I needed to use cleo clamps to hold it in place while tacking.
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post Nov 14 2008, 05:08 PM
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Yup, the biggest thing is getting the bottom edges all lined up perfectly. It really helps to have a couple of pairs of hands. I am usually doing it myself putting the smallest of tacs on so I could place the flare, cut, then eventually even cut through the original tac. With Steve there he was able to hold the flare while I cut and then tacked. Made things go faster that way.

Then Troy showed up and all hell broke loose. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
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post Nov 14 2008, 05:12 PM
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QUOTE(Root_Werks @ Nov 14 2008, 04:08 PM) *

Yup, the biggest thing is getting the bottom edges all lined up perfectly. It really helps to have a couple of pairs of hands. I am usually doing it myself putting the smallest of tacs on so I could place the flare, cut, then eventually even cut through the original tac. With Steve there he was able to hold the flare while I cut and then tacked. Made things go faster that way.

Then Troy showed up and all hell broke loose. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)

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post Nov 15 2008, 07:40 PM
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post Nov 15 2008, 08:02 PM
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And you where suprised? You need to spend more time with Troy. He is all about the barley pops. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif)
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post Nov 15 2008, 09:20 PM
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post Dec 13 2008, 10:24 PM
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here is a shot of the car with a bit of filler on it...
I should let you know, this is the first time i have EVER attempted body work of this magnitude....
the rear driver quarter has taken the most work this far!


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post Dec 13 2008, 10:31 PM
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once i got most of the shaping done, with many guide coats and much blocking, i decided to prime with a heavy ppg k201.
After letting it cure i will block and clean up any other imperfections.....and there are more than just a few (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif)




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post Dec 14 2008, 11:36 AM
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Nice work! keep it up.
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post Dec 14 2008, 11:49 AM
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for all the taping and prep i could have almost painted the entire car...
i am re painting the targa, duck tail, front hood, bumpers,valences and the centers on the fuches as well. she will look like a different machine when i am done!
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post Dec 14 2008, 02:11 PM
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Great job Steve! Man, from here, it looks like a million bucks! Keep the progress going and pictures coming.

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post Dec 14 2008, 02:55 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Looks awesome Steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)
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post Dec 14 2008, 03:18 PM
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QUOTE(Phoenix 914-6GT @ Dec 14 2008, 12:55 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Looks awesome Steve (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

thanks....but
don't be deceived...there is still a lot of details that need to be taken care of on those quarters.. after this is all done i will be installing some more flourecents in this area of the shop!! i think that will alow me to see highs and lows with a bit more light bouncing around.
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post Dec 14 2008, 04:05 PM
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Wow Steve! I love the learn as you go approach. I will be starting work on a tub next year and I will be stripping and cleaning up body work as I go too. I have all of the tools I have just never used them. You have inspired me!
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post Dec 14 2008, 04:37 PM
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How did the underside turn out? Are you planning on coating it with anything?
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post Dec 14 2008, 04:52 PM
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i sprayed the welds with etch coat, and k201, next i will shoot it flat black
opps after the k201 i will put a couple layers of under coat on the top side
in case i ever run stickies
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post Dec 14 2008, 05:57 PM
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Looking good Steve!
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post Dec 14 2008, 06:10 PM
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Great job Steve it look perfect
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post Dec 15 2008, 06:43 PM
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pardon me..the primer was a PPG k38
the primer was not fully cured due to the cold
but damn that stuff can cover,
i blocked the two worst quarters today, they turned out way better than expected
i will shoot one more coat of primer, block it and then color (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)
outside it was minus 10, with a windchill of minus 18....i am damn thankful for the heater in the shop...to celebrate i had a beer, it was slushy.
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