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79-81 front flair options
« on: September 15, 2023, 04:47:23 PM »
So, I know this was talked about before at some point bit I couldn't find it.

I have a couple really nice sets of front wheels flairs but the edge that meets the body is really stiff and has curled away from the body so the welting will never touch the body. I have some custom made welting that is identical to the original and you can see the edge of the flair is curled away so it's the flairs.  Now to my question. Does anyone have experience with the aftermarket urethane and or fiberglass ones for 79-81 cars? I feel that all originals will be like the sets I have so I was thinking maybe get fiberglass ones and sand to the contour of the fender but also worried they won't fir the spoiler.

Any help guys?

I am hoping Wellington has info like he does on side mirrors!  :lol:
79 Trans am low buck LS swapped
79 Formula 301 (Work in progress)
67 RS Camaro (waiting it's turn)
69 Dodge charger on late model charger chassis
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Re: 79-81 front flair options
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2023, 05:41:48 PM »
Haha sorry, can't help on TA parts.

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Re: 79-81 front flair options
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2023, 06:50:02 PM »
What the?! I KNEW you wouldn't be there when I needed you!  :-D
79 Trans am low buck LS swapped
79 Formula 301 (Work in progress)
67 RS Camaro (waiting it's turn)
69 Dodge charger on late model charger chassis
49 Ford F1 on a 2003 Chevy ZR2 Chassis (current project)
Names, Luke. If I hear anyone telling me they're my father....

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Re: 79-81 front flair options
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2023, 07:31:07 PM »
I know we talked about them before, and I have them boxed up to ship, but if you want to have a look at the extra ones I have just for comparison you’re welcome to.
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1977 Trans Am 400 4 speed

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Re: 79-81 front flair options
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2023, 10:02:00 PM »
I might take you up on that. I pulled a couple different ones from my stash and they all have a curl to them where they meet the body.  I tried to heat them up and bend them back but they ended up curling back after a few days. So if figured most of the factory ones out there are probably just as dried as the few I have here but maybe not. That's why I was curious if other have tried the repop ones out there or the fiberglass ones.

Thanks for the offer if I get some free time here and you haven't sold them yet, we can compare them to the couple I have.
79 Trans am low buck LS swapped
79 Formula 301 (Work in progress)
67 RS Camaro (waiting it's turn)
69 Dodge charger on late model charger chassis
49 Ford F1 on a 2003 Chevy ZR2 Chassis (current project)
Names, Luke. If I hear anyone telling me they're my father....

Re: 79-81 front flair options
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2023, 10:02:00 PM »

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Re: 79-81 front flair options
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2023, 08:14:11 AM »
Sounds good man, just let me know. 
-Brian-

1977 Trans Am 400 4 speed

Re: 79-81 front flair options
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2023, 08:14:11 AM »
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