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In the fall of 2019 I found the 1984 Super Seven Sports Car company Lotus 7 S3 at Sodo-Moto in Seattle Washington. After negotiation and...

Saturday, January 2, 2021

rear fenders

Started to widen rear fenders to match tire sidewall. 

step 1 remove fenders  

step 2 wire mesh template

remount fender to check template and adjust

Xps rigid foam template.  Next step is to seal and fiberglass into place.  Then remove fender and complete fiberglass work.

Test fit fender.
Seal and final fit is done.

polyester resin is in place

fiberglass in place and now top coat before primer

couple layers of sandable primer

Finished  fiberglass,  paint then remount fender.

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  1. ChosenMay 24, 2025 at 11:38 AM

    Really interesting blog Bob. I am the new owner of the #14 Car. On mine the fenders stick out at least an inch past the sidewall which I find doesn't look the best. Are those the factory wheels for your car?

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