Need some fender trimming done

[ryurabbit]

The best tools for trimming fenders is a jig saw with metal blades and or an air nibler. I have trimmed my fenders and others and found that saber saws move the fender to much and are too big, grinder and cutoff wheels air or otherwise take to much time and dont cut around corners very well. The jigsaw works the best. Just my opinion but I urge you to try on some scrap.

 

[karstic]

I offer up the January 15th at my house. I can get a compressor if people have air tools.

 

[Kejtar]

I offer up the 15th at my house. I can get a compressor if people have air tools.

Cool, I am putting it in my calendar. I'll be over for the free pizza

 

[karstic]

Cool, I am putting it in my calendar. I'll be over for the free pizza

I thought YOU were bringing the pizza? :wave:

 

[rpraterxj]

Excellent! I am putting it on my calendar.

Now we need directions, schedule (who is doing what), and what tools we need to bring.

Thanks,

Robert

 

[Kejtar]

Excellent! I am putting it on my calendar.

Now we need directions, schedule (who is doing what), and what tools we need to bring.

Thanks,

Robert

OK, to those that haven't trimmed their fenders before:
1. plan how you wanna do it (are you just trimming or putting different flares on?)
2. have some paint or something to finish things up

I'll bring my regular tools with me as well as the sheet metal vicegrips (they are nice for folding the sheet metal back). Other stuff that will be useful would include: files, shears, air saws, die grinder, angle grinders and so on.

Anyways, how much trimming needs to be done to whose rig?

 

[Mike L]

I offer up the January 15th at my house. I can get a compressor if people have air tools.

Have fun. I'm not gonna spend my birthday cuttin up other rigs. Wait a sec, maybe that would be a good 'ol time. HEHEHEHEHE

-Mike L.

 

[karstic]

Have fun. I'm not gonna spend my birthday cuttin up other rigs. Wait a sec, maybe that would be a good 'ol time. HEHEHEHEHE

-Mike L.

We could do it the 16th also. You guys decide. I'm open both days.

 

[Mike L]

We could do it the 16th also. You guys decide. I'm open both days.

Doesn't matter to me. My Jeep is already trimmed up. Just figured I could help out.......................

-Mike L.

 

[XJ89JEEP]

I'm in Irvine.Don't mind driving an hour or so.Can we wait on that beer till after the cutting is done :cheers:

Why would you wait on the beer??? If you mess up on the cutting it will still look straight if your drunk.. HaHa

 

[Kejtar]

We could do it the 16th also. You guys decide. I'm open both days.

So is 16th the final date then?

 

[johnnyc]

Saturday, the 15th is better for me. But I could make it on the 16th.

Stephen just bought that compressor from Wade, so that's taken care of.

Personally, I was hoping to trim enough to fit 33s and relocating the stock flares a little higher.

 

[Kejtar]

Saturday, the 15th is better for me. But I could make it on the 16th.

Stephen just bought that compressor from Wade, so that's taken care of.

Personally, I was hoping to trim enough to fit 33s and relocating the stock flares a little higher.

If it's 15th I can show up and help for half a day. In either case lets set a date so that everyone who needs/wants to show up can plan for it.

 

[Cupcake]

hmmm maybe i will go i am not old enough to bring the drinks but i can bring some pizza or chips

 

[karstic]

Ok Let's do it Saturday the 15th.

PM me for my address. You can Mapquest it yourself.

 

[Kejtar]

Ok Let's do it Saturday the 15th.

PM me for my address. You can Mapquest it yourself.

Start at 8am?

 

[johnnyc]

I'm so stoopid. :twak:

I'm taking an internet course at Saddleback College this semester and the mandatory orientation is that Saturday at noon.

So I can come at 8 am or 3 pm.

 

[rpraterxj]

I have to work that morning. How many people are going to be at this thing? How many XJ's gettin' a trim? I think someone said that we can do both or either Saturday/Sunday?

Maybe we should firm some things up..Who? How many? Where (address)? When (date(s) & time)? What tools? And what needs to be done in preparation (remove flares)?

just my 2 cents...


Thanks,

Robert

 

[Kejtar]

I'm so stoopid. :twak:

I'm taking an internet course at Saddleback College this semester and the mandatory orientation is that Saturday at noon.

So I can come at 8 am or 3 pm.

Show up bright and early If Karstic is willing, we can start at 8am

 

[Darky]

I have to check with the wif but I think the 15th is open for me. For anyone with a black XJ I could bring my black spray paint (its just flat black "rust-protection" stuff, but it'll do the job). I read someone said they were relocate stock flares higher, and that's the route I'd like to go. Does that require any additional gear (drill new holes whatever)? Like I said, I have to talk to my wife, but I see no problems. Free mod, improve tire fitment and stuffage, learn a little about doin stuff to my Cherokee...