WTB Rear Fenders Caterham /Birkin/Locost Style WIDE

[Bonjo2]

can you email me? Looking for 12" wide. bonjo2@gmail do t com

[shiva]

I found http://www.kineticvehicles.com/fenders.html that has generic 12" wide fender . I'm looking for wider ones too.

 

I'll be looking at local shop first to see if any can widen them at a reasonable cost.

[ayseven]

It isn't hard to do. I've done it with a scuttle and if I can do it, so can you. Seriously simple. On Locostbuilders.co.uk, there is a good write-up on how to do it (search on "Widen Cycle Wings").

[randy g]

Custom fenders any width $ 300 a pair made of aluminum.

Any takers !!!!

Randy

[11Budlite]

  randy g said:

Custom fenders any width $ 300 a pair made of aluminum.

Any takers !!!!

Randy

 

Hi Randy. Don't you have a Birkin with aluminum fenders? If you do you should post some photos of it, that should pick up some business. If you could do front fenders to match the rears that would be a great deal at $300 a pair ($600/set). The only concern I would have with aluminum fenders is the beating they take in a Se7en...at least on the roads I drive!

 

I've seen the work you do on your website, very impressive!

Edited February 7, 2012 by 11Budlite

[Bonjo2]

I'd love to see any photos you have Randy, a link? I'm still in the market for a pair.

 

I'd like to buy some, then play around with the ones I have for track days.

[randy g]

Guys I'm a spaz on keyboard,but good with a hammer. I can't post pics of my polished Birkin, but you can see my Decoliner. at Blastolene.com.

Randy

[scannon]

Randy,

 

Your Decoliner takes my breath away. I think any possible questions about your workmanship have been answered. There is a thread on here somewhere about the Decoliner.

[Jim F.]

Google Randy's "blastolene.com" site where there are lots of places to visit....."work in progress" shows some photos of the Decoliner build plus lots of other projects.

[Bonjo2]

I decided to go with some 12.25" from Dick Brink at Texas Motorworks, just waiting for the invoice and total.

 

However, the same day I rec'd input from two other sources that I'd like to share.

 

First. Curtis Unlimited. "We make rear wings that are 8", 9", 10", 11", and approx 15" wide. We could shrink or widen a pair to get 12" if that is all that would work for you." curtisunlimited@aol.com

 

Second. jpc.mouldings on ebay. He offers a bunch of grp bits for the seven, including 12" wide rear wings at around 90 pounds a pair, shipping to the U.S. is another 90 pounds. So-very reasonable. Highly regarded on the UK Locost forums.

[shiva]

Thanks for the information...

 

really appreciate it. I'll start looking at them and evaluate my options. Now I just need to figure out if my rear arch and standard size... compared to those of a Birkin/Westfield/Caterham... hmmmm

[Bonjo2]

The Birkin rear fenders are very high quality and smoother and more dense than any glass products I've purchased. No bubbles, ready for topcoat, and extra lip for increased rigidity. The only downside in comparison to the caterham and locost one's I previously purchased are the lack of pre-colored gel coat. So, a little extra cost to paint or wrap.