Fender flares, instead of wheel well covers?

[Drive Stick]

I have started working on my prototype part which will cover the section of tire which the stock bumper does not. This was supposed to be a final piece but I wasn't cutting straight so it doesn't fit how ever I will be making more cardboard models until I get the edge contour perfect.

Once I have the desired exact dimensions, I will cut the plastic almost identical to what you see here, give the inner edge a 45° angle so it can flush mount to the bumper, and attach it in the back with 2 mounting locations, at least. The leading edge will be sealed with a rubber gasket I have left over from truck flares, or some RTV if I can't find the gasket.

[cfg83]

Drive Stick -

Even so, that's really clean.

CarloSW2

[daqcivic]

That's very clean, and looks like it will improve airspeed across the front wheels. Have you finished yet? I was wondering how you planned to attach them.

[pugmanic]

Very nice - had you thought about dropping them slightly lower than the bumper like modern cars to reduce air getting to the wheel well?



That little lip has got to reduce the frontal area by 10ish%...

[QuickLTD]

While reading this thread I remembered the 84-86 Mustang SVO. It had flares or "spats" for the rear wheels I found these. A bit pricey to cut up to make fit another car in my opinion. So I submit these as a good (hopefully) point reference.
SVPU Store - 84-86 Mustang SVO reproduction side spats (Powered by CubeCart)