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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 10:45 AM
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Are these the cutout flares

They look different than these, that's why I'm thinking they are the pocket style

 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ufvj217
Are these the cutout flares

They look different than these, that's why I'm thinking they are the pocket style

these^^^ are the ones I will be getting
 
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 11:50 AM
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Those are the cutout flares. You have to trim the fender and quarter panels to make em fit. Look sick!
 
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Old Sep 21, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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I was able to paint the pieces the other day. They turned out really good. I started to cut, trim the piece that will glue to the flare and the door to finalize the project. Before I did that I was able to clean the rust , prime, and paint the ffront and rear doors near the bottom. They were in bad shape from the cladding and removal. Project is finally coming along.

Thanks for viewing who ever is still watching.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 05:01 AM
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subscribing. cool work
 
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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 08:26 AM
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I'm at he edge of my seat Al, I want to see it finished and all together!!

hurry up with the pictures!!
 
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Old Oct 5, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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project haulted. I broke my collar bone on friday night.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 03:23 PM
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The collar bone is feeling just fine. I do believe it's getting to cold to completely finish my project. I'll try to do whatever I can this winter.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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I put the cut outs on mine. The rears are hard to make look smooth cause once you cut the edges don't lay smooth or at the same level. I started filling mine with spray foam and shaping with fiberglass. Its a long slow process too. I love the look and you need some wide tires to run them or it looks funny. I have some 41x12's and some 44x19s and the skinny look funny
 
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 11:04 PM
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Subscribing! My new XLT would like some fender flares, and while I'd
Like to go big... I will probably just do the non-cutout style.
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 02:56 PM
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Got out there and did some measuring today. This is the part of the project which need to be flawless for the exact fit. It's cold outside. The project is still going on along with others.
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 11:03 AM
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Working on the flender flares again. This technical stuff sucks. Pictures to follow this week for those who are still waiting and watching.
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 11:37 AM
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Looking forward to seeing it at the GTG........hint hint
 
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Old May 16, 2013 | 11:51 AM
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Still tuned in!
 
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Old Jun 5, 2013 | 02:22 PM
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The wait for you and I are over. I finally finished my project. I battled the weather, ex-wife, the kids sports, current girlfriend, injuries and finally am done. I don't know what happened to the original pictures unless the previous website I was using deleted them for not using the site that often. Anyways here are some pictures of the beging and finished product.

Below is the flare after it was mocked up, cut and painted for the rear section. In case your wondering the vehicle behind it is a 1940 Bantam roadster.




































 
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