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bouncytruck · 10-25-2006, 01:28 PM

Here's an alternative to just trimming - the wheel opening are stretched to fit bigger tires...

I've seen this rig in person and they did a good job. I actually didn't even notice the mod at first.

Linky

70rs/ss · 10-25-2006, 01:53 PM

Did they just splice a piece of another wheel opening in there? Cut the arch in the center and slide 1-2-3" piece in it? That would work and look better than just cutting the wheel well out.

Tweeder · 10-25-2006, 02:05 PM

That's actually pretty clean looking. I'm NOT a fan of cutting/hacking/chopping fenders, so I'd opt to do something like that instead.

How'd they do it, do you know?

Adam

vtblazer · 10-25-2006, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Tweeder

How'd they do it, do you know?

Cut/grind/weld/fill/sand/paint.

Lots of time/energy/effort and skill went in to pulling it off.
Certainly one of the cleaner ways of doing it.

Those side pipes must let alot of exhaust smell in though.

Tweeder · 10-25-2006, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Those side pipes must let alot of exhaust smell in though.

I was just noticing in that last picture that he's got those side pipes PLUS another tailpipe that exits the rear corner.

Tweeder · 10-25-2006, 08:01 PM

I emailed the seller today asking him what was involved in doing that, and here's what he said:

"after measuring about a million times,i took it to a body-man to cut, the whole bodyline had to be cut off seperated in midle relocated welded.
very time consuming and very expensive&yes it does have the inner fenderwells in place.the people that have bid so far don`t realize the
cost involved, i have 10grand in body work and 10 more in new axels. bids must go up alot or i will just keep it. thank-you for noticing "

That's a lot of money in body work!!

67chevy2wd · 10-25-2006, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Tweeder

I was just noticing in that last picture that he's got those side pipes PLUS another tailpipe that exits the rear corner.

I would guess he has the diverter things on(can't think of what they are called). This way he can run street legal exhaust and straight headers with the flip of a switch.

obsesive23 · 10-25-2006, 08:31 PM

Probably something like this,

I bought two sets.

LUV2XCLR8 · 10-26-2006, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by obsesive23

Probably something like this,

I bought two sets.

How much were those?

2wdBlazer · 10-26-2006, 10:35 PM

Looks like a 70-80's Trailduster Ramcharger. Yuk.

tpi72blazer · 10-27-2006, 08:12 AM

10 grand in body work and that's all he has to show for it?

obsesive23 · 10-27-2006, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LUV2XCLR8

How much were those?

They weren't cheap, here's a link for ya.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/QTP-D...7656QQtcZphoto

florida4x4 · 10-28-2006, 09:33 AM

Those wheelwells are pretty much what I am planning on doing. I'll be sure to snap some pics when it comes to cut off wheel time...

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 10-28-2006, 10:27 AM

I think I would have just lifted it to clear the tires would have been cheaper..

vtblazer · 11-11-2006, 08:35 AM

Notice the lower diamond plating?
They used it to avoid having to deal with the lower body line detail.

What if someone made a fender with a wheel well opening that was 3" taller and 4" wider yet still looked stock?

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-11-2006, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by obsesive23

They weren't cheap, here's a link for ya.

Wowsers

meathead95 · 11-11-2006, 09:00 AM

hey vt whats the details on the front bumper on your blazer. id like to find one like that

**Yukon Jack** · 11-11-2006, 09:08 AM

Sure is a great way to help keep the center of gravity low (and that is coming from an idiot that has about 10" of lift on his 69)

Really looks good - is that going to be a custom item you will offer?

florida4x4 · 11-11-2006, 12:10 PM

hows about some details

*72CSTC5* · 11-11-2006, 03:43 PM

That is what I was thinking VT, what 10 grand to stretch the wheel openings, they just cut them off wider and covered with diamond plate.

onetonk5 · 11-11-2006, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by vtblazer

Notice the lower diamond plating?
They used it to avoid having to deal with the lower body line detail.

What if someone made a fender with a wheel well opening that was 3" taller and 4" wider yet still looked stock?

you got during build pics for that??looks very nice.
Mark

vtblazer · 11-12-2006, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by onetonk5

you got during build pics for that??looks very nice.
Mark

No build pics available, sorry.

Do have a couple more that show the amount of articulation though.

**Canadian694x4** · 11-12-2006, 03:19 PM

Nice Work There VT!

Body Work Is Exspensive But Even With Those Fender Mods And Diamond Plate I Wouldn't Think He Really Has 10,000 In Body Work...I Could Be Wrong Tho.

