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Thread: So do you think I am putting the cart before the horse ???

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    So do you think I am putting the cart before the horse ???

    Getting very excited about building the 35 pick up ! So I started collecting things that I will need like:
    The rear end with 3.55 gears
    The wheels and tires
    Intake manifold
    Holly 4 barrel
    and the list goes on

    BUT I wanted to go fenderless in the rear and motorcycle fenders in the front but the needed to hug my 255 55r 18 tires so I am making them .Its my first attempt at doing this ,here are some progress pics!

    Finished fender come soon !
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    Straight answer to your question is yes. Being a composites guy, I'd buy one of the many offerings on the market in metal or composites.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeinatlanta View Post
    Straight answer to your question is yes. Being a composites guy, I'd buy one of the many offerings on the market in metal or composites.
    Isn't the fact that we want to build the hot rod the best part ? very easy to buy a set but I having lots of fun and I made them myself

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    Herb, great job on making your own custom parts to kit that is so new. I guess you are setting a tone to your build already, very custom. I'm not a fan of the rib on the middle of the finder. Flat would be cool, just my suggestion. Preplanning your kit is the way to go, makes for a smoother build.
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    Herb,

    If you're like me, you'll probably change your mind several times on every aspect of your build where you have freedom to make it your own. Nothing wrong with that; it's what makes building these cars fun!

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    Thanks guys , yep lots of changes along the way . here are a few pics of the fender sitting on my tires , slapped a coat of black gloss to see how the will look not quit done some final shipping and sanding to do !
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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul2STL View Post
    Herb, great job on making your own custom parts to kit that is so new. I guess you are setting a tone to your build already, very custom. I'm not a fan of the rib on the middle of the finder. Flat would be cool, just my suggestion. Preplanning your kit is the way to go, makes for a smoother build.
    Paul I first made them with no rib but thought they needed something else, so I think they match the ribs along the body lines on the truck

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    Quote Originally Posted by herb fraser View Post
    Isn't the fact that we want to build the hot rod the best part ? very easy to buy a set but I having lots of fun and I made them myself
    No offense intended. You asked.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mikeinatlanta View Post
    No offense intended. You asked.
    no worries none taken
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    Fender looks fantastic to me. Great job!
    Any notions about custom door panels down the road for the P/U?

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    Quote Originally Posted by wallace18 View Post
    Fender looks fantastic to me. Great job!
    Any notions about custom door panels down the road for the P/U?
    LOL that's FUNNY, Once I get my pickup I will consider it, Herb
    Last edited by herb fraser; 02-11-2018 at 08:46 PM.

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