What are these?

[msbaugh]

Sorry no pictures for you.  Just had to draw people in.  I can take some if it helps though.

There are rubber "covers" on the inside of the fender behind the shock tower, one on each side.  Looks like access windows or something.  What are these called and what are they for?  Would it be smart to remove them to help reduce engine bay heat?

[roadman5312]

Access to upper control arm adjusting bolts for wheel alignment. should be 2 each side, front, back.

[brads70]

These?
http://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product_info.php/inner-fender-apron/e-body/p/70-74-e-body-front-inner-fender-covers/cPath/347_134_269_447/products_id/8836

http://www.rosevillemoparts.com/product_info.php/p/70-e-body-inner-fender-rubber-shields-w-clips/products_id/8234

[anlauto]

Yup...Metal on the front, rubber on the back !

[roadman5312]

Don't think removing them will help much with heat removal, would help with dirt, mud, water getting in engine bay.

[msbaugh]

Makes perfect since! I was just curious. Thanks guys

[DocMel]

Believe it or not, it will relieve some heat if removed.  By mistake I didnt reinstall mine after a front end rebuild almost 2 years ago. I have a digital temp gauge, and it does wrk.  I dont get any more dirt under the hood than I did before.  Some dust maybe, but mud and dirt, no.

[msbaugh]

 

Believe it or not, it will relieve some heat if removed.  By mistake I didnt reinstall mine after a front end rebuild almost 2 years ago. I have a digital temp gauge, and it does wrk.  I dont get any more dirt under the hood than I did before.  Some dust maybe, but mud and dirt, no.

I might try it. Obviously it's right behind the front tire so it will pick up some dirt. The kicker for me is that it's the exact spot where my fuel line is closest to the headers. It might help me combat vapor lock

[brads70]

maybe build a type of scoop that will bolt in place , to keep most of the dirt out? 

[roadman5312]

maybe build a type of scoop that will bolt in place , to keep most of the dirt out? 

                    Thats a great idea, rearward facing scoop that pulls heat out as the car is moving.  Hmmmmmm.

[brads70]

You could get really silly and incorporate bilge pump blowers like race cars use for cooling brakes. 

[CudamanTom]

Sorry no pictures for you.  Just had to draw people in.  I can take some if it helps though.

There are rubber "covers" on the inside of the fender behind the shock tower, one on each side.  Looks like access windows or something.  What are these called and what are they for?  Would it be smart to remove them to help reduce engine bay heat?

You need to make another post and fast. Your current post number is 666. 

[msbaugh]

Ahhhhhh

[msbaugh]

Time to Fab up a rear facing scoop lol.

[CudamanTom]

Ahhhhhh

Whew, that was close.