sporqster Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Does anyone know where to get aluminum rear fenders, particularly slightly wider ones? Currently my 'Locost' rears are fiberglass which do not match the aluminum front fenders and rub 225's a little when I hit a bump. I would like to get some rears that have a 10.25" inside dimension for tire width. I'm in Indiana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Does anyone know where to get aluminum rear fenders, particularly slightly wider ones? Currently my 'Locost' rears are fiberglass which do not match the aluminum front fenders and rub 225's a little when I hit a bump. I would like to get some rears that have a 10.25" inside dimension for tire width. I'm in Indiana. You might want to try contacting Jack McCornack as I think he is still making aluminum rear fenders. Just make sure you put KV at the end of the subject line if you e-mail him as that is how jack sorts out the spam and junk mail. Here is a link to his site: http://kineticvehicles.com/contact.html Hope this help in your quest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskossie Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 This probably doesn't respond directly to your question, but Andy Wiltshire in UK makes some really beautiful aluminium replacement wings and nose cones for early Sevens, as well as replacement panels for Lotus Eleven, etc. Go to: http://andywiltshire.com/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W. Posted March 5, 2010 Share Posted March 5, 2010 Rear fenders are easy to make. You bend a flange for the inside. Radius the outside edge and use a Lancaster shrinker for forming the radius. You can bend the flange over the edge of your work bench and the edge radius over a PVC pipe. So the only tool you need to buy or borrow is the shrinker. You'll also need to use a propane torch to anneal the flanges. If you can't find any, let me know. I could roll some for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporqster Posted March 10, 2010 Author Share Posted March 10, 2010 thanks guys - I sent Jack an email - we'll see what happens. Jon thanks for that - I may give that a try, I would have to bum a shrinker, and hopefully figure out how to use it. Where are you located? What would I have to bribe you with to help me make some fenders that don't flake paint and rub tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy g Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I can make any thing. Go to Blastolene.com for pics. of my work. By chance I am making rear fenders this week for my car to fit 10 wide tire. What do you need? Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon W. Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 (edited) thanks guys - ........... Jon thanks for that - I may give that a try, I would have to bum a shrinker, and hopefully figure out how to use it. Where are you located? What would I have to bribe you with to help me make some fenders that don't flake paint and rub tires? I'm in PA per the member info header. If you want to learn how to do them yourself go to http://www.metalmeet.com. If you want them professionally made, I'm going to need to defer to Randy G who is a master compared to my beginner status in panel beating. I'm sure Randy could wire edge them. Mine would be unedged like on my Xxxx http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=1503&start=165. Edited July 13, 2010 by Jon W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnr Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I can make any thing. Go to Blastolene.com for pics. of my work. By chance I am making rear fenders this week for my car to fit 10 wide tire. What do you need? Randy I didnt know one of the makers of the Blastolene special also owned a Seven Any pics of your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy g Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 It's about extremes, big and powerful, vs little, light and fast. Both are fun. My dad and I race the 7 for fun. Just built a high compression zetec and got some webers from Dunell.Built aluminum front and rear fenders for 10" rubber.And am about to make an aluminum nose. I did a wide nose for a friend and it looks cool. So I am going for an all aluminum Birkin with 200+ hp. Started motor last week! First Auto-x in 10 days,mine will not be the only new car. There should be 2 new Stalkers and my friend built a LS powered wide body 7. So any one want to visit so.Oregon we have a great track we run on. That's my story , the Blastolene 7 Guy Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Wow Randy I have been a huge fan of the Blastolene cars for years. You have a great imagination for building popular hot rod styles into bigger than life art. I love the new Pissed of Pete. I would love to own one of your cars some day. Come on mega millions!! It is nice to see you enjoy the smaller things in life like a 7. Welcome to the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mondo Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Hijacking thread... we had some old 50s (or earlier) Seagrave "Squads" still in the Bakersfield Fire Department back in the 80s that would of been perfect for a Blastolene type ride (except for the brakes which only had about 3 hard stops in them). They were open top shorter fire engine size apparatus that just carried a fire pump and hose, no water tank but had the big in line diesel engine and manual trans.. who would of thunk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporqster Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 BTW - I got this response from Jack: Hi Chris, Nope, I'm strictly a fiberglass fender guy, and my things-to-do list is too long to add a skill with that steep a learning curve. Which reminds me, the usa7s.com discussion includes a comment from randy g stating... > > I can make any thing. Go to Blastolene.com for pics. of my work. ...and boy howdy is he right about that! PS--As you can see, I'm a lurker on usa7s.com but not by choice. My registered screen name on usa7s is JackMcCornack (as it is everywhere) and I'd like to chime in on the forum, but after the first time in, I've never been able to log back on. I've tried the "forgot password" thing a number of times but no joy. If somebody would tell me how to get logged in, I'd love to participate. Regards, Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporqster Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 I can make any thing. Go to Blastolene.com for pics. of my work. By chance I am making rear fenders this week for my car to fit 10 wide tire. What do you need? Randy I'll make you a drawing - I should have it posted here in a few hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sporqster Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Rear fenders are easy to make. You bend a flange for the inside. Radius the outside edge and use a Lancaster shrinker for forming the radius. You can bend the flange over the edge of your work bench and the edge radius over a PVC pipe. So the only tool you need to buy or borrow is the shrinker. You'll also need to use a propane torch to anneal the flanges. If you can't find any, let me know. I could roll some for you. Think you could make some like this? I can get you CAD data if you need it - let me know if the 5 degree slope is a problem as that feature is not really a must have, but looks cool IMHO. Call or PM me with a price -Chris 812 962 9417 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy g Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 (edited) Metal Shaping 101 Here is how I make rear fenders. Using .063 aluminum 5052 or 3003 H-14 -- First roll sheet through rollers to curve ,this way edge isn't doing all the work.This puts memory into metal,that it will want to go back to.Full arch unnessary,I go about 2/3 of the way. -- Flatten sheet and brake body flange to 90 degrees. -- Shrink 2" in on outer edge,then 1" in to finnish radius. While also shrinking body flange.This is what shapes fender arch. --Use english wheel to smooth radius edge. 5 degree slope on fender means you start with curved, not square blank.so yes its a problem. Yes! you can do this at home, but most shrinkers have a 1" throat so the radius edge is sharper,the pvc trick is important. Great!! first project, and you can buy a shrinker and do it for about the $250 plus shipping that I will charge for the job. Let me Know.:cheers: Randy 541 474-1071 This message is Blastolene approved! Edited March 12, 2010 by randy g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southwind25 Posted March 12, 2010 Share Posted March 12, 2010 make a video.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twnpipe Posted March 18, 2010 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Great information, I need to go 14 inch wide to cover my existing setup. I'll shop for a shrinker once I understand how that works. Is this a Harbor Freight item or ? thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 BTW - I got this response from Jack: Hi Chris, Nope, I'm strictly a fiberglass fender guy, and my things-to-do list is too long to add a skill with that steep a learning curve. Which reminds me, the usa7s.com discussion includes a comment from randy g stating... > > I can make any thing. Go to Blastolene.com for pics. of my work. ...and boy howdy is he right about that! PS--As you can see, I'm a lurker on usa7s.com but not by choice. My registered screen name on usa7s is JackMcCornack (as it is everywhere) and I'd like to chime in on the forum, but after the first time in, I've never been able to log back on. I've tried the "forgot password" thing a number of times but no joy. If somebody would tell me how to get logged in, I'd love to participate. Regards, Jack How did I miss this? I'll see if I can get it figured out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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