1962, inner fender splash shield question...

[icetech]

So, i finlly pulled my front clip off and there are big splash shields in front of the doors.. are those suppopsed to be removed before the fenders then put in once the fender is in place? I'm pretty sure that's correct want to make sure before i fight with them...
I also found what looked like weatherstrip foam in there, Is there a specific thickness i should look for? I assume tha'ts to keep it from rubbing/squeaking and such?

 

[493 Mike]

I can't address the foam but, install the fenders and adjust them before the splash shields. That will let you set the shields to the contour of the fenders. The shields have large holes to vary placement and fender washers to cover the holes. Place the rubber seals facing the tire, both front and rear shields.
Mike

 

[icetech]

I can't address the foam but, install the fenders and adjust them before the splash shields. That will let you set the shields to the contour of the fenders. The shields have large holes to vary placement and fender washers to cover the holes. Place the rubber seals facing the tire, both front and rear shields.
Mike
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Thanks mike, mine didn't have those seals.. will come up with something

 

[Dave6T4]

Thanks mike, mine didn't have those seals.. will come up with something

Detroit Musclecar Technologies have all the splash pan rubber seals.

 

[icetech]

Detroit Musclecar Technologies have all the splash pan rubber seals.

Ahh thanks, they are like 10 miles from me and i always forget

 

[moparmarks]

Yep DMT.

 

[abloch]

Mine had the foam/weatherstripping along the edge of the splash shield. I sourced weatherstripping from the local hardware store and you are correct. It allows you to get the shield nice and snug without rubbing or squeaking. Get something around 3/4 of an inch think. Did you get the sponge foam block that goes in the top corner?

 

[icetech]

Mine had the foam/weatherstripping along the edge of the splash shield. I sourced weatherstripping from the local hardware store and you are correct. It allows you to get the shield nice and snug without rubbing or squeaking. Get something around 3/4 of an inch think. Did you get the sponge foam block that goes in the top corner?View attachment 1453021

Ahhh that explains it... i found the block on the floor.. had no idea where it went now i know

 

[493 Mike]

My 65 Belvedere was different. No foam and clip retained, molded rubber seals.
Mike