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Old 03-03-2019, 08:46 AM   #5
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Default Re: Splash aprons need replacement

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Originally Posted by BRENT in 10-uh-C View Post
John, even the best available body aprons are only 'fair' at best. There is much work that must be done for the reproduction aprons to mimic originals in fit and form. The lip in the bottom is incorrectly shaped, the mounting holes must be punched, and the ends must be fit to the fenders which involves quite a bit of metalwork.


I know you have studied the originals in detail....but at least one more recent reproduction has the offset flange at the rear...without that flange, it was almost impossible to get a good fit with the rear fender.
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