To flare or not to flare? 2013 is the question.

[jpnovak]

Let's say I just found a new project. Its a 72T roller that needs some rust repair. No interior except steering and dash. Literally no rear deck. No front suspension pan. Some holes in the floor. Rockers and jackpoints are solid.

Outer condition is "left outside in TX for a decade" condition. Certainly worth saving and building something fun.

Now, the Pass side rear quarter has a big dent. Not sure it will metal work back into shape. I am willing to try.

In the current market would you consider rear flares? Thinking about an RS/SC type rear flare for more rubber. Those 15x8s are begging to be used for something.

This car will never be original or even close to complete. It will get whatever engine and transmission are in the shed that runs and will fit. There will be basically a stripped interior (RS carpet) since I don't want to source all new panels. Considering the car will never be back to stock I see no reason why I should not flare it if I want to.

On the other hand the market is accelerating the value of the original cars. Would a clean narrow body tub be worth more some time in the future? Who knows. A few years ago I would not even ask this question I would just start cutting and welding. Times are changing.

I know which way I am leaning. What say the group?

[Scotty B]

are you building for an investment, or for your own enjoyment ?

[Richard]

Sorry but with all due respect you don't have the long lost early "S" lightweight worth unabtanium dollars. So build the car you want and then enjoy it. It sounds like you want to add flares. Go for it. They will look great.

But if you are into a total stock restoration do that. Even perfectly restored you probably won't retire on this car's value...so unless you are into a totally stock look...build it the way you want it. If you do it right you'll enjoy the car and it will look great and be worth significant bucks. There has been way tooooo much attention in the past couple of years on values of restoring un-remarkable cars. (OK...sorry to offend you purists). Just do it the way you want...drive it...and enjoy it.

My two cents.
R.

[jpnovak]

Both guys hit the nail on the head. I usually don't even bother to care what some people think about my projects. They are uniquely my own and I have fun building them.

Honestly, I thought this would spark more debate.

Yes, it will probably be flared unless I can pull the dent out. Much less work on one side than both.

[Perry911]

I would not flair the car. Especially with the current market state.

72 is a very desirable year and there not making any more of them.

What are you running for a driveline? What is the original color? Do you have the correct wheels?

These cars are becoming harder to find in a more original state than a flaired state.

Just my angle.

Peter

[Longballa]

It will cost you a lot more time and money unless you have every piece to make it original. So, if not make a very nice semi- light weight hot rod. My opinion.

[rockandrollrods]

I say flare it. the costs to make it original would far outweigh the joy I would get by driving it. It's a good platform for a custom, and an expensive one for a full resto. My vote is to go custom.

[Perry911]

Sounds like my angle is a minority.
If your looking to move this I have access to set that came off an SC and were dipped in a preservative to prevent rust.
Please contact at 518-210-1869 if you have an interest.
Peter

[kent olsen]

I thought about the same thing on my 72 when I had some work done to the body and repaint. To flare or not? Now years later with more horsepower I wish I had.

Kent Olsen

[Scotty B]

JP please post a pic of the dent you are concerned about. Get a few shots from different angles around it. Take a lok at the yellow 993 pics on my website to get a feel for what I am looking for picture wise