web site for flare pictures

John Kelly · 09-19-2002, 08:08 AM

Hi Folks,

I've uploaded a few more pictures, and will post more later. Here is the link:

http://metalshapers.org/cgi-bin/community/communityalbums.cgi?ownerid=9990093068868

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Brant · 09-19-2002, 08:32 AM

John,

when are you going to start selling...
I'm in the market too.....

brant

maf 914 · 09-19-2002, 10:00 AM

John,

I think your Ghia flares are great. Now lets see, a Ghia, 2270 T4, Fuchs, etc........

Mike

John Kelly · 09-19-2002, 02:59 PM

Hi Brant and Mike,

Thanks for the interest! Brant I'll be posting when the 914 flare waiting list is ready to go. A couple of months from now, I'm guessing. Mike, now that's a Ghia idea!

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Rleog · Rleog's Garage

You should have been working at Porsche when the original GT flares were designed. Those are definitely an improvement. And, I second the earlier opinion: that red Ghia is screaming for a big T-IV.

Super work!

Bob G.

cshogen · 09-19-2002, 08:24 PM

Nice work John. I agree those flares are much more attractive than the factory ones.

Just curious, did you ever complete a "gull-wing Ghia"?

damaynard · 09-19-2002, 08:33 PM

Let us know when you start selling the 914 flares. They're much nicer than 'stock'.

John Kelly · 09-20-2002, 05:35 AM

You guys are going to make me have a big head, stop it! Seriously, thank you very much for the compliments, it means a
lot to me. Bob the red Ghia will have a Gene Berg type1 engine that the owner already has, which should do the job if it ever gets out of Doug Berg's shop. Chris, I did have one side of a gullwing doored Ghia working, but changed my design, and am only about 100 hours into my new design. It is a "lifetime" project. Hope to have it finished before I'm too old to enjoy it. the plan is ten years or so from now.

Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Speedo959 · 09-20-2002, 06:56 AM

Are they any easier to make than the ghia flare? Looks like there is less round shaping involved. I would hope so that way this long line your gonna have moves quickly.

jackmech · 09-20-2002, 07:32 AM

These flares are great. I really like how the smooth curves blend into the form of the car. When looking at the pictures that were taken from the rear looking forward I almost didn't realize the front had the flare attached as well. It blended in that well. That's what I like. Extreme, yet subtle.

Dave at Pelican Parts · Dave at Pelican Parts's Garage

You guys are going to make me have a big head, stop it!

OK---
John, it's not that you do absolutely amazing work (as witnessed by your Ghia parts), it's mostly that the factory GT flares are soooo darned UGLY!!!

--DD

kellzey · 08:01 AM

Okay... no one's asked this.

How much will you charge to produce a set of four flares?

Regards,

John Kelly · 03:45 PM

Speedo959, These are a bit easier than Ghia flares...no wheel opening flange, and no welding.

jackmech, glad you like them

Dave, Thanks, I'm plummeting towards terra-firma now (insert smily emoticon)

Kellzey, I won't know for sure what the price will be until I've made a few more, which will take me a while to get to (previous obligations). I'm hoping to be able to do the rears for $200-$250 each, and the fronts for somewhere around $150-$175 each. Crating and shipping extra of course.

Here is a tentative waiting list in order of expressed interest. If I've missed anyone let me know, or if you want to be taken off. I did not include anyone who didn't sound interested. This no obligation list is just the order in which I will contact people for a possible spot on the real waiting list when I'm ready for deposits. Hope I did not screw this up. You can email me directly ( ghiafab@msn.com )or post here.

damaynard
jabb
Dan Koch
Speedo 959
madd_dogg_914
Mike Dr.
newestone
Jason Pankratz
SummerSledSix
Craig (rallyman)
Chief914
friarjohn
Jim Pierce
Foy Leatherman
Chris Tindall
Korijo
Craig C Laughlin (boxstr)
Null Chuck
JP Stein
dman (Duane)

Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Dan Koch · 09-21-2002, 04:24 AM

Those flares are absolutly stunning. I would love a set of those on my car. I was just wondering though, how do you plan to mass produce them? By hand or do you have access to a press and dies? Count me in when they are ready.
DAN

John Kelly · 09-21-2002, 06:30 AM

Hi Dan,

I will not be mass producing the flares. They will be done by hand one at a time. I hope that everyone is not ready at once! I've added you to the list.

Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Speedo959 · 09-21-2002, 06:47 AM

Oh man it's growing. Better add me too.

John Kelly · 09-21-2002, 08:18 AM

Done!

Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com

newestone · 09-22-2002, 07:58 PM

Hand made, WOW! I'd like to be added also.

John Kelly · 09-23-2002, 06:42 AM

Hi Newestone, I've added you to the list.

Thanks, John www.ghiaspecialties.com

rallyman · 10-08-2002, 01:45 AM

WHOA!!!! I've been gone for a while......things have changed and changed again (and again.......) BUT I have to say I LOVE these! Much as I like the GT flares......These are ABSOLUTE works of ART! Please put me on the list!!!!! Besides the obvious welding to install, what else may be needed to fit them? Inner fender wells, etc?

Thanks,