Why the cuts?
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Racer
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From: Escondido, CA
@Mooser I’m amending my answer with a quote from Jonny Cash…
”Uh, what model is it?
Well, it's a '49, '50, '51, '52, '53, '54, '55, '56
'57, '58' 59' automobile
It's a '60, '61, '62, '63, '64, '65, '66, '67
'68, '69, '70 automobile”
” One piece at a time “
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uErKI0zWgjg
”Uh, what model is it?
Well, it's a '49, '50, '51, '52, '53, '54, '55, '56
'57, '58' 59' automobile
It's a '60, '61, '62, '63, '64, '65, '66, '67
'68, '69, '70 automobile”
” One piece at a time “
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uErKI0zWgjg
Melting Slicks
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Hey OP, glad you're bring this one back to life! This thread may be of some help to fit some dust shields. I know your cut out has been modified, but this may be of some value. Best, Paul https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-a-68-a.html
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Racer
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From: Escondido, CA
…this may be of some value. Best, Paul https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...on-a-68-a.html
Melting Slicks
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@Hopper12 Paul, that’s awesome! Thanks for that help! I’m wondering, is this a NOS I should look for? If you were in my shoes (less resto, more mod), would you do the same thing or fab a new design?
PS: a few years later they started attaching the shields with scrivets, or push in rivets. Easier than staples if you really don't care.
Team Owner
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Firewall doesn't have the openings for the wiper door actuator and switches and don't look like they have been covered, just not there makes me believe the firewall was replaced with a later model. The inner fenders look like something someone made not stock, including the brace rod there to the frame
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Racer
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Yankee ingenuity! TBH My mind was going in the same direction. I’m not limited by the same constraints as the late 60’s GM engineers so why not choose the best material for the job. I suppose that’s obvious, but considering I’m starting with “heavily customized”, I suppose the best course is to stay the course!Thanks for the suggestions; I especially like the felt idea. The point is to protect the bay from road debris, yes?
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I would just run with how it is, there's so much modified here that it's better to leave as is. I saw Steve's ad too and thought it would be cool to have something unique. Just get it road worthy and enjoy.
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Exactly! There will be plenty to spend money on once the critical safety items are checked and/or fixed. The splash shields only help keep the engine clean. I do not run them in my 80. They do not (AFAIK) help keep the car cool, as that air will have already passed through the (properly sealed) radiator.
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Racer
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