[fs308]

are they actually needed? are they structural at all? one of mine has some good rust and i am wondering if i can just cut them out

 

[87redt-top]

if you intend to race and cage it, i dont see why you do need them. keep in mind its what holds your front fascia. if you drive on the streets, your car is a hazzard to yourself as the have crush zones to absorb energy in a crash. so for a track only car, rebrace to hold your rad support and strut towers, if not, needs new sheet metal and only a licensed body technician can do frame work as it is considered structural.

 

[fs308]

i think we are talking about different things

the parts that are missing so you can see the tires is what i am talking about

 

[mxnate116]

they keep some of the crap out of your engine bay and help clean it up if done right

hers a thread about smoothing out the engine bay it may help,

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/5-0-mustangs/114527-smoothing-engine-bay-pics.html

 

[95StangMX]

mine on my truck were destroyed in an accident, and when we rebuilt the front i forgot to order them but I wont drive it when its raining, and it gets dirty a hell of a lot faster in there

 

[flyin ryan]

cut them out and fill them in with vinyl carbon fiber

 

[M L Struck]

Just weld in some 18 gage sheet metal in there place or make aluminum plates to cover the ugly.

It will take a lot to cover all the ugly in that pic.(LOL)

 

[fs308]

thats not my car just an example.

thats why i am wondering about it

 

[flyin ryan]

I don't recall the website but there's a place that sells nice replacements that aren't that expansive or there's LMR's
Mustang Fender Aprons at LRS - Same Day Shipping!

 

[fs308]

my brother sent me this
Aluminum Engine Bay Panels, Rear Seat Deletes, Door Panels, and more for your Mustang

 

[M L Struck]

that's good lookin stuff

 

[fs308]

its a shame your so far away or i would say we could race. your about 5hrs away

 

[1sl0w88]

my brother sent me this
Aluminum Engine Bay Panels, Rear Seat Deletes, Door Panels, and more for your Mustang

Those would save an ass load of time if you wanted a smooth bay.