RebekahsZ Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 It seems that we are all cutting up the fenders on our (relatively) rust free z-cars to add ZG flares. I love the trend and it makes a lot of sense to get tire clearance in those tiny rear tubs. But, is anybody tooled up for the next decade when we all decide that we want to unflare our cars? I remember when billet and Pro-Street were big in the street rod world, and now all those cars seem so "yesterday." Many of us will still be z-heads 10 and 20 years from now. What will we do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightRider Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) The ZG look is so classic and has been around for such a long time, I don't think it will ever go out of style. Like hood pins, louvers, black hood, and side stripes on a 1969 Mach 1 Mustang... classic. Unlike the whale-tail look. Edited February 4, 2012 by MidnightRider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelsonian Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 As you already know,there are too many benifits by physically allowing more tire meat, providing lowering potential, and aggressive aesthetics (which is purely up to individual opinion as to good or bad). Too many benefits that I personally believe these factors will never allow this to become a trend or phase, much like slotted or watanabe wheels on a z fit like hand in glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zinpieces Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 I plan on putting ZG flares on my '71, but I'll probably keep the cut out portions just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModernS30 Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 You can always get replacement quarters and weld them in to "repair" the work done. I think it will always depend on your opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 (edited) Once I make that committment there is no turning back, but I will sell off my cut-off lips for someone else that changes their mind Edited February 4, 2012 by madkaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Flares are like tattoos. They require commitment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightoftheRound Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Once I make that committment there is no turning back, but I will sell off my cut-off lips for someone else that changes their mind Can't see how that would be possible considering you make the cuts yourself, then every one's cuts and welds will be different. Probably easier to replace the whole panel than to make someone elses cutouts fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padam07 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Can't see how that would be possible considering you make the cuts yourself, then every one's cuts and welds will be different. Probably easier to replace the whole panel than to make someone elses cutouts fit. Agree.....after I finished cutting mine the cut offs was just a pile of bent me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I meant using the lips for some isolated rust repair that always happens in that area-since my fenders are rust free. If you have ever seen aftermarket repair lips you would want some leftovers from this job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 There are 2 types of people. The people that like flares and the people that dont. They have existed since the Z was born, literally. I have seen pics back in the early 70s with Z with overfenders installed. I personally prefer overfenders over flares. I would buy a z that allready had them installed vs one that dosnt. If you want to switch back the change the 1/4s its that simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.