Body kits arches information please?

[Dickymint]

Hi all, no doubt what I am going to ask has been covered all before, but here we go.

I am looking for information as regards creating aggressive looking wheel arches (front and rear)to accommodate a nice set of wheels.

This is for a 1977 2litre Coupe.

Maybe other body kit parts...de bumpering...lowering? who knows?

I have experience in welding and sheet metal work but I am not in the league of "beating" out my own profiles etc.

I am looking to create a muscle car look.

Somebody must have knowledge on this?

Apologies to all the "keep it original" enthusiasts but I want to create something which is personal to me. It's got to have the right look without appearing "tacky".

I have looked on the web but I haven't yet seen the look that appeals.

Any info on how to do it and where to get the right stuff from greatfully received.

Thank you.

[Wayne S]

Grinnall fabricated all steel panels to widen my arches and sills. These are then welded on and blended into the exisisting panelwork with fillers and lead loading.

S and S Preparations specialise in re-creating this body style here in the UK. http://www.ss-preparations.co.uk/grin.htm



Purple 2.0 Litre DHC Grinnall
Red 4.0 Litre V8 DHC Grinnall (with huuuuuge arches...!)

[Dickymint]

Thanks for that I will make some enquiries now I know where to look. The pics look really good.
Can you advise on suitable wheels/tyres to do the job?
Thank you regards Richard.

[grndsm]

There are several options: full "wide body" kits and just the flare/arches.

I would start by reading these threads:

http://www.forum.triumphtr7.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6598

http://www.forum.triumphtr7.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7273

Leon
'94 Eagle Talon AWD Turbo 613whp <powered by Mitsu 4G63T
'80 TR7 Spyder GS-T <undergoing Mitsu 4G63T transplant
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[FI Spyder]

Luuuuv that green and white group 44 car.

TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra