roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Fiberglass Wheel "Arch" Mod's
Some "how it was done", for moving wheelbase , increasing track width or increasing opening diameter, would be helpful. I'm staring at my front "arches",(that cut-out that allows you to see the wheel/tire). and not joyfully. Cheers, roverman.
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Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Fiberglass Wheelwell Mod's
I find epoxy resin night-and-day more pleasant to work with than polyester. Longer pot lift means you don't have to rush so much before it "kicks off". Rushing less, it's likely you'll use less resin and the resulting modifications with be both lighter and stronger. If your budget allows, I'd recommend this stuff: [www.entropyresins.com]
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Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
Re: Fiberglass Wheelwell Mod's
here is our MGB wheel arch modifying system, it's pretty esy to do i think the average guy with a few tools could do this mod in 2 hours a side.Basically you mark a line 12" down from the character line either side of the stock wheel openig, set the template in place mark the radius and start cutting with a die grinder and recipro saw, our FRP wheel house should fit up there comfortable and then riveted/bonded in place, the eccess material would be trimmed to whatever flares/ body kit you are installing.
Dave Craddock |
roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Fiberglass Wheelwell Mod's, Jensen Healey ?
My Bad, I should have asked JH ? I suppose it's only natural, an Ugly Duckling should take longer,lol. I think starting with an 8" rim and 24.5" dia. tire/front, in the first go-round, should do ok. Time will tell. Thanks, roverman.
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Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Fiberglass Wheelwell Mod's
Dave, that's really slick!
You're offering this system as a kit, right? And the kit fits pretty much any flares someone might want to install, right? What are you charging for these? |
roverman Art Gertz Winchester, CA. (3188 posts) Registered: 04/24/2009 11:02AM Main British Car: 74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L |
Re: Fiberglass Wheelwell Mod's, composite tub ?
Ok, rear wall of tub is steel, body is steel. Why not use steel ? It seems only natural. Welding these 3 units together, to make 1 one strong assembly ? No rock/gravel erosion problems. No delamination problems and should be able to match weight ? Onward, roverman.
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: Fiberglass Wheelwell Mod's
Art, that's about what we did on the Roadmaster. Used sheet metal to bridge the gap between the inner fender well and the outer skin and then extended that with some curved pieces from a donor car to mate up with the flares. Check the Roadmaster build threads and you can see some photos of the process.
When we were done, the guys at Terry's body shop then reshaped the outer flares a bit from what is shown in the last photo, but the process was pretty much the same. |
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Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
Re: Fiberglass Wheelwell Mod's
Curt, yes this is the standard kit that comes with our SPEEDSTER/ SEBRING BODY kit, but will work with any sort of flares a person may want to use, , it's very easy to install particularly for the guys who have'nt got a lot of equipment.The complete kit , instructions parts and epoxy bonding agent $225.
Dave Craddock Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/31/2012 01:56PM by Preform Resources. |
Moderator Curtis Jacobson Portland Oregon (4576 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Fiberglass Wheelwell Mod's
Nice, Dave. Sounds like that kit will really help its intended audience!
Art and Bill: the title of the thread is, after all, "Fiberglass Wheelwell Mod's". If you're installing fiberglass flares, fiberglass seems a logical choice for the wheelwell extensions too. Coincidentally, earlier this spring I replaced my MGB's original steel front splash guards with fiberglass ones. Advantages: lighter weight, impervious to corrosion, and MUCH better seal to the fenders. (They're a line-to-line fit and I applied "Right Stuff" gasket goop along the flange.) |
Sparkie3006 Henry Sparkes Near Bristol (3 posts) Registered: 08/18/2012 11:16AM Main British Car: MGB GT 1968 1798 |
Re: Fiberglass Wheel "Arch" Mod's
I don't suppose anyone knows someone that that can fit the Sebring wheel arches on my 1968 BGT for me?
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Preform Resources Dave Craddock Redford,Michigan (359 posts) Registered: 12/20/2008 05:46PM Main British Car: 72 MGB V6 3.4 |
Re: Fiberglass Wheel "Arch" Mod's
Henry, we can supply and install our SEBRING kit if you want, I don't like doing paint however we are nort well equipped to do overall paint jobs but there are shops in our area that can do nice work for a reasonable price.
Dave [preformresources.com] |