Flares came off two weeks ago from trail damage. So, I removed them all, welded the holes, and bed coated the fender surround. 8 hours total time.
Flareless and bed coated
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The truck two weeks ago.
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After I wash it and the sun drops a bit. The glare's a killer right now.
X2 on that. Wondering what the best way to do the welding is. Did you insert some type of backer through the holes?
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waterweber said:
I used a "running tack". I'd hit the body panel, pull the arc in line with the metal as I deposited the bead, and let off to cool. I ran no more than 1/4" of weld at a time. No backing metal like copper, I just made sure to build the weld in the same plane as the body panel rather than build it outwards.
I used a hobart w/gas, .30 wire, and a very low current (can't remember exactly). I was very careful with the welding.
Cool man! It's almost as if I don't even recognize your cruiser anymore... 
Welcome to the flareless club, ive been putting off weldingmy holes:l
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Btw what kind of wheel tire comboare you running love the dark blue color
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Pic of the flareless look.
Looks good hombre! What kind of liner did you go with?
Looks good. I just bought a 97 dark green and was considering doing this to it. I think my mind is made up now!
Also, what lift and size tires are you running?
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It's actually 2005 Tundra Steel grey
I like the duplicolor truck bed coating. I've used it on a ton of projects and have gotten very good, consistent results.
I should probably update my sig, OME mediums with KYB shocks. 315/75/16 Duratracs.
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Cool man! It's almost as if I don't even recognize your cruiser anymore...
I've been busy since our detainment on the mountain.
BTW, when are we gonna go out again?
That looks nice, do you have any more pics, different angles. I've been on the fence about doing this to the 94.
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I'm thinking about it as well, my flairs are loose after GSMTR, so it's only a matter of time for me... debating bondo for the holes or some other filler.
Only way to roll!!!
