I am reposting this as I have had 2 different answers. My 67 C-2 passenger side splash shield has a slight "V" in it extending from the front bolt hole to about half way back. I got posts of it being flat on a 67 to a post of it having a slight "V" on a 65 C-2. Could it be that if they did not fit they were slightly bent? I would like more comments if I could before re-installing and or flattening it. Also what are the repros like? Thank you to those that have already posted. Dale
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Re: 67 C-2 splash panels
The repro's are flat, at least the large inner shields. The small outer shields are flat as well however they also have a 90 degree flange at the front. -
Re: 67 C-2 splash panels
The repro's are flat, at least the large inner shields. The small outer shields are flat as well however they also have a 90 degree flange at the front.Comment
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Re: 67 C-2 splash panels
The repo's are flat material painted semi gloss. I believe you'll find that when you install the splash shield it will need a slight bend in it because the frame area it is fastened to, has a bend. Just hold it against the mounting points and I believe you'll see what I'm talking about. When I installed my repo's (original had been damaged by a curb or something) they were flat. I just bolted them in place....Comment
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Re: 67 C-2 splash panels
The repo's are flat material painted semi gloss. I believe you'll find that when you install the splash shield it will need a slight bend in it because the frame area it is fastened to, has a bend. Just hold it against the mounting points and I believe you'll see what I'm talking about. When I installed my repo's (original had been damaged by a curb or something) they were flat. I just bolted them in place....Comment
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C2 splash panels; large or small?
Dale,
I think there is some confusion about whether you're talking about the large splash shields, which are flat, or the small ones which have a 90 degree bend along one edge.
GaryComment
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C2 splash panels; large or small?
Dale,
I think there is some confusion about whether you're talking about the large splash shields, which are flat, or the small ones which have a 90 degree bend along one edge.
GaryComment
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Re: C2 splash panels; large or small?
Gary, the large triangle panels that attach to the bottom of the frame behind the front wheel.Comment
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Re: C2 splash panels; large or small?
Gary, the large triangle panels that attach to the bottom of the frame behind the front wheel.Comment
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Re: 67 C-2 splash panels
Dale,
I just returned from the garage with my original, '65, passenger side splash shield. It has a slight "V" shape to it and does not look like it has ever been damaged.
The "V" is in the area of the inboard, slotted hole. It begins about six inches from the slotted hole and continues toward the front of the car for about eight inches. It is a gentle rolling bend. Not a bend like you would get from a press brake.
When the shield is lying on the floor, it humps up about a half inch at the rear and about three-quarters of an inch on the inboard side of the car. My slightly "V'ed" shield fits perfectly and I would never make any attempt to flatten it.
By the way, my March 3-4, AO Smith body build number is K101. it is written vertically with somekind of black marker on the pass side kick up panel.
Hope the info on the shield is helpful.
Best regards,
Gene B.Comment
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Re: 67 C-2 splash panels
Dale,
I just returned from the garage with my original, '65, passenger side splash shield. It has a slight "V" shape to it and does not look like it has ever been damaged.
The "V" is in the area of the inboard, slotted hole. It begins about six inches from the slotted hole and continues toward the front of the car for about eight inches. It is a gentle rolling bend. Not a bend like you would get from a press brake.
When the shield is lying on the floor, it humps up about a half inch at the rear and about three-quarters of an inch on the inboard side of the car. My slightly "V'ed" shield fits perfectly and I would never make any attempt to flatten it.
By the way, my March 3-4, AO Smith body build number is K101. it is written vertically with somekind of black marker on the pass side kick up panel.
Hope the info on the shield is helpful.
Best regards,
Gene B.Comment
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Re: 67 C-2 splash panels
Gene,That is exactly the description and the measurements I get on my 67 passenger side splash shield. I wonder if some of the C-2's have the "V" bend or all of them. More responses maybe? Thank you DaleComment
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Re: 67 C-2 splash panels
Gene,That is exactly the description and the measurements I get on my 67 passenger side splash shield. I wonder if some of the C-2's have the "V" bend or all of them. More responses maybe? Thank you DaleComment
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Made flat; then conformed to installed geometry
Dale,
My guess is the shields were manufactured flat and took on whatever bend they had to to conform to the non-planar installed geometry.
GaryComment
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Made flat; then conformed to installed geometry
Dale,
My guess is the shields were manufactured flat and took on whatever bend they had to to conform to the non-planar installed geometry.
GaryComment
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