Topic: 67/8 Original Appearance Splash Shield Rubber -- any interest?

[Bossbill]

I've found someone who could possibly make the original looking and correct thickness front wheel well splash shield rubber, at least for 67/8

I've compared the new rubber with some really nice looking original thread embedded rubber that I have and it looks and feels the part. However, my sample size is really small. Before I continue much further down this path I'd first like to hold and see other samples. And to gauge interest.

Right now my interest is in 67/8s.  I checked on a 66 SJ rear shield and found a 'V' pattern on the small top section, but the sides looked somewhat similar.

So let's put it this way:
1. Any interest in a 67/8 set of rubber, front and rear?
2. Price point?
3. Any other years that use this material?

[edit: add pic of sample]

Top piece with holes is original part from a 67 SJ car. Only cleaned. It's on the brittle side.
Middle piece is from a Dearborn shield I bought online. It appears to be the right material. I think someone used a bit of rubber shine on it.
Last piece is sample of new stuff.

[bullitt68]

I've found someone who could possibly make the original looking and correct thickness front wheel well splash shield rubber, at least for 67/8

I've compared the new rubber with some really nice looking original thread embedded rubber that I have and it looks and feels the part. However, my sample size is really small. Before I continue much further down this path I'd first like to hold and see other samples. And to gauge interest.

Right now my interest is in 67/8s.  I checked on a 66 SJ rear shield and found a 'V' pattern on the small top section, but the sides looked somewhat similar.

So let's put it this way:
1. Any interest in a 67/8 set of rubber, front and rear?
2. Price point?
3. Any other years that use this material?

I am interested Bill. Do you have a sample of the material. I would love to have a better option as the repro stuff is very generic, while functional I am sure. I have the original shields on side of only, but would want to replace front & rear both sides

[Bossbill]

I edited the first post to include a picture of material with other original pieces.

The new stuff bends correctly and is also the same thickness as original.

[bullitt68]

I edited the first post to include a picture of material with other original pieces.

The new stuff bends correctly and is also the same thickness as original.

I like it. Looks great. When will you have the kits available I will take a set

[Bossbill]

Thanks for your interest. However, right now I'm just gauging interest.

I'm also looking for verification from the experts -- you know who you are -- that these are superior to the current set and would be considered a better replacement for concours.
I would think the current flat rubber replacements might warrant at least a mention or deduction in judging as they do not look correct.

BTW, I will not be offering these personally. I have an interest in this topic since I find the current replacements too incorrect for my use. I'm trying to work with a vendor to see if they will produce these.
My part is to make sure these are the factory correct size and I will create the CAD drawing.

I'm missing a factory correct piece for the right (pax) side front. It can be torn. I just need the "L" piece on that side for a pattern.

PM me if you have one for a 67.

[67gtasanjose]

Out of curiosity, who's Rubber Repro Kits did you find to be inferior? I assembled my shield rubber kits last year and wasn't disappointed in anything except the rivet wire diameter. I simply made new rivets out of correct diameter wire. I thought the material to be very much the same as the originals...adequate, not noticing any problems with it (and I think I am pickey). Did I miss something? Thickness of material for example? I think I bought the kit from NPD, if it wasn't NPD it would have been Va. Classic but one of those two. I can look back through my purchase history and verify if needed.

[CharlesTurner]

NPD sells a splash rubber kit that looks very similar to pics in the first post.  I have seem variance in the material type over the production years and assembly plants... thin to thick, coarse to smooth.

[Bossbill]

I've noticed that my 66 rear shield rubber is thinner, flatter and with much less definition than my 67. I only have one sample.
The top piece on the 66 is really odd.

As for the 67, I'll try NPD's version.