Give me reasons I shouldn't do this.

[Donzie]

I've had this idea for a while. I like it when they open up the rear wheel wells (I've seen it done to a lot of '55 Chevys) sometimes using a '55 Buick radius. But recently in R&C there was a '55 that they had copied the front opening to the back. BINGO! I liked that! Here is a photoshop version of what I have in mind.
I have no intentions of running skirts and I like the idea of something subtle that only the "right people" will notice. I haven't seen anything like this done on a '49-'52 Chevy.
Ok, so now tell me why it's not a good idea

[Bondo Slinger]

I cant` think of a reason. DO IT!!!

[Unkl Ian]

I like the concept.But think the rears need to be just slightly lower than the front.If the fronts and rears are exactly the same size and shape it looks a touch awkward.

[KCsledz]

I think its a looker! Just do it! Thats what you are going to hear anyway.

[Tman]

I like it!

[Mai Ki-Ki]

DO IT!

if you're not running skirts it's a great look..as said above...probably try running the rear arches a tad lower than the fronts!

DO IT!

cheers
MAiki http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Bondo Slinger]

The rears are lower then the fronts when stock anyways, so what would be the point?

[Mai Ki-Ki]

Der.

Im talking about liking the idea of the Contour of the archs in the rear matching the fronts...being at the same height 'EATS' too much of the fender up IMHO and destroys the "perfect" shape of those chevy rear fenders.

The stocks rears are flat-topped.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
maiki

[Rocky]

Donzie, I saw that same 55 and I didn't care for it. The look looks better on your car [than the 55] but I still like the stock '50 rear openings. However! It is your car and if it looks good to you then you must go for it.

[Bondo Slinger]

Yeah, yer photochop does look pretty good Mai Ki-Ki. I agree with what yer sayin`

[old beet]

The AUSSIE is rite, lower is better, Damn they have good taste!! G'Day......OLDBEET

[Mai Ki-Ki]

thanks! Bondo!

OL BEET....stop sucking up..I HAVE NOTHING OF VALUE!

HEHE
maiki

[29EHV8]

Donzie,yup its a go'er.Looks kill.Listen to what Mai Ki-Ki is sayin,except if he tells you to put the steerin wheel on the other side!LOL.....Shiny

[drgnwgn289]

it looks like a good idea, but will you run into a problem due to the fender sloping inboard toward the top...on a 55 its kind of a slab side deal...?? But if it would work in real life, I'd say go for it

[Mojo]

http://www.elegant-insanity.com/ching/post/50%20chevy%20radiused%20rear%20wheel%20PS%202.jpg

Got bored. Shave and a hair cut, two bits.

[D Picasso]

I'm with Unk. looks good. lower in the back.

[prime mover]

I always thought that looked better on hot rods, the low wheel well in the back is a sign of class like a cadillac or lincoln. but if you just want something diiferent do it. and what would be the point of just a slight job, all or none.

[Mai Ki-Ki]

Hardtopped, chopped...

me bored too.

maiki

[kustombuilder]

not bad. since you will be needing someone to actually do the work for you why don't you let me know when you want to get it done http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[fuel pump]

Donnie,
I think you just want to show off those cool wheel covers http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Seriously it looks good but what about thoose shoebox tail lights that we looked at Saturday??
BTW ... I squared away the Ducktail room for you and Tom last night. The price does go up Friday and Saturday night http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[hatch]

Just a little more drop in the rear pillars and also more tail dragger....(thanks Mai Ki Ki)

[Fat Hack]

A big improvement over stock...those half-wheelwells always kinda bugged me on them cars...your idea fixes it nicely...and like you said...many people probably won't even notice it!

COOL! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Nads]

Capital idea, I love those old Chevy breadboxes with the wheelwells opened up.
Mojo, your vrendition is muy buono.

[Petejoe]

Wow! every one of those renditions look good. I just wish it was that easy to change them.

[Flatdog]

Looks good to me.

[Donzie]

Thanks for all the "thumbs up". I can see where making the back one lower looks better. It will be the first major custom mod to the car. I've added '55 Buick headlight rims, a bullnose strip and lowered it some but it's got a ways to go. I'm looking at possibaly putting on '49/'50 taillights w/the side spears. It's been done many times before so I'm not absolutely sure just yet. I have a grille from an yearly '50s Buick (I believe it's a '54) with chrome bars, that I'm thinking of putting in. The grille is too wide but it's a 2 pc. unit and I can remove some bars from the center.
I'm headin' for the JD Run and Ducktail this weekend. I should get some great ideas down there.
Thanks again for the input. That chop sure looks nice. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[beatnik]

You can't do that, you'll be different. What do you want stand out, you'll be a freak. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif LOL

I like the way it looks, go ahead and do it.

[Donzie]

[ QUOTE ]
You can't do that, you'll be different. What do you want stand out, you'll be a freak. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif LOL


[/ QUOTE ]

Well, being different kinda runs in the family. But please don't call us freaks!

[fuel pump]

Donnie,
It looks like your family tree doesn't have many branches http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[studeboy]

Rich, LMAO http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif That is why I like hanging with you guys. Donzie I like the second pic the shape is just right. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif Have fun this weekend. Eric

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Hemi Powered 49 Studebaker P/U

[fuel pump]

Mike,
When you are as old as we are chances are you have heard em all. The PROBLEM is remembering em http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif The only thing shorter than my memory is my http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[jdubbya]

Hey Donnie, I like the concept, it beats the basic wheel well radius jobs that you see alot of guys doing. The lower rear wheel well opening idea does look pretty cool also.
-Joe http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[fab32]

Donzie, Don't give the job to Kustombuilder without getting competitive bids. I think you should keep the work in the Mid-Michigan area. Now if a nailhead engine should happen to appear on my doorstep I'd have to rethink my position on that. HAHA!!!

Frank

[Donzie]

I'm trying to trade him the work for one of my flatties.
So Frank, I guess yer not going to Indiana?
Sorry about your loss of a family member.
Oh and about that nailhead, when you didn't come thru he sold it to me. It should be showing up on my doorstep any second now. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[safariknut]

Donnie,IMHO I think it would look nice if you left the height of the rear wheel well alone but removed the skirt flange and rolled the edge under like the front.Then get a 50 Olds rear fender trim(or cut down a stock Chevy front one)and center it on the rear to match the front.You could even use the chrome Olds splash shield.Just my 2 cents worth.
Wanted to go to Indiana this weekend but after the East Coast trip and the Rebel Run last weekend I'm shot.The Wings,Wheels,and Spokes run(at ididit,Meyers Airport,and Tecumseh H-D)is on the 4th of October.All the venues are within a couple miles of my house(the airport is across the street)if you guys want to come down and have a get together.Let me know.
Ray

[kustombuilder]

good too hear from you RAY. MichiganRick's buddy (Rick) and i were just talking about you at work tonight. it was all good i assure you http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif...


...as for the rest of you BOZOS!!! yeah, you know who you are. you know Donzie that flat motor will only get you so far then you might have to come up with some real money! or learn a skill that i can use to my advantage---ever lay cement? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif sounds like i might have some kustom tail lights and a grill to install too!!! i like the ideas though. i'll go fire up the welder!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif