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Postby Classic Finn » Sun Jul 16, 2006 2:17 pm

The Fender mounting such as" the kit" fiberglass ones dont have to go thru the entire 3/4 inch ply does it? If it does the screws would be showing on the inside.... :thinking: :thinking:

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Postby asianflava » Sun Jul 16, 2006 3:18 pm

I put tee nuts on the inside, you hardly notice them. When I planned the interior stringers, I neglected the fenders, I had to go thru the wall. The tee nuts provide a large bearing surface so they won't pull thru the 1/8in ply. I should say, "more difficult to pull thru the 1/8in ply." I'm shure they will pull thru if there was enough force.
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Postby doug hodder » Sun Jul 16, 2006 8:13 pm

Heikki....I did through bolt my fenders...6 bolts using fender washers on the interior...painted them and the bolts out with hammer finished paint...I only had 3/4" thick walls...I just don't think a screw is going to hold them, you and I have the same fenders so do a test, but I think you'll find you want something more secure...

KA....you can mold your own fenders...lots of info out there on how to do it, but I don't have a specific site for it...but you will need to decide just how much time and money you want to put into it...the initial cost of FG materials/ and the learning curve might be offset by just buying a set and save you time in the long run, however molding up your own stuff is a lot of fun and the satisfaction of doing it yourself is fantastic...Doug
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Postby KA » Sun Jul 16, 2006 10:27 pm

Thanks Doug for the advice. I was thinking that it could be kind of fun to do something sculptural with the fiberglass. Guess I'll have to play around with it a little bit.
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Postby AmyH » Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:25 am

Kris, I have a set of fenders that will work really well for 15" tires. I got them before deciding to widen my trailer and build the fenders myself. If you're interested, I would be willing to give you an incredible deal on them (way less than I paid for them). They look very similar to the ones that Jim has in his photo. Just PM me if you're interested.

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Postby Chris C » Mon Jul 17, 2006 11:33 am

Heikki,

Check with McMaster-Carr. http://www.mcmaster.com/ They have threaded brass inserts for wood which will fit into a blind hole. They really have good holding strength, and with the number of bolts typically used in a fender, they'd do just fine.
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Postby madjack » Mon Jul 17, 2006 1:48 pm

Heikki, we have the same fenders and walls and thru bolted them just like Doug did...we also put a strip of 1"x3/16 foam weatherstip along the flat flange to act as welting and give a little padding and shock absorption between the fenders and body...
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Postby KA » Wed Jul 19, 2006 11:07 pm

I have fenders now thanks to Amy. Now, I'm going to get some primer and start painting. I guess this qualifies as actually starting my build. I'll probably have all kinds of accessories finished (curtains, rug, potholders, recipe book, driftwood coat hook, lounge chairs, etc., etc.) before I get the scary chassis started but I'm working up my courage. Thanks to all for the fender suggestions. :D
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