Steel fender flares

[Berky]

Hello everyone. I'm new to this forum and have been lurking for a while trying to absorb as much information possible. Seems like a good group of people here.

I recently purchased a grade C- 75 Bronco and I really like the look of the molded front flares used on the rear quarters. I figured since it needs work I would add this to the to do list.

I was wondering if there are any company's that produce just the flare? i have found the pre-molded rear quarters, but they are pretty spendy. I know I can buy new fenders, but I would hate to buy fenders just to cut them up and throw 75% of it away.

Anyone have any ideas?

Thanks

 

[Burkulater]

Buy used fenders the part you want usually doesn't rust out

 

[TheGanzman]

They are "spendy" because welding that length of sheet metal in is a CHORE & A HALF! It's no easy job, even for a competent welder - lots of "down time" waiting for a small section of welded metal to cool...

My advice - just suck it up and buy 'em; that's what I'm gonna do! And yes - the front fenders on the rear just look "right" - the last Bronco I owned had 'em - that one RUINED me, LOL!

 

[Bferrari]

If you take your time and lay the things out then grafting a front fender isn't too bad. I did it to mine and am happy with the results. You can check out what I did on my build thread.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=234723&page=7

Go to post #101.

 

[Berky]

Thanks for the feedback.

@bferraari

That looks great, exactly what I want to do. I understand that is several feet of weld per side, but I got this so I had something to tinker with. I have built several hot rods and this Bronco is the newest old car I have had. I figured if I can chop a hot rod, then I can weld on some flares.

I'll need to keep my eyes peeled for some useable fenders.

 

[bronconut73]

The rear quarters are available with molded in steel flares.

JBG?
Or
Was it Bronco Hut?

 

[jlawyer]

The rear quarters are available with molded in steel flares.

JBG?
Or
Was it Bronco Hut?

JBG has the rears; I have never seen the fronts...

 

[broncobsession]

What do you mean "never seen the fronts"? The fronts are just your standard uncut front fender. And the rears are the front factory flare grafted into a rear lower quarter panel.

One option is to buy a new pair of fronts and cut the flared lip out and then sell the remaining fender to recoup some of the cost. JBG is now offering a "precut for flares" front fender set that is actually (I'm guessing) just an attempt to do just what I suggested on a larger scale -- cut out the flare to graft in to the $800 preflared rear quarters and then sell the leftovers as precut for flares.

http://shop.broncograveyard.com/66-...r-with-OEM-Style-Stamping/productinfo/14011C/