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Ford 1963 thunderbird fender skirt seals4/15/2024 I dont like the look with the trim on both and want to remove the SS trim on the fender. My car still has both the SS trim on the fender and on the skirt. If after all repairs have been completed and sway bars do not correct the problem it is more than likely previous damage that was not properly repaired. I purchased 66 convertible a while back and it appears to have come from the factory without skirts, but someone added them along the way. If after considering this information and making proper repairs and the rub still exists, I suggest the following: (a) After the above repairs in most cases rear sway bars properly installed will correct the problem.The body will not usually shift enough to effect clearance. The body can be moved ever so slightly on the frame if all body mounts are loose. The spring perches would have to be relocated. The rear axle cannot be moved enough to effect clearance. All models have approximately 1″ clearance between the tire and the inner skirt edge at the bottom rear with radial tires. Spring pads to axle perches worn and U bolts loose allow the body to shift when making turns.Body damage that has been repaired without regard to maintaining proper clearance is a common cause for fender skirt rub.The 1955/56 skirts have a shorter locking arm and when installed on a 1957 model the end of the locking arm is closer to the side wall on 14″ tires and will rub. The 1957 skirts will work on 1955/56 models. Radials should be 205/75R/56 models and 205/75R models, radials are also slightly wider. In addition if your Thunderbird is equipped with 70 series tires they have exceeded their age limitation and should be removed for safety reasons. Wrong tire size ( 6:70 x 15″ for 1955/56, 7:50 x 14″ 1957) the old 70 series are usually too wide and will rub.Refer to the restoration manual for proper wheel identification. Wrong wheels sometimes have the wrong off set, which moves the wheel closer to the fender skirts.Wrong wheels (max width from inside bead to bead 5″) 7.1955/56 models are less likely to rub and usually have more sever problems if they rub. 1955/56 models should measure approximately 24″ from the center of the tail lamp to the ground. Weak springs,1957 models should measure approx 27″ from the ground to the center of the tail lamp lens. Don't hesitate to call for your specific Fender Skirt and Model needs or Hardware & Rubber Gaskets.Īlso for any of your VW Air Cooled Parts, visit our sister company. Our comprehensive inventory of New Old Stock & Used Original Fender Skirts makes us the Biggest Supplier in North America. We also stock a line of Metal Reproductions Fender Skirts. These are exact duplicates of OEM, Fox Craft or of Custom designed. Glass-Action/Fender Skirts manufactures most of the popular Fender Skirts in fiberglass with metal hardware and clips for clamp- on installation without drilling. We too, wish Reg and Mary a happy retirement. He is a walking knowledge of Classic Cars and of course Fender Skirts! We will keep the name Fender Skirt Depot, answering the phone Glass-Action/Fender Skirts. We wish Bill a wonderful retirement and hope to talk often. We moved into a new larger building in Sept 2018 to accommodate both companies. All of the massive inventory was trucked from Ca. In August of 2018, Glass-Action, LLC purchased Fender Skirt Depot. Front Fender Apron To Frame Seals - Front - 1955-57 Ford Thunderbird Part. Fender Skirt Depot now has the largest inventory of OEM Metal Fender Skirts and Foxcraft Skirts in the World! Website may not show everything we have, so please call or email to see if we have them for your car or truck.
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