Author Topic: "69 Front fender splash apron staples  (Read 5777 times)

dale_z28

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"69 Front fender splash apron staples
« on: June 16, 2016, 01:19:51 AM »
Which way do they point? Ends bent over into engine compartment, or into wheel house? I know the rubber goes on the outside (in the wheelhouse), just not sure about the staples. Thanks!
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Re: "69 Front fender splash apron staples
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2016, 01:51:08 AM »
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Re: "69 Front fender splash apron staples
« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2016, 01:44:01 PM »
Here are a couple pics of mine:



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Re: "69 Front fender splash apron staples
« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2016, 02:05:58 PM »
Perfect! Thanks very much, just the information I needed!
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Re: "69 Front fender splash apron staples
« Reply #4 on: June 16, 2016, 08:15:44 PM »
Dale, review how the staple on back side looked as it is somewhat unique. I spent time working to duplicate & not difficult but it takes a little tome and practice. I used a needle nose to curl as originals but it takes another set of hands to keep staple taunt while curling one end at a time.
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Re: "69 Front fender splash apron staples
« Reply #5 on: June 17, 2016, 11:40:12 PM »
Dale, review how the staple on back side looked as it is somewhat unique. I spent time working to duplicate & not difficult but it takes a little tome and practice. I used a needle nose to curl as originals but it takes another set of hands to keep staple taunt while curling one end at a time.
Thanks, yes, we figured we'd need the extra hands so my brother went over (today was the day, in fact) to get the aprons on. I don't imagine the curls are perfect, but I'm so anxious to get the car home I don't want to open my mouth about another detail!
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