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Offline wantone

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WHAT IS THIS???
« on: April 24, 2015 - 02:09:58 PM »
Anybody recognize this on a 71 barracuda?  318 motor
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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #1 on: April 24, 2015 - 02:26:21 PM »
K-member splash shield.  There is one on each side.  Some cars only had one on the passengers side.  I thought I lost the one for the drivers side but there are no holes in the frame for one.

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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #2 on: April 24, 2015 - 04:01:44 PM »
WoW - Super cool!   Thanks for the assist.
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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2015 - 04:54:27 PM »

They are supposed to be affixed to the inner fender via clips, not hanging like that.

http://www.hooverautoparts.com/products/Body/150901.php

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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2015 - 05:08:16 PM »
Two different parts being discussed.  The OP's picture shows the plastic K-member shields.  HP's link is for the rubber inner fender shields.  The plastic K-member shields are riveted to the bottom side of the frame rail.(bolted to the frame on later years instead of rivets)
« Last Edit: April 24, 2015 - 05:09:57 PM by burdar »

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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #5 on: April 24, 2015 - 06:26:48 PM »
does anybody have a better picture of the splash shields in place?  I just found a pair and I am not sure exactly where they go. I have a 71 cuda.  Are they bolted or riveted?   Thanks
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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #6 on: April 24, 2015 - 06:42:24 PM »
70's and early 71's riveted, later cars bolted, but burdar is going to tell me I'm wrong in 73 cars... :smilielol:
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« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2015 - 10:03:09 PM »
70's and early 71's riveted, later cars bolted, but burdar is going to tell me I'm wrong in 73 cars... :smilielol:

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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #8 on: April 25, 2015 - 12:55:26 AM »
Anyone know what the correct rivets are?

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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #9 on: April 25, 2015 - 04:23:50 AM »
Anyone know what the correct rivets are?

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Take a look at these, everyone is selling them if you order the whole splash shield package...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/66-74-Mopar-A-B-E-Body-Cuda-Challenger-GTX-K-Frame-Splash-Shield-Rivets-/381216724029?hash=item58c249943d&vxp=mtr

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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #10 on: April 25, 2015 - 12:27:27 PM »
Hmm: I'll have to climb under the car and have a look. I might have some of those I bought years ago to install the Air Grabber ducting in my 69 X. They were readily available in snowmobile shops.

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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #11 on: April 25, 2015 - 03:52:32 PM »
Just use self tapping bolts instead of the rivets and save yourself a headache!

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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #12 on: April 27, 2015 - 12:56:01 PM »
Bolts on my 73.

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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #13 on: April 27, 2015 - 09:21:19 PM »
Bolts on my 73.
Mine too. Using rivets is just asking for trouble IMO. Unless 100% stock is your goal.  :2cents:

I don't recognize the shield you have there though. My splash shields are further back, behind the K, or up in front. No holes in mine where that one seems to be.
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Re: WHAT IS THIS???
« Reply #14 on: April 27, 2015 - 09:36:03 PM »
The picture is deceiving....They mount on the frame between the two K Frame bolts on each side.
I'm glad burdar confirmed that the newer ones use bolts as well....I'm never sure when it comes to 73-74 stuff.
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