I have an fender flare.

"Rainbow" (rainbeaux) 07/02/2018 at 18:40 • Filed to: None

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The Explorer was hit in the side before the previous owner bought it, and he replaced the doors. Unfortunately, they’re from a different trim, so I have about 1/3 of a fender flare. I tried to unscrew it, but stripped all the screws. Oh well. At least they’re plastic, s o I can just drill it later.

But yeah, there’ s a reason I only showed the passenger side yesterday. It’s a bit ugly on the left. Also, this will be fun at the water crossing during the Gambler:

Last but not least, I found a ball in there. Also a full juice box, which actually squirted me in the face when I put the seat down on it accidentally.

Oh, another fun thing: Because the doors were replaced, I can’t use the key on the driver’s door. I have to open the passenger’s, then use the button to unlock the driver’s.

All in all, I already   thoroughly enjoy this thing. These aren’t issues; they’re features.

HammerheadFistpunch > Rainbow 07/02/2018 at 18:55

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I simultaneously love and hate fender flares. At first I thought they were pointless flair too easily damaged and difficult to replace or repair. Then I saw how much mud and dirt they kept off the car compared to no flares and I was sold...even though they are still all the things i hate about them too.

Mercedes Streeter > Rainbow 07/02/2018 at 19:13

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Did you say Gambler ? Please tell me you mean the Illinois Gambler!!! :D

Rainbow > Mercedes Streeter 07/02/2018 at 19:23

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Sadly, no. I’m doing the Southeast one. You doing the Illinois?

ranwhenparked > HammerheadFistpunch 07/02/2018 at 19:44

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On the other hand, the ones GM used in the ‘90s didn’t do much except trap water and salt in the crack between the flair and the fender. I remember seeing plenty of Jimmys and Blazers running around in near mint condition, but with the front fenders almost totally rotted away. 

Mercedes Streeter > Rainbow 07/02/2018 at 23:44

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I am! Shop-teacher and I are doing it on cheap 150+ cc scooters. :)