Seeking Ghia Fender Flares....

Wesayso · Post by **Wesayso** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 1:35 am

Take a look at the race herritage of Karmann as well

http://www.obvio.ind.br/Equipe%20Dacon.htm

John Kelly · Post by **John Kelly** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 6:02 am

My DVD showing how to make your own flares is done:

http://www.shoptalkforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=83378

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

64 variant · Post by **64 variant** » Wed Jan 26, 2005 9:42 pm

Why do you need wheels that wide, or is it just for the "LOOK"? I have 17X7s on my VW with a turbo 2276 and that is enough rubber. Be careful adding all that weight to your wheels, you WILL notice a difference in acceleration, handling, and braking for the worse.

John Kelly · Post by **John Kelly** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 5:59 am

It is not just wide wheels, or body style, but track width that makes flaring a Ghia something that some people might want to do. 17X7s on a Ghia are tricky without flares, and add very little track width. Autocrossers prefer 8" wheels for that particular type of driving...all depends on what you want. And some people think a nicely flared (widened) Ghia is better looking than a stock one...imagine that.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

kdanie · Post by **kdanie** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 6:02 pm

John,
I just received my DVD on metal working fender flairs.... GREAT stuff, I can't wait for the nest one. Keep up the good work.

ken

sideshow · Post by **sideshow** » Fri Jan 28, 2005 10:04 pm

64 variant wrote:Why do you need wheels that wide, or is it just for the "LOOK"?...

Also keep in mind that the ghia has plenty of room for the 5 inch wide bias ply that was the norm in the 1950's.

So two things are an issue, the fenders don't unbolt and modern tires are just wider.

John Kelly · Post by **John Kelly** » Sat Jan 29, 2005 7:06 am

kdanie wrote:John,
I just received my DVD on metal working fender flairs.... GREAT stuff, I can't wait for the nest one. Keep up the good work.

ken

Thanks Ken,

The next one should be a little easier to make. Learned a lot...got some good feedback on what the next one needs.

John www.ghiaspecialties.com

Mikey 1972GL · Post by **Mikey 1972GL** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:59 pm

This is an older thread, but I still have questions...

Has anyone fit 9" wide wheels under the rear of a stock Ghia? I have a set of 17"x7" Porsche Cup 2 wheels now, and I was thinking of buying a pair of 9"s for the rear, and I was wondering if someone has ever fit them. They all have a 55et, I know the 7"s will fit now, I was just wondering if I can squeese another 2 inches out of the stock opening. I just measured my wheels now, laying them flat with a straight peice laying accross the front, and they measure 8 3/8" on the width of the tires (205/50R17). All I need is 3/8ths of an inch and a little more for tires.

Between tire choice and spacers, I think they just MIGHT fit. but I'm not sure, I should probably measure everything again.

Thanks again...