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mark tucker
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 Posted: Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:26 am Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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| ive got the flared style early fenders on the front of mine now,wish they were wider,Ive thought about widening them.but Im just too lazy these days to work on my own car ,Ive got wide rears but...there still hanging on the wall.... rebuilt steering box..on the shelf....new beam...under the racecar....unfinished never run racecar...needs to go.then ...I might be able to do something on my bug in the shop. |
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Buggeee
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TDCTDI
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| Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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I really hope that you weren't inferring that this was a good example of done right.
It really gives it the fat chick retaining water look.
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sb001
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:28 am Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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| TDCTDI wrote: |
I really hope that you weren't inferring that this was a good example of done right.
It really gives it the fat chick retaining water look. |
That's exactly what I was saying. If it's already a fat chick, and you're widening the fenders even more, this is about the best it will get.
If you disagree, feel free to show an example of a fat chick with widened fenders done right-- but I get the feeling you just don't like fat chicks.
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sshulk
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:34 am Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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sorry sb001 but i think i got you on this one.
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sb001
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 10:35 am Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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| sshulk wrote: |
sorry sb001 but i think i got you on this one.
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Yes you are correct, that looks good. I concede 
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sshulk
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| Posted: Thu Dec 21, 2017 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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Wonderful! Send Some pictures when they are bolted on!!!!!
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| Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 11:40 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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Flared fenders didn't allow for full suspension travel. and usually got cracked and broken.
I remember seeing a lot of this crap in the 70's, flared fiberglass fenders just didn't last.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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Found this used set close to me, 3" widened MarkV brand :
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/136584033689086
$400 OBO for the full set
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sb001
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| Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:36 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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| sshulk wrote: |
| not for a super though |
I was talking about for me
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| Posted: Thu Jan 04, 2018 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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oh  they seem a little wide. 3 inches is a lot. What you need wider fenders for, wont be getting much power out of the auto stick? What kind of wheels are you getting?
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 4:04 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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| oh they seem a little wide. 3 inches is a lot. What you need wider fenders for, wont be getting much power out of the auto stick? What kind of wheels are you getting? |
haha Nah I'm just joshing. I forgot you needed some for a super not a standard.
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Mid Engine Bug
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 6:21 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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Going to add my 2 cents here. When I was searching for wide fenders, it came down to Mark V and Creative Car Craft (I know, dont really have many other choices). After talking to both of them on the phone, I went with CCC for 2 reasons. His product is far superior and he (David) is a very nice and knowledgeable guy to talk to. I had questions that the salesman at Mark V couldnt answer and asked to speak with the owner since he knows his own products. Nope sorry cant help you. Ok then...
Even 3 years later when I ran something over and cracked a fender, David took the time to explain to me how to repair the fender correctly. Absolutely excellent customer service and highly recommend Creative Car Craft to everyone.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 6:43 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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I have run some of the Creative Car Craft widened fenders & they were a good fit & heavy construction. I would use them again.
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| Posted: Fri Jan 05, 2018 7:33 pm Post subject: Re: Widened front fenders on a 73 super? Goofy? |
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| Mid Engine Bug wrote: |
Going to add my 2 cents here. When I was searching for wide fenders, it came down to Mark V and Creative Car Craft (I know, dont really have many other choices). After talking to both of them on the phone, I went with CCC for 2 reasons. His product is far superior and he (David) is a very nice and knowledgeable guy to talk to. I had questions that the salesman at Mark V couldnt answer and asked to speak with the owner since he knows his own products. Nope sorry cant help you. Ok then...
Even 3 years later when I ran something over and cracked a fender, David took the time to explain to me how to repair the fender correctly. Absolutely excellent customer service and highly recommend Creative Car Craft to everyone. |
Well to be fair, if I was ever going to put widened fenders on a bug, it would be on one I considered disposable anyway. 
To each his own...
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I like those old headlights alot too