FLARES!!! Can the cutting be done without them?

[nizm0zed]

As the topic states, can the guards (pretty much just the rears) be cut and welded without the flares being present?

 

I have a set on the way, but i have this sinking feeling that they arent going to turn up in time before the brown log hits the fan.

While im sure it'd be possible to do it with a billion and 1 measurements, i dont think i have access to them.

Am i tempting fate if i try to do the rears before i actually have the flares to mark against the body?

Its pretty much the cutting and welding of the lip that i need to do, the mounting holes can wait till they arrive.

 

Advice???

[handsandwhich]

I think it could be done without having them but saying that, I would not attempt it without having them if that makes any sense.

 

I still have the metal pieces that I cut out of my guards so I could give you a few measurements if you want to go down that route.

 

I think your best chance would be to ask if someone near you has a set they let you try one to mark out.

[Retro Z]

Alan are you in Melbourne (locations have dissapeared )?? If so your welcome to borrow mine

[nizm0zed]

Im in canberra....

 

I had a good look at Roberto's project thread, it details how to put the flares on with some nice pics.

I kinda think i have scared myself away from trying it... :-\

Its very permanent.

[nizm0zed]

lol, love it how things work out...

 

Got home to find a postage tag on the door, looks like my flares arrived.

Tomorrow will be 'flare day' (and not in the awesome 70's stonewash denim style)

[C.A.R.]

You MUST have the flares to cut the arches, Alan.

IIRC it's around 75mm from the wheel arch to the top of the flare...