Topic: 70 Mach 1 wheel well detail

[DaveF]

I would really like to see examples of some correctly detailed wheel wells / fender wells. I?m looking for instructions on sound deadener /paint and overspray in these areas. I have looked at the MCA judging guide but I need more information. Thanks

[CharlesTurner]

Would be best to include details about your car in your signature or mention the build date and assembly plant.

[J_Speegle]

Don't use the MCA rules for details like this. They are some what generic and in other areas just wrong as far as originality

Post the plant and when the car was built like Charles provided above and we can go from there

[DaveF]

Okay, It was Metuchen built. The date was 9/5/1969. If you need more info let me know.

[J_Speegle]

Okay, It was Metuchen built. The date was 9/5/1969. If you need more info let me know.

Thanks so focusing on very early examples

Note:In most if not all of the pictures the front and rear splash shield are not on the examples so we see pretty sharp edges at the front of the wheel well and at the rear we see the edge of the cowl but not the shield. In both areas the sound deadener pattern continued to on the splash shield with the goal to cover the shield and add some sealant to the joint where the shield and the inside of the fenders met. This was not always completed mostly at the front outer edge to fender joint.

Sound deadener was applied directly over the inner fender panels that were painted semi-gloss black earlier in the process and after the car was pretty much complete with the front wheels yet install or in place it appears. Or at least that makes the application process for us much easier








Drivers side







Bottom of the fender often got a pass of the application wand as shown in the example below




Hope this helps