splash shield seals
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Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
splash shield seals
There is a triangular splash shield in front of each #1 body mount. The metal shields have a rubber seal along one edge that was stapled on by the factory. What have you guys used to attach new seals to the shields? My originals are dried out and falling off, I have new seals from ZIP.
Le Mans Master
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From: Syracuse NY
If you want an original look use tiewire, the stuff Iron workers use to tie rerod together.
My 68 has the splash sheilds on the inner fenders mounted with staples.
I bought new sheilds from Dr. Rebuild and ordered their staple material for an extra dollar only to find that it was simply tiewire that I could've got off just about every job I've ever been on. It doesn't cost anywhere near a buck a foot either.
My 68 has the splash sheilds on the inner fenders mounted with staples.
I bought new sheilds from Dr. Rebuild and ordered their staple material for an extra dollar only to find that it was simply tiewire that I could've got off just about every job I've ever been on. It doesn't cost anywhere near a buck a foot either.
Burning Brakes
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From: Tyler Texas
"If you want an original look use tiewire, the stuff Iron workers use to tie rerod together.
My 68 has the splash sheilds on the inner fenders mounted with staples.
I bought new sheilds from Dr. Rebuild and ordered their staple material for an extra dollar only to find that it was simply tiewire that I could've got off just about every job I've ever been on. It doesn't cost anywhere near a buck a foot either"
I agree with the comments of DZRick. I was just looking at my passenger side splash shield the other day when I took it off to access the AC system from underneath. Factory used staple type fastners. Could probably slide the rubber seals on the shields and only use a strong adhesive to hold them on/in place. Otherwise, use thin wire as DZRick suggested. Anything would look as good as the factory method!
My 68 has the splash sheilds on the inner fenders mounted with staples.
I bought new sheilds from Dr. Rebuild and ordered their staple material for an extra dollar only to find that it was simply tiewire that I could've got off just about every job I've ever been on. It doesn't cost anywhere near a buck a foot either"
I agree with the comments of DZRick. I was just looking at my passenger side splash shield the other day when I took it off to access the AC system from underneath. Factory used staple type fastners. Could probably slide the rubber seals on the shields and only use a strong adhesive to hold them on/in place. Otherwise, use thin wire as DZRick suggested. Anything would look as good as the factory method!
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Team Owner
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From: Springfield MO
St. Jude Donor '07
Thanks for the ideas...I might go with the pop rivets. Seems like a fairly foolproof way to get it done. Originality isn't a concern, this car has a severe identity crisis. 
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I agree, like most above, I also bought Doc's wire, but found the easiest way is just use black weatherstrip adhesive. Put a liberal amount in the rubber channel and on both sides of the receiving metal edge, and let set a few minutes. Place the rubber on the shield and place a three inch strip of box tape over the flat face of the rubber and mount the shield. This will keep the rubber from coming off, and now you can place the tape ends to hold it where you want it. Remove the tape the next day and the rubber will stay where you taped it.
Unles you have a staple machine, getting them to look right by hand isn't easy. Unless you are going for NCRS points, it is a waste of effort IMO.
Unles you have a staple machine, getting them to look right by hand isn't easy. Unless you are going for NCRS points, it is a waste of effort IMO.
