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ZG Fender Flares on a FB!

Old 01-08-08, 07:17 PM
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ZG Fender Flares on a FB!

Yes thats right. I have started the install on the FB. The Rear Passenger is mounted. I took pictures of the whole process. I will post some teaser pics later.

There are a few problems and a few things that I am going to change.

Stay tuned!
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Can't wait to see the finished project.
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not another word till i see pics!
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PICS!! im should be doing this soon to my fb.
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Post the pics now or GTFO
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Originally Posted by mikewoodkozar
Post the pics now or GTFO
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you= the MFing man

where did you order them?
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Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
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Before



With my measurements


After





as you can see I am working in very limited confines. I had about 6 ft of space between the wall and rear wheel. I will finish up the driver's side rear the rest of this week and then do the fronts. Fronts are easy.... Rears take alittle work.

Like I said full write up. Mean time enjoy my passenger rear.....







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blam!

there are little things that don't do it for me like the gaps at the bottoms, front and rear. I have an Idea to resolve that. I tried to limit modifing the flares as much as possible. This is because I track this car and a hit to the side would kill the flare I would rather replace it with something over the counter and no modifications.

Let me know what you think?
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Originally Posted by aws140
you= the MFing man

where did you order them?
Got them locally from classic datsun. They make them when you order them. They are a good bunch of Guys. My 510 buddy introduced me to them.

When I finish this I plan on assembling a ZG Flare hardware kit. While the mounts I used are fairly strong and sturdy I question the longevity of the expansion nuts.

So I ordered a bag of nut-inserts that are perfect for this installation. The last bit I ordered as well is a "gasket" that runs between the fender and the flare. This gasket will conceal the gaps.

The bottom gaps I don't quite know yet. I might just do an compound triangle to fill the gap. We shall see.
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Originally Posted by rotary_X7
Can't wait to see the finished project.
Should be all done with the exception of the small bits by this weekend.
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Originally Posted by mikewoodkozar
Post the pics now or GTFO
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Just wondering the size and offset of the wheels?

Thanks for the pics!!!
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i always wanted to try it but my fundings wouldnt allow it. i was always afraid that it would be a terrible lost.
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Originally Posted by kevinbtz
Just wondering the size and offset of the wheels?

Thanks for the pics!!!
15x8 rears +15 offset, plus a 10mm spacer, on 225/50/15 rubber

You could totally run a 15x9 with zero offset.
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Originally Posted by woodonastick
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i always wanted to try it but my fundings wouldnt allow it. i was always afraid that it would be a terrible lost.
Well after drilling the holes... I kinda committed myself. When I cut the inner and outer fender flare.... There was no going back. Thats why I took pictures so I could remember the measurements.

I always knew the ZG's were possible. Thing is when I bought them I took a blind leap. When I received them I put them on the car and realized... this could work.

I always try so make something work. And if the didn't? and I screwed up? Gives me a reason to put my imsa widebody rear kit on. Which is soon to be for sale.
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Need some outside shots to see it better. But looking promising
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Originally Posted by dj55b
Need some outside shots to see it better. But looking promising

Agreed.

Theres a broken honda infront of the garage so I couldn't get the car out.
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I like the look, but I thought they would go down farther, they end a little too high for my liking. Very nice work though!
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Will you be doing the front?
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other than the gap, it looks pretty good. more pics.
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looks great....cant wait until i can do this.

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