Hey man, if you make them for an fj55, PM me i am very interested for sure.
thank you,
moe
thank you,
moe
tube flare interest?
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1973Guppie
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yes a kit form would be ideal as I don't have bender to make the bends on the angle iron or the tubing, then people can skin them easily using some sheet. I would buy a kit for sure.
1973Guppie
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or he could of heat it up and bent it around some type of radius, either way, I don't have the tools to do this and make metal that hot, and it would be a PIA to find a place to do it, so make some kits man!!
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Ok guys one more question I'm going to price out the steel to do a run of these. For the tubing on my first ones I used 1 inch tube with .062 wall. Is that going to be sufficient for what you guys want or do you want me to try and get something thicker. Mine are really solid and
i dont see a problem with strength but let me know what you think so I can get these started. I am also going to make kits unless anyone posts up that they want them built.
Chris
i dont see a problem with strength but let me know what you think so I can get these started. I am also going to make kits unless anyone posts up that they want them built.
Chris
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I got to find a 55 to get the correct measurements before i can make them for 55's but will keep an eye out(good excuse to buy another cruiser
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1973Guppie
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I think even more important will be if they are braced to the vehicle on the inside, meaning if they took a hard hit sideways would they hold up the sheetmetal or bend it inward. I have some tubes running down in the wheel well that connect my cage to the frame, I will probably put one brace on here to hold things up a bit.
1973Guppie
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also, can you post up some pics of the truck with the flares on from a distance, so we can see how they will look when standing back from the truck?
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I think that they would hold up well to side impact,with the angle iron and tubing it is pretty stout plus the amount of surface area that they make contact with is a lot!
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here's some shots
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These can be adjusted in kit form, mine stick out 31/2 inches from body.
NICE!!!!!! Even if i didnt like the flairs which i do that is a nice looking rig! Waiting for the final price on a shipped kit. I was worried about hitting one and the fender taking the force but a great point was made
tie it into the frame similar to the cage!
tie it into the frame similar to the cage!
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Thanks !! this week I will get definite prices on steel then final kit prices to follow!!
Price determing how quickly I jump in on a set as well. Nice idea and good craftsmanship.
That looks so slick!
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They do have a nice look to them. You should offer them with covers, as mentioned earlier, as an option.
If you build it, they will sell!
If you build it, they will sell!
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Very interesting idea. I hope that when you get close to putting $$ on the table for steel, it turns out you have more than tire kickers. Seen that happen too often on this board.
If you do move forward with these, here's a few thoughts.
1. Do not offer anything more than what you've originally posted for the price you've offered. IMO the price you've posted is more than fair for the material and labor involved. Everything extra should be extra. Everything.
2. A competitive price to add a top skin would be a plus, but only for some.
3. If the flare was to be used for more than cosmetic purposes, I would also add 2 tube braces on the diagonal, tapered part of the tube....for an additional charge.
4. Put a cutoff date on your 'introductory offer' so that you are not committed to whatever price you set indefinitely. There are other small fabricators out there who regret what they've gotten themselves into once they realize how much real-world time they've got into their project between answering e-mails, purchasing materials, actual construction, and shipping.
5. I would not offer to make ANY OTHER flares for any other application until you've had an opportunity to evaluate how #1 thru #4 have worked out for you. No sense in adding more R&D time on top of all other times involved UNTIL you've got a good handle on them.
6. At that point, I would consider making a flare for the stock wheelwell configuration for my very next adventure.
I think this is a great niche product and you've obviously got some great fab skills there to bend that angle like that. You have my sincere wishes for success.
Mark A.
If you do move forward with these, here's a few thoughts.
1. Do not offer anything more than what you've originally posted for the price you've offered. IMO the price you've posted is more than fair for the material and labor involved. Everything extra should be extra. Everything.
2. A competitive price to add a top skin would be a plus, but only for some.
3. If the flare was to be used for more than cosmetic purposes, I would also add 2 tube braces on the diagonal, tapered part of the tube....for an additional charge.
4. Put a cutoff date on your 'introductory offer' so that you are not committed to whatever price you set indefinitely. There are other small fabricators out there who regret what they've gotten themselves into once they realize how much real-world time they've got into their project between answering e-mails, purchasing materials, actual construction, and shipping.
5. I would not offer to make ANY OTHER flares for any other application until you've had an opportunity to evaluate how #1 thru #4 have worked out for you. No sense in adding more R&D time on top of all other times involved UNTIL you've got a good handle on them.
6. At that point, I would consider making a flare for the stock wheelwell configuration for my very next adventure.
I think this is a great niche product and you've obviously got some great fab skills there to bend that angle like that. You have my sincere wishes for success.
Mark A.
those are sick man
i would charge whetever you feel like they are worth, i know how much time and effort it takes to make cutom items. do what is fair for you.
get it done quik too because these will be copied im sure.
get a price and stick to it. they will sell regardless of price. ive seen some jeep fenders go for a pretty penny i didnt think they would sell but they did.
i would charge whetever you feel like they are worth, i know how much time and effort it takes to make cutom items. do what is fair for you.
get it done quik too because these will be copied im sure.
get a price and stick to it. they will sell regardless of price. ive seen some jeep fenders go for a pretty penny i didnt think they would sell but they did.
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Thank you mark very good things to think about!!
like I said I'm gonna get the finals this week and will start production!!
