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Old Jan 11, 2025 | 05:59 PM
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Hi guys! Getting ready to redo the engine compartment before dropping in the new motor and tranny, i need to order theses rubber covers that keep the dirt out from the wheel Wells but can not find anything online that helps me figure out what they are called? I tried 'rubber things that keep dirt out in the front wheel well interiors' but came up blank..

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Old Jan 11, 2025 | 06:05 PM
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inner fender control arm flaps
https://www.corvettecentral.com/c3-6...bdust%2bshield
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these, not expensive things also called rubber things that keep the dust out.
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Old Jan 11, 2025 | 07:17 PM
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It looks like your current ones are a little worse for the wear, but don’t forget, when you get new ones the “ears” fold into the control arms themselves. I see them all the time with the ears out in the open.


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Originally Posted by Piersonpie
It looks like your current ones are a little worse for the wear, but don’t forget, when you get new ones the “ears” fold into the control arms themselves. I see them all the time with the ears out in the open.

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Unlike the foam around the radiator, your car will work just fine without these.
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And if you drive it in the rain, your engine compartment will be a MESS....
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Drive it in the rain??????☔️
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Originally Posted by Piersonpie
I would never

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The ears on mine like to jump out due to the 'wind' provided by the fan.............actually, just one side does, can't remember which right now.......
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also called dust shields
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