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bo8109b · 11-20-2013, 09:00 PM

Installed a pair of fender skirts on my '48 Merc that have been off the car 30 years. They look good straight on but up close both appear to be away from the fenders midway about an 1/8". Am I being too finiky or are they suppose to be tight all around? Carl

1963turnerjohn · 11-20-2013, 09:41 PM

Hi Carl - my 41s are a bit away from the bodywork as well - a bit less the 1/8" this is due to the gasket though. You are right - skirts just look very smart on the old girls don't they!
Best
John

laryh · 11-21-2013, 08:05 PM

The skirts on my 48 Merc are away from the body like yours and as John said it is due to the gasket. That is a good thing because the paint on the fenders does not get scratched etc.

Vic Piano · 11-22-2013, 06:35 AM

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Our '47 Ford skirts fit the same way. I don't think any "Fat Fender" Ford or Merc is fully dressed if it's not wearing skirts.

11-20-2013, 09:00 PM	#1
bo8109b Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: New Glarus, WI Posts: 142	Fender Skirts Installed a pair of fender skirts on my '48 Merc that have been off the car 30 years. They look good straight on but up close both appear to be away from the fenders midway about an 1/8". Am I being too finiky or are they suppose to be tight all around? Carl

11-20-2013, 09:41 PM	#2
1963turnerjohn Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Ann Arbor / Canton Michigan Posts: 318	Re: Fender Skirts Hi Carl - my 41s are a bit away from the bodywork as well - a bit less the 1/8" this is due to the gasket though. You are right - skirts just look very smart on the old girls don't they! Best John

11-21-2013, 08:05 PM	#3
laryh Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: western Pa. Posts: 72	Re: Fender Skirts The skirts on my 48 Merc are away from the body like yours and as John said it is due to the gasket. That is a good thing because the paint on the fenders does not get scratched etc.

11-22-2013, 06:35 AM	#4
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: Fender Skirts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Our '47 Ford skirts fit the same way. I don't think any "Fat Fender" Ford or Merc is fully dressed if it's not wearing skirts. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.