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GT fenders:"If I had it to do over again, I'd....", For those of you who have put them on. |
Zeke |
Jan 11 2009, 01:47 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 388 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
Thanks much for all the replies and help. I think I have enough referrences in this thread. Just one thing, anyone have a GT flared car local to the greater Long Beach CA area? I'd really like to take a close look and maybe pull a soft cloth tape measure here and there.
I'll buy breakfast or whatever. BTW, this should be a metal flared car and a nice job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Please send an email. |
Wes V |
Jan 11 2009, 05:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 482 Joined: 11-October 07 From: Los angeles Member No.: 8,211 |
Just one thing, anyone have a GT flared car local to the greater Long Beach CA area? Zeke; Define "local". I live in the west end of the San Fernando Valley and I'd have no problem with you coming by to see the current results of my installation. I'm the guy that wrote the "performanceforum" page linked to on the first page. I'm by no means a "pro", but it may be worth while just to get ideas. Wes Vann |
dkjens |
Jan 11 2009, 10:21 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 159 Joined: 24-November 08 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 9,785 Region Association: None |
If you like a torch, and you have a little extra dough, how about trying out the Henrob 2000 - http://www.cut-like-plasma.com/
If you do try it, or if you have any experiance with it, I'd love to hear about results. |
charliew |
Jan 11 2009, 10:37 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
I've seen the henrob demo and was impressed. The guy cut a very thin slot in 1/2 mild steel plate it seemed like a .030 gap, and then welded a beer can together. He then cut his name through 1/4 plate very fast. It heats in a very small area, he started a cut by putting the bright blue flame on the edge of the plate and as soon as it was molten he angled the torch down and started moving and making the cut. they are a little pricy.
I also have a stitch welder I bought 20 years ago but went to mig and never tried it. I like the mention of bracing the quarter panel behind the door to keep it the correct distance before cutting the wheel opening out. I probably wouldn't have thought of that. And the idea of measuring the openings before I remove them. Also someone pointed out the fronts could be moved forward or rearward to clear bigger od or wider tires a little better. With the front flare in the stock location it gets close, I think it was the front of the opening. Of course that means the rockers will need to be changed. Also using easy grind .023 wire. It is softer and more maleable than the 70 normal wire. |
VaccaRabite |
Jan 12 2009, 09:26 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,544 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Man, now I kinda want a henrob.
That is just too freak'n cool. Oh well. Like I have told many people in the past... it is good to want. Zach |
Zeke |
Feb 23 2009, 02:25 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 388 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
I'm gas welding these.
Tacked up with the MIG. (IMG:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads14/DCP015791235419964.jpg) Slow going. Hammer and dolly each segment. (IMG:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads14/DCP015801235419982.jpg) This is a Meco torch with a tee-tiny tip. (IMG:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads14/DCP015831235419996.jpg) I will follow up with other comments as I straighten out the metal and finish it. I have some new tools coming. |
kconway |
Feb 23 2009, 10:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
Milt,
Thanks for posting these, looks like it's coming along nicely. Kevin |
charliew |
Feb 23 2009, 11:29 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
You might also want to check out John Kelly's shrinking disk. It really works good on high spots and shrinking. You just bump the low spots up, then run the disk over it and a damp cloth and it will get level. I think his site is ghiaspecialties. He does wide body ghias. I think I found him on the samba.
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kconway |
Feb 23 2009, 11:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
You might also want to check out John Kelly's shrinking disk. It really works good on high spots and shrinking. You just bump the low spots up, then run the disk over it and a damp cloth and it will get level. I think his site is ghiaspecialties. He does wide body ghias. I think I found him on the samba. Milt's got the disc and several other of John's tools, in fact I think he's waiting on more. |
Zeke |
Feb 24 2009, 01:52 PM
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Never left, but not right.... Group: Members Posts: 388 Joined: 26-January 03 From: Long Beach CA Member No.: 197 Region Association: None |
Yep, I've been a John Kelly customer for a few years. John is a great guy and his DVD's are very informative.
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dinomium |
Feb 24 2009, 06:20 PM
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Git on a chair son, all the good stuff is goin over yer head! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,777 Joined: 2-January 03 From: Bremerton, WA Member No.: 74 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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charliew |
Feb 26 2009, 10:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,363 Joined: 31-July 07 From: Crawford, TX. Member No.: 7,958 |
When I first got the disk I didn't think my sander was fast enough so I bought a hf 9000 rpm one but the only back up pad they had was 5000 rated so I got that one and started using it. About 30 minutes later it started coming apart and what a ride. I was holding on so tight I couldn't get off the switch and finally all the rubber slung off and it became manageable. I was using the grinder one and 1/2 handed, my left hand doesn't have any grip. I guess the rpm ratings do mean something.
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r_towle |
Feb 26 2009, 11:02 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,623 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
I feel that ScottyB did the best write up on how to put them on not only fast, put very cost effective.
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sixnotfour |
Feb 26 2009, 11:10 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,517 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE I feel that ScottyB did the best write up on how to put them on not only fast, put very cost effective. Attached image(s) |
Todd Enlund |
Feb 26 2009, 11:23 PM
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Resident Photoshop Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,251 Joined: 24-August 07 From: Laurelhurst (Portland), Oregon Member No.: 8,032 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
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Bucci |
Feb 28 2009, 12:32 AM
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Bucci Group: Members Posts: 106 Joined: 11-August 08 From: Carlsbad,Ca Member No.: 9,407 Region Association: Southern California |
Thanks much for all the replies and help. I think I have enough referrences in this thread. Just one thing, anyone have a GT flared car local to the greater Long Beach CA area? I'd really like to take a close look and maybe pull a soft cloth tape measure here and there. I'll buy breakfast or whatever. BTW, this should be a metal flared car and a nice job. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Please send an email. Hello, I have a GT flared car...! Randy Beck and Scott Sanford welded them on the car for me. I can send pic's or you can come look at my car. Perfect job done about 10-12 ago. The car has been hit, so down for repairs, but still a cream puff with a 3.2 and factory 8 and 9 x 16 Porsche wheels...! The car is in Orange, Ca. Best Marc 619-726-9012 |
MDG |
Feb 28 2009, 07:20 AM
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Wolf in wolf's clothing. Group: Members Posts: 8,652 Joined: 3-February 09 From: Toronto Member No.: 10,018 Region Association: None |
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scotty b |
Feb 28 2009, 07:23 AM
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rust free you say ? Group: Members Posts: 16,375 Joined: 7-January 05 From: richmond, Va. Member No.: 3,419 Region Association: None |
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