SN65 fender flares

SN65

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• Feb 21, 2007

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We finally worked up all the details on the front and rear flares for 65 and 66 Mustangs.

The flares are based on those we created for the SN65 project.

It was a lot more work than we originally estimated. I would bring a design to Wayne and he would go through the assembly procedure, list all the problems he encountered, kick it back to me, and we would go through it all over again.

We now have a kit that is easy to assemble and install. It takes us about an hour to finish the initial flare assembly and get it ready for installation to the fender or quarter panel.

Here is a link to our website showing the basic assembly and CADD design work.

http://sn65.com/Products.htm#SN65_Fender_flares

 

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tylerrocks

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• Feb 21, 2007

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230 each? meaning if I wanted 4 it would cost me $920? whoa. What size wheel/tire combo would fit under a 65 with your flares?

 

SN65

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tylerrocks said:

230 each? meaning if I wanted 4 it would cost me $920? whoa. What size wheel/tire combo would fit under a 65 with your flares?

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The material cost (4' x 5') and time on the plasma table add up quick.

We are planning on running 8.5" to 9" rims up front and 9.5" to 10" in the rear on our current project cars. We are using these flares on both. Also, a tire with an outside diameter of 25" to 26" will look killer.

The 8.5" front and 9.5" rear are the combo we used on the SN65.

 

RMODEL65

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• Feb 21, 2007

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not tring to steal you thunder but whats the widest tire u can run in the rear of the 65 with your flare? i got maier racing on mine i got there i piece fender in the front and i put the 1.5" flare in the rear also i believe they told me i could run a 10.5" tireView attachment 402101
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tylerrocks

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• Feb 22, 2007

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SN65 said:

The material cost (4' x 5') and time on the plasma table add up quick.

We are planning on running 8.5" to 9" rims up front and 9.5" to 10" in the rear on our current project cars. We are using these flares on both. Also, a tire with an outside diameter of 25" to 26" will look killer.

The 8.5" front and 9.5" rear are the combo we used on the SN65.

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I'm sure it does. Sinking nearly a grand in fender flares is just out of my budget. Nice pieces though

 

SN65

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• Feb 22, 2007

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tylerrocks said:

I'm sure it does. Sinking nearly a grand in fender flares is just out of my budget. Nice pieces though

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The FRP flares from maier racing will run you about $600, and yes, our steel kit is about $300 more.

But on the other hand…

We have used the bond on FRP items in the past. And yes, the steel items will cost you more. But, I believe that it is worth the added cost when you end up with a flare that will last the life of the vehicle without the possibility of developing stress cracks or ghost lines.

Is it worth the extra $300 to protect your $6,000 paint job?

Also, as an added benefit, our styling is completely different than any other flare you will find.

The question I ask myself is... Would I have dropped the extra $300 and used these steel flares (instead of the FRP items) on the SN65 if they were available at the time? The answer is yes, definitely yes.

 

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dmoody

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• Feb 22, 2007

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The craftsmanship looks excellent on the SN65 flairs. The price is expensive but you get what you pay for. Look at the cost of those billet hood hinges which are never seen by the average person. They are well designed and excellent pieces but who has that much money to spend on a hinge... not me. At least I can see spending that much for nice steel flairs. In the past I have generally stold steel flairs from other cars and made them work.

david

 

4MuscleMachines

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• Feb 22, 2007

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Nice flares, IMO they are worth the money considering the research and effort put into developing them. Too bad I already sold my 65.

 

mtaqua

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• Feb 23, 2007

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after looking at the website, I'm confused. Would you require my car at your shop in order to make the flares? Or is this something I would have to build? Or can I order them assembled and just weld them up? The website shows the build up of the flare and the description left me with the above questions (I am tired).