dogg rescue 222 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 My buddy is looking for a pair of fender flares for his '89 r model does anyone have anything? Are they still available? Does anyone know the part number? The local dealer just gives a dumb look when asking about something that wasn't original to a truck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vladislav 3,012 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 Once I bought an extra hood for my R there were fender flares on it of the style as on the picture you posted. Specially designed and shaped to fit R-model fenders. But I saw plenty of R's/DM's were just a common rubber strip used on 4x4 was attached. Looked quite good being cheap at the same time and no need to make dealers scratching their heads. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to post Share on other sites
harrybarbon 220 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 There is a company here in Aus that makes fiberglass r - model, superliner 1 & 2 and Aus Valueliner fender flares - $Aus 300 plus delivery for the pair and includes rubbers and stainless steel fasteners, 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AZB755V8 644 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 40 minutes ago, harrybarbon said: There is a company here in Aus that makes fiberglass r - model, superliner 1 & 2 and Aus Valueliner fender flares - $Aus 300 plus delivery for the pair and includes rubbers and stainless steel fasteners, I got a pair of those fiberglass flairs for a Superliner2 a few years ago. Price is right at $300 at time the US and Aus dollar were about the same, high but nice quality and fit. I could not find the molder rubber ones that fit nice. The issue is shipping, UPS quoted about $200 for 13lbs/6kg and I said OK. Got the flairs and UPS can back with dimensional weight calculation and bill correction of $612 for shipping. so my flairs cost me over $900 in the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vladislav 3,012 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 3 hours ago, AZB755V8 said: I got a pair of those fiberglass flairs for a Superliner2 a few years ago. Price is right at $300 at time the US and Aus dollar were about the same, high but nice quality and fit. I could not find the molder rubber ones that fit nice. The issue is shipping, UPS quoted about $200 for 13lbs/6kg and I said OK. Got the flairs and UPS can back with dimensional weight calculation and bill correction of $612 for shipping. so my flairs cost me over $900 in the end. Doesn't sound nice. I used to step in such issue since the most parts I buy go from overseas. Do those Aussie flares fit US RW well? Australian and American Superliner hoods were different of the shape of fenders/ We discussed it once on here. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to post Share on other sites
AZB755V8 644 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, Vladislav said: Doesn't sound nice. I used to step in such issue since the most parts I buy go from overseas. Do those Aussie flares fit US RW well? Australian and American Superliner hoods were different of the shape of fenders/ We discussed it once on here. Wheel opening seems to be the same and the flare contour did lineup real close. AUS hoods and cabs sit higher than US models with some differences but wheel openings being very close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Vladislav 3,012 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 18 minutes ago, AZB755V8 said: Wheel opening seems to be the same and the flare contour did lineup real close. AUS hoods and cabs sit higher than US models with some differences but wheel openings being very close. Thanks, got it. Wonder how much would UPS estimate to ship a complete Aussie RW2 hood... Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to post Share on other sites
AZB755V8 644 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Just now, Vladislav said: Thanks, got it. Wonder how much would UPS estimate to ship a complete Aussie RW2 hood... Easier and cheaper to get a new Jones hood, think they still make them and ship it from the US. You just cut out the opening you need and paint if you don't what it white. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
41chevy 10,263 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 A good 4x4 shop has the universal rubber flares in rolls that you can purchase by the foot. They come in different flare widths also. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to post Share on other sites
Vladislav 3,012 Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 5 minutes ago, AZB755V8 said: Easier and cheaper to get a new Jones hood, think they still make them and ship it from the US. You just cut out the opening you need and paint if you don't what it white. I like the Aussie hood look. The headlight are mounted lower on it. Also Aussie RW was built using R-model frame rails I have an extra set of. The cab used was also a stock R-model cab, not American Superliner one. I have a spare one either. So seems like one attractive idea to assemble a replica... with RH steering and dash to be correct All that would be a difficult deal if look the things real. In my situation seems more reasonable to buy a complete MH cabover and install R-model cab and US RW hood imported. I have a track on a couple such cabovers in the country. Another option is to find a good (and long enought) Superliner frame in the States and ship it in a container what costs reasonable. But right at the moment I try to avoid initiating this entertainment being sure I should finish two current big projects before. And those are taking critically lot of time. So no Superliner building so far. I only collected a RD cab, 12 speed gearbox, couple extra sets of rears, NOS bumper... Ok, never mind. No frame and hood so far Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post 70mackMB 515 Posted January 21, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 21, 2019 Once apon a time Mack had it in different lengths l think. l had to get some for my first MB. This is the MB l have now .....Hippy 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrybarbon 220 Posted February 1, 2019 Share Posted February 1, 2019 When I have bought parts from USA, I have asked supplier to forward by US mail and it has been very reasonable and quick - 3 days. When the supplier has shipped via UPS - open the cheque book. So maybe consider Aust post to send to USA, I think it would be lot cheaper than UPS An R model hood would be expensive to ship, because it would have to go into a shipping container, although depending where the container has to go, we ship 1000's of empty containers out of Aust to rest of the world, heard a box to China was around $50 Aus 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hdfx81 20 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 On 1/21/2019 at 8:56 AM, harrybarbon said: There is a company here in Aus that makes fiberglass r - model, superliner 1 & 2 and Aus Valueliner fender flares - $Aus 300 plus delivery for the pair and includes rubbers and stainless steel fasteners, Do you have the name of the company that makes these flares for a Superliner2? I know Hi-Way truck accessories carries them but they are $800+ aus which comes to $500+ US without shipping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrybarbon 220 Posted March 4, 2020 Share Posted March 4, 2020 I will make some enquiries and see what is available and price today and respond shortly. Postage could go Australia post and then into US post once it arrives in USA. When I bought our modern steering frame for our B model custom, the supplier at my request sent via US mail, cost was about $US 20 and best part was I ordered and paid on a Friday and it arrived at my home in Melb Aust next Tuesday, yet smaller box of items from US via UPS took nearly 3 weeks 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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