10-25-2006, 01:28 PM	#1
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Stretched Wheel openings Here's an alternative to just trimming - the wheel opening are stretched to fit bigger tires... I've seen this rig in person and they did a good job. I actually didn't even notice the mod at first. Linky __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

10-25-2006, 01:53 PM	#2
70rs/ss Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Northern AZ Posts: 7,271	Re: Stretched Wheel openings Did they just splice a piece of another wheel opening in there? Cut the arch in the center and slide 1-2-3" piece in it? That would work and look better than just cutting the wheel well out.

10-25-2006, 02:05 PM	#3
Tweeder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 32	Re: Stretched Wheel openings That's actually pretty clean looking. I'm NOT a fan of cutting/hacking/chopping fenders, so I'd opt to do something like that instead. How'd they do it, do you know? Adam __________________ 1976 K10 SWB 1998 ECSB Z71 RIP~1970 K5 Blazer

10-25-2006, 08:01 PM	#6
Tweeder Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 32	Re: Stretched Wheel openings I emailed the seller today asking him what was involved in doing that, and here's what he said: "after measuring about a million times,i took it to a body-man to cut, the whole bodyline had to be cut off seperated in midle relocated welded. very time consuming and very expensive&yes it does have the inner fenderwells in place.the people that have bid so far don`t realize the cost involved, i have 10grand in body work and 10 more in new axels. bids must go up alot or i will just keep it. thank-you for noticing " That's a lot of money in body work!! __________________ 1976 K10 SWB 1998 ECSB Z71 RIP~1970 K5 Blazer

10-25-2006, 08:31 PM	#8
obsesive23 Who me? Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bothell WA Posts: 640	Re: Stretched Wheel openings Probably something like this, I bought two sets. __________________ Living the dream 72 2WD Blazer, under going porter built surgery 67 GT Mustang fastback 67 Mustang coupe C/S clone 64 Falcon sprint hardtop

10-26-2006, 10:35 PM	#10
2wdBlazer The Blazer King Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Valrico, Fl (Tampa) Posts: 1,213	Re: Stretched Wheel openings Looks like a 70-80's Trailduster Ramcharger. Yuk. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer. Its the superbichinest, megacoolinest, superflowinest.

10-27-2006, 08:12 AM	#11
tpi72blazer Tpi72Blazer Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 92	Re: Stretched Wheel openings 10 grand in body work and that's all he has to show for it? __________________ Indian - the other money pit

10-28-2006, 09:33 AM	#13
florida4x4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: tally FL Posts: 74	Re: Stretched Wheel openings Those wheelwells are pretty much what I am planning on doing. I'll be sure to snap some pics when it comes to cut off wheel time... __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy - 383SBC \| TH350-NP203-NP205 \| D60PL \| 14FF Detroit \| 42 TSL's \| 4Xeyes \| Heavy FOotE "Trail in. Trash out." Florida4x4 dot Com

10-28-2006, 10:27 AM	#14
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,592	Re: Stretched Wheel openings I think I would have just lifted it to clear the tires would have been cheaper.. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-11-2006, 08:35 AM	#15
vtblazer Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Central Vermont Posts: 8,538	Re: Stretched Wheel openings Notice the lower diamond plating? They used it to avoid having to deal with the lower body line detail. What if someone made a fender with a wheel well opening that was 3" taller and 4" wider yet still looked stock? Attached Images

11-11-2006, 09:00 AM	#17
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Stretched Wheel openings hey vt whats the details on the front bumper on your blazer. id like to find one like that __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

11-11-2006, 09:08 AM	#18
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: Stretched Wheel openings Sure is a great way to help keep the center of gravity low (and that is coming from an idiot that has about 10" of lift on his 69) Really looks good - is that going to be a custom item you will offer? __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

11-11-2006, 12:10 PM	#19
florida4x4 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: tally FL Posts: 74	Re: Stretched Wheel openings hows about some details __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy - 383SBC \| TH350-NP203-NP205 \| D60PL \| 14FF Detroit \| 42 TSL's \| 4Xeyes \| Heavy FOotE "Trail in. Trash out." Florida4x4 dot Com

11-11-2006, 03:43 PM	#20
72CSTC5 Account Suspended Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Deer Park, Tx. Posts: 2,524	Re: Stretched Wheel openings That is what I was thinking VT, what 10 grand to stretch the wheel openings, they just cut them off wider and covered with diamond plate.

11-12-2006, 03:19 PM	#23
Canadian694x4 Born To Lose Club Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta/Oxenden, Ontario, Great White North Posts: 13,306	Re: Stretched Wheel openings Nice Work There VT! Body Work Is Exspensive But Even With Those Fender Mods And Diamond Plate I Wouldn't Think He Really Has 10,000 In Body Work...I Could Be Wrong Tho. __________________ 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. Last edited by Canadian694x4; 11-12-2006 at 03:19 PM.



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