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Axle and Fender Question

PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:08 pm
by Classic Finn
I have a question on axle and fender - Just to double check....

Our axle is 32" from back of frame to the center of the axle...and on this build we would like to use LIL Bear Fenders.... :D will they fit ok then lengthwise?

We are going to use 14 x 6 Smoothie Rims... Can anyone with these dimensions suggest tire size that will nicely fill these fenders?


11" wide KIT-style fiberglass fenders
$295.00 per pair, plus S&H ($65.00 base S&H West Coast US, additional for points East and foreign/overseas)

Im not sure but did Madjack and the gentleman building the 3 teardrops in Texas use these as well?

Classic Finn

we,ll show you the profile soon... The next tear will be the modernistic ...
so the Mrs.. says... :thinking: We changed the profile to go more with our
car...

Ran outta Beer and
2006 is here...
So Got to get with the tear... :lol: :lol:

PostPosted: Sun Jan 01, 2006 10:09 pm
by madjack
Heikki, I am using the same basic fender but obtained mine from RW Johnson ...you should have no problem with fitting the fender(plenty of room)
madjack 8)
p.s. you should be able to go upto a 205/70/14 tire...we used a 205/70/15 and it is about as much tire as I would want to fit under that fender which is the 11" wide model...

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 7:58 am
by Classic Finn
Okay Madjack

Thank You - Your teardrop is looking real perdy there...sporty too.. ;)

Classic Finn

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 9:29 am
by Denny Unfried
I measured the ones from R. W. Johnson a few years ago from mine. They are Kit reproductions and maybe you can plug these dimensions into your plan. You might have to convert the legends to metric for your use.

Denny

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:03 am
by Classic Finn
Gee thanks - thats a good explanation and very nice looking fenders..

Thats easy to convert to metric... from inches on it... Inches x 2.5 will give the centimeters.. but now I have a very nice Inch Tape Measure
to work with so no problem...


I,ll go over and measure..

What is the difference between RW JOHNSON AND Good OL Boy Grants
KIT STYLE Fenders?

Best wishes
Heikki :applause:

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:31 am
by madjack
Heikki, they are basically the same style fender, I know from others posts(and his reputation) that Grants fenders are hi-quality units...the Johnson fenders are also...I have not had the oppurtunity to compare them side by side..yet. The Johnson fenders are also about $35 cheaper...
madjack 8)

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 10:58 am
by Classic Finn
Madjack - I understand that Grant also has a Very Nice Galley Hinge Available ?? Hurricane Hinge?


Classic Finn

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 11:00 am
by madjack
Classic Finn wrote:Madjack - I understand that Grant also has a Very Nice Galley Hinge Available ?? Hurricane Hinge?


Classic Finn


...yes he does...his "improved" galley hinge is hard to beat................................................ 8)

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 1:48 pm
by asianflava
Take a look at Grant's offset door hinges too. They have an extra bend in them which makes them really easy to mount. It also makes them stiffer and gives an offset for weatherstripping.

PostPosted: Mon Jan 02, 2006 2:01 pm
by Classic Finn
asianflava wrote:Take a look at Grant's offset door hinges too. They have an extra bend in them which makes them really easy to mount. It also makes them stiffer and gives an offset for weatherstripping.



Okay I,ll check them out too at the same time....thanks..

Makin up the 2006 order here.. trying not to forget the important stuff..... :twisted:

Only 5 months to get her done... :lol: :lol: Then warm climate is back again...and only 3 months to ejoy the warm summer.. hmmmm

Classic Finn :thumbsup: