Mud Flaps - ?? would like ideas

[Print Dad 58]

Hello All,

well today we went to see the car at the body shop and it is coming along.

We are starting to see a completion and it is really looking good.

 

When talking to the owner - I talked about installing "mud flaps"

I had small stainless ones on the car all these years.

I do think they help the lower quarter stay looking clean and

somewhat protected.

 

So - I am wondering should I install new ones of leave off?

 

i asked the guy doing the car and he seemed to think they are

an OK idea - - he is not a huge fan of drilling holes in the quarters

and wants to seal them well if I do decide to use them

 

Has anyone got mud flaps on the rear of their ride?
If so - - could you offer some advice or ideas.

I do not want "Yosemite Sam" type things but something

that would go with the lines of the car.

I see these

 

http://jaegerbrothersauto.com/auto-parts/1969-1970%20Mustang%20Splash%20Guards,%20Full%20Set_212.html

 

but not sure how they attach - perhaps clips or tape just not sure.

I know this may seem like a minor thing to many BUT I really like stone guards on my cars.

PLease advise

 

Thanks - -Jim

[1969_Mach1 333]

Check with NPD. I've seen some in their catalog that snap over the inside edge of the fender lip.  No drilling, etc. into the body. 

[LSG 15]

  Jim, have you read BuckyD's thread ? In project progress he has some mudguards he ran that stayed on at the dragstrip, and I don't remember that he drilled anything.  LSG

[BuckeyeDemon 211]

consider something like 3M paint protection film.

 

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/3M-Automotive/Aftermarket/Our-Brands/Scotchgard-Pro-Series/

[zudman 11]

That 3M film looks like the way to go..All the crap I seam to find around here on the roads, I'm sure it will help...Thanks Buckeye

[Print Dad 58]

Hello All,

First - Thanks to all that took the time to read and/or reply.

 

Buckeye - I had not even thought of going this route. Now I

have to figure the way to go. This product looks amazing and

may be the right way to go. Gonna look into it more - TY

 

I did get a very fast response from jaegre bros, and they will replace

the flap if it falls off. Very nice and I was impressed they wrote back

so fast. Heck I may even go with the flaps and the film for added

protection.

 

I thank everyone - I know this is not a huge deal but after spending 

good money I want the car to last a LONG time

 

Thanks again - -Jim

 

Side note to Pak - Man I am getting sick of snow  - - about

5 feet here in 2 weeks and another 2 storms this week - YUK

[Print Dad 58]

I wanted to add a photo - -this is without the final polish and

all that - coming along

[rangerdoc 22]

The 3M stuff is great. Also, the flaps sold by NPD work really well. I've used both and in fact the combination of the two would be great peace of mind.

[Rsanter 152]

Just use any basic mud flaps you find at the store that look decent to you.

Then hold them on with spring clips. They type you use to hold paper together that you get from the office store.

 

Very common with the show guys that want to drive their car a bit

 

Bob

[MustangBobby 28]

+1 ^^^^^^. That is what I use.  The black metal clips work great.  You can also use old windlace.  Just cut it into a few 2" pieces. One of my buddies went cross country with his for the 50th, and they stayed  the entire way.  And then they are easily removed for a show.

[RPM 1,190]

Mud flaps on a 69 Mustang??? Am I the only one who cringed when they read the thread title?

[Midlife 814]

I think they are really called "quarter panel burn-out debris prevention flaps".

[DarkBuddha 107]

Lol... My '70 had mudflaps (in white no less) and chrome sidepipes when I bought it in '88, and I loved them. There was a time when mudflaps were high style!

[Print Dad 58]

Hello All,

Thanks for so much input on this matter. I realize this is not rocket science BUT

yes I want to maintain the look of the car when we bought it in about 76?

That is why I still run the keystones and use the 8 track  LOL

 

I still have not figured which way to go but am leaning to small mud flaps 

with the 3M protector.

 

Yup I think there will be something on the car for 

 "quarter panel burn-out debris prevention flaps".

Not that my wife likes the burn outs   LOL  but an occasional clutch foot 

slip happens when there is opportunity

 

Be well all - -

Still offering "snow man kits" fro a good price. This is a tuff winter in the Boston Mass area

 

Jim

[1969_Mach1 333]

Your not alone Print Dad.  I like to keep the appearance original or period correct as well on my Mach 1.  I'm still running the chrome Styled Steel Wheels that came originally on my Mach 1.  Plus I recently installed a not original, but period correct, new old stock RCA brand AM/FM 8-track.

[Pakrat 1,043]

Side note to Pak - Man I am getting sick of snow  - - about

5 feet here in 2 weeks and another 2 storms this week - YUK

 

Amen brother, Amen! Though I can't say as a salaried employee that I have been upset my work has had to close at least 4 times now and had just as many 2 hour delay openings as well, especially with my 80 mile one way commute. I have no issues with waking up in the morning to realize that my day will consist of going back to bed, an hour+ of snow removal, watching the price is right with my daughter over lunch and then go sledding for the afternoon followed by cups of cocoa in front of the fire place, especially when it turns what would have been a typical Monday into a 3 day weekend!

 

As for the flaps, I think the ones you posted are a decent option, no drilling and easy to remove seem like the ticket if it is a must have. This isn't the worst look I have seen on a Mustang.

 

[mustangstofear 608]

Just use any basic mud flaps you find at the store that look decent to you.

Then hold them on with spring clips. They type you use to hold paper together that you get from the office store.

 

Very common with the show guys that want to drive their car a bit

 

Bob

That's the way I've done it for years.

[stangs-R-me 120]

I've had the "Ford Accessory" flaps on my car since it was painted Calypso Coral in 1982.

 

A Dark Blue '70 CJ Mach 1 had a set of them in my town before I painted my car and I just loved the clean and simple look with the white Ford Ovals.

 

I don't know if Ford still offers these, but I've got a spare un-opened set for if/when I ever re-paint.  

 

No one ever thought to "clip them on" back in the 80's and I really like this idea better than drilling ... I will probably weld up the holes and go this route when I re-paint.

 

Doug

[jag 10]

Dad, sorry for the really late reply. I use the Jaeger Brothers mud flaps. I love them. I get to the show, the flaps are off in literally 30 seconds. I put them back on when I leave and that takes 1 minute tops.

I would not use anything else. There are no holes to drill or clips to lose.

 

JAG

[rangerdoc 22]

I've used the NPD flaps on all for corners for several years. No issues. They just mount on in 2 seconds and you can remove them whenever you want in 2 seconds. They almost look stock.

[Max Power 74]

Mud flaps on a 69 Mustang??? Am I the only one who cringed when they read the thread title?

You are not the only one...LOL!

 

Although, I have to admit, the cars in this thread look decent.

[alex 18]

What is the link to the NPD mud flaps?  I did not notice a link to them in this thread.

[barnett468 418]

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i think these might look cool on there . . you might have to shorten them a little though.