Pics of 02s with rabbit fenders

[FilthyLittle02]

Don't tell anyone they're Rabbit flares VWs are lame 

 

Edited November 12, 2017 by FilthyLittle02

[Bibm5]

Very nice!

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[2002Scoob]

On 11/11/2017 at 10:22 PM, TobyB said:

Mine aren't rabbit.

 

Don't get the sticker.  Just let the car do the talking...

 

heh

 

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In 3 years, Toby... I think this is the first pic I've seen of your car. Does not disappoint

[Bibm5]

 
 
In 3 years, Toby... I think this is the first pic I've seen of your car. Does not disappoint [emoji4]

That car is sick...please tell me you got those wheels under there!

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[2002Scoob]

Me thinks Toby is Trolling, throwing his e46 wheel in there to mess with us

[Bibm5]

Me thinks Toby is Trolling, throwing his e46 wheel in there to mess with us [emoji4]

They kind of look like 4 lug though... Im holding out hope.

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[2002Scoob]

Nope. look closely. They're most definitely 5. Toby has a pretty keen sense of humor. But who knows, I've been wrong before!

Edited November 14, 2017 by 2002Scoob

[hudo12]

On 11/10/2017 at 8:32 PM, Bibm5 said:

There are many threads on turbo style fenders but not nearly as much information on rabbit fenders, and even less info on installing them.
I was hoping that if you have vw rabbit fenders on your car you could post some photos please. A couple Beauty shots and maybe one or two closer up of the front and rear fenders. I know it would have made me feel a lot more confident when figuring out the placement on mine if there was a collection of pics and info.
I'm just about done with mine but still have a little bit of tie in work to do in the rear on the bottoms.
I have 13" wheels on mine now and plan to jump up to 15" further down the road along with sport suspension but for now while I still have this project going I installed wheel spacers to flush the tires up and started the spring cutting process. I cut a half coil today and I'll reassess the height next week.
I don't mind the height now but it would probably look better about an inch lower.
And my apologies if there is already a thread like this that I missed.
Last 2 pics are before I cut springs (just to show my placement).
If anyone is interested here's the fenders I used. They were very cheap, only $115 for all 4!
2 of these
http://www.fixmyrust.com/Item/1975-1984_2_Door_VW_Rabbit__Rear_Wheel_Arch_Passenger_Side
And 2 of these
http://www.fixmyrust.com/Item/1975-1984_2_Door_VW_Rabbit__Rear_Wheel_Arch_Driver_Side

 
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 Are these what the fenders look like in the web add you included above? I am assuming they fit under the fender or inside the fender?

[Bibm5]

 Are these what the fenders look like in the web add you included above? I am assuming they fit under the fender or inside the fender?

Yes, that's what they look like. You cut most of the excess material off before you weld them on though. They go over top of the sheet metal after you cut a good bit of fender out. It's extensive work, definitely not a quick/ simple job. I'm sure a professional body man/ welder would do it different/ better than I did but I'm happy with how they turned out.

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[hudo12]

50 minutes ago, Bibm5 said:

Yes, that's what they look like. You cut most of the excess material off before you weld them on though. They go over top of the sheet metal after you cut a good bit of fender out. It's extensive work, definitely not a quick/ simple job. I'm sure a professional body man/ welder would do it different/ better than I did but I'm happy with how they turned out.

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One more ? Are the rear fenders used for the front as well?

[Bibm5]

One more ? Are the rear fenders used for the front as well?

Yes, you need 2 right rears and 2 left rears. Then you make relief cuts along the edges to make them fit right and weld the seams up. There are 2 videos of people doing the job on YouTube that pretty much made it possible for me to feel confident about doing it myself. If you can't find them I can post links.

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[hudo12]

5 hours ago, Bibm5 said:

Yes, you need 2 right rears and 2 left rears. Then you make relief cuts along the edges to make them fit right and weld the seams up. There are 2 videos of people doing the job on YouTube that pretty much made it possible for me to feel confident about doing it myself. If you can't find them I can post links.

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10-4, I think I’ve watched those. I just don’t know if measurements are necessary or available? Or is it just eye balled? I’ve seen on the turbo fender install that the rear appear to be welded after the cuts are made. The inner sheet metal is welded to the outer fender. I’m assuming the same goes for the metal fenders. I’m more than likely going to have a body shop do it. Hopefully I can find one in my area that is capable of doing so. 02’s are non existent where I live. Thanks for taking the time to pass on the info. BTW, it looks like you did a good job on your. Love the look!

[Bibm5]

10-4, I think I’ve watched those. I just don’t know if measurements are necessary or available? Or is it just eye balled? I’ve seen on the turbo fender install that the rear appear to be welded after the cuts are made. The inner sheet metal is welded to the outer fender. I’m assuming the same goes for the metal fenders. I’m more than likely going to have a body shop do it. Hopefully I can find one in my area that is capable of doing so. 02’s are non existent where I live. Thanks for taking the time to pass on the info. BTW, it looks like you did a good job on your. Love the look!

I searched every thread and could not find any measurements. I went off of the pictures and eyeballed the first front and rear fender. From that I then took precise measurements to copy the placement on the opposite side of the car. I can provide measurements from my car if you would like.
You need to cut the original fenderslips out first before attaching the vw fenders. And you do need to weld the inner and out wheel well pieces together in the rear. It's kind of a pain but it really isn't that bad. In my opinion, if you can afford a shop to do it all, I would. It does feel good to have done it myself but all in all I probably had 100 hrs just in metal work alone. All in awkward, uncomfortable back aching positions.
But now it's over and I'm happy again [emoji16].

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[hudo12]

1 hour ago, Bibm5 said:

I searched every thread and could not find any measurements. I went off of the pictures and eyeballed the first front and rear fender. From that I then took precise measurements to copy the placement on the opposite side of the car. I can provide measurements from my car if you would like.
You need to cut the original fenderslips out first before attaching the vw fenders. And you do need to weld the inner and out wheel well pieces together in the rear. It's kind of a pain but it really isn't that bad. In my opinion, if you can afford a shop to do it all, I would. It does feel good to have done it myself but all in all I probably had 100 hrs just in metal work alone. All in awkward, uncomfortable back aching positions.
But now it's over and I'm happy again .

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Thanks again for the info. I have no clue how to weld, so a shop is going to do it. I think yours look good, and you have ownership in the job. That is awesome to say. Have a great weekend....

[02RESCUE]

Hi-I would like to do this to. so you have to cut the 2002 metal as well? What do you think a body shop would charge? Thanks!