Flare or not to flare...that is the question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RPBurris · 06-03-2010, 10:15 PM

So i have had my 1969 Chevy K20 for about 3 years now and have managed to keep it all in one piece and in good running order. The problem I am having is there are custom molded fender flares on all 4 wheel wells that probably looked great when they were brand new but are showing signs of age/rust/nastiness. The flares on the rear seem to be pulling away from the bed sides and the front fenders are just rotting out like a typical fender. So replacing the front fenders is easy (but costly) and replacing the rear bed sides is neither. So do I repair what I have and maintain the custom look or go back to stock? I am looking to go with a 2 tone flat paint scheme when finished (whenever that is). Just looking for some opinions from real truck guys who have seen nearly everything. Are they worth keeping?

colin_havens · 06-03-2010, 10:39 PM

I know some people will not agree with me, but I like them. A little more aggressive wheel and tire combo and that would look MEAN

Zoomin · 06-03-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by colin_havens

I know some people will not agree with me, but I like them. A little more aggressive wheel and tire combo and that would look MEAN

Oddly, I agree. I like them.

ERASER5 · 06-03-2010, 11:22 PM

I like them too. Wider, meaner tires would be just ticket i would think.

tasian · 06-03-2010, 11:12 PM

they blend well i'd say keep them

i also think a new tire/rim combo could make them stand out more

oldblue1968chevy · 06-03-2010, 11:34 PM

i dont like them

maybe with bigger tires or something..

loosecannonzs · 06-04-2010, 12:15 AM

The front angle looks good. I'm not sure about the rear quarter angle though. I do agree that bigger tires would go well with the Flares.

**Canadian694x4** · 06-04-2010, 12:47 AM

Fix 'em and go with a more aggressive tire

idonutn0 · 06-04-2010, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Canadian694x4

Fix 'em and go with a more aggressive tire

Also, dont paint it two tone either. Going two tone with those flairs will make them stand out bigtime!

orange72c10 · 06-04-2010, 10:40 AM

I don't mind them, but prefer the stock look. The nice thing about your truck though is not to many people have one that looks the same as that

t6dude · 06-04-2010, 11:19 AM

They look awesome. Id say keep em

Jacfourteen · 06-04-2010, 11:45 AM

If you keep the current wheel/tire then ditch the flares, if you lift it and put bigger wheel/tire then keep them. Normally I'm totally against flares, but I like how these blend into the body.

RPBurris · 06-04-2010, 10:38 PM

Thanks for all of the feedback. I think I am gonna keep what's there are fix it.

06-03-2010, 10:15 PM	#1
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Flare or not to flare...that is the question So i have had my 1969 Chevy K20 for about 3 years now and have managed to keep it all in one piece and in good running order. The problem I am having is there are custom molded fender flares on all 4 wheel wells that probably looked great when they were brand new but are showing signs of age/rust/nastiness. The flares on the rear seem to be pulling away from the bed sides and the front fenders are just rotting out like a typical fender. So replacing the front fenders is easy (but costly) and replacing the rear bed sides is neither. So do I repair what I have and maintain the custom look or go back to stock? I am looking to go with a 2 tone flat paint scheme when finished (whenever that is). Just looking for some opinions from real truck guys who have seen nearly everything. Are they worth keeping? Attached Images __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed

06-03-2010, 10:39 PM	#2
colin_havens Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mountain Home, AR Posts: 405	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question I know some people will not agree with me, but I like them. A little more aggressive wheel and tire combo and that would look MEAN

06-03-2010, 11:22 PM	#4
ERASER5 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,859	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question I like them too. Wider, meaner tires would be just ticket i would think. __________________ '70 GMC C1500 LWB Power disc brakes. WooHoo! Posi 6 Lug Dana 60

06-03-2010, 11:12 PM	#5
tasian Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: hangtown, ca Posts: 244	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question they blend well i'd say keep them i also think a new tire/rim combo could make them stand out more __________________ Betsy's build 70 c20 4 speed 406sb

06-03-2010, 11:34 PM	#6
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question i dont like them maybe with bigger tires or something.. __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

06-04-2010, 12:15 AM	#7
loosecannonzs Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hollywood, Fl Posts: 29	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question The front angle looks good. I'm not sure about the rear quarter angle though. I do agree that bigger tires would go well with the Flares.

06-04-2010, 12:47 AM	#8
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question Fix 'em and go with a more aggressive tire __________________ Brian Smith - "Born To Lose" 1969 Chevrolet K10 LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 20 Yrs - 1 of 208 Built & Sold In Canada! - 283 V8/350TH/NP208, 2" All Spring Lift, 32" Good Year MT/R's. 1972 GMC K2500 Custom LWB Fleetside - Proud Owner For 2 Yrs - 1 of 571 Built & Sold In Canada! - 350 V8/SM465/NP205, 4” Rough Country Lift, 33” Interco TSL Thornbirds 2007.5 GMC Sierra SLE 2500HD 4x4 - Proud Owner For 15 Yrs - 6.6L V8 Duramax Diesel/Allison 1000, 2" Lift, 33" Mickey Thompson MTZ's. 2008 Yamaha Raptor 700r - Proud Owner For 13 Yrs - ITP Mud Lites. 2015 John Deere 1025R - Proud Owner For 6 Yrs - 24HP Diesel/H120/54D/260B/SB1154.

06-04-2010, 10:40 AM	#10
orange72c10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: New York Posts: 153	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question I don't mind them, but prefer the stock look. The nice thing about your truck though is not to many people have one that looks the same as that __________________ 1964 volkswagon, dune buggy 1972 cehvy c 10 with 48000 miles original, bought brand new by my grandfather 1978 chevy elcamino

06-04-2010, 11:19 AM	#11
t6dude Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 13	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question They look awesome. Id say keep em __________________ '69 Work Thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...19#post4012319

06-04-2010, 11:45 AM	#12
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question If you keep the current wheel/tire then ditch the flares, if you lift it and put bigger wheel/tire then keep them. Normally I'm totally against flares, but I like how these blend into the body. __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

06-04-2010, 10:38 PM	#13
RPBurris Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 395	Re: Flare or not to flare...that is the question Thanks for all of the feedback. I think I am gonna keep what's there are fix it. __________________ 1969 Chevy K20 Longbed



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