WHA???? Year Requirements for a Flared Speedster???

Gerd had a mild flare. The more recent Super Wides like Troy and I have were pre 70 and I think swing axles. Mine for sure is a 66. Billy B also did a Super Wide last year that was recelty for sale on Ebay. Does the big rear end make any diferrence?

"Does the big rear end make any difference?"

I'd have to say it depends on the woman, IMHO!

Dr. Evil are we talking J-Lo or Kardashian?

Yech to both. We are talking figuratively, though. If either one of them were actually in front of me, I'm sure they'd be just fine!

I'd really like to make the girl in this videos aquaintance, though.
Something about leather and long dark hair:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVxt-Qr8ml0

The song is a bit redneck but who cares about the song anyway?

DS

I built and have a CMC flared on a 1976 pan...no problems. Why not asked whoever told you this what the problem would be with a pan newer than 1973? I am assuming you are in the US and not talking to a foreign manufacturer - although I doubt that would make a difference.

Mine is a 1969 and it has IRS, but I think the IRS was a modification that Kirk made, because I specified that when I ordered it. I'm also 99% sure Billy's widebody was also IRS, but his was built on a 1971 VW pan.

IRS standard from 69 on in US, actually there were some 68s with it also.

Not only was it standard from late-1968 on, but it's also a major PITA to add IRS to a swing-axle pan and get it all straight. You must add forward attach points for the rear diagonal arms and THOSE determine the rear wheel alignment.

There is NO tangible difference in a "standard", IRS, non-McPherson-strut pan from 1969 - 1977.

This builder, (as we all know) is blowing smoke out of an oriface and hoping you'll believe him.

So think about this: What's the supposed big deal with a flared body? The pan/frame outline (that which fits directly to the pan) is identical between the "classic" and "flared" cars. All that's different is a little more fiberglass sticking out at the wheel arches. THAT has nothing to do with the pan configuration.

This has been resolved. I heard back from the vendor and they corrected their previous statement. The flared body will fit as long as its not a Super Beetle