Dust shields

[4129R]

Does the original "cardboard" stuff have a name? . . a trade name, perhaps?
It looks like the same material used on the closing cover arrangement over the radiator hoses, yes?

It looks like linoleum to me.

It is some woven sheet material, about 3mm thick.

[Gary t]

I think I will see if I can get paint the stick to the polyethylene sheet that I have. It has two things going for it, I have it, and it is very tough stuff.

[4129R]

I am surprised Chunky didn't use 1/8" plywood, light, and cheap. Cover that with black underseal, and it would last a fair time.

[BDA]

I don't know what the originals were made of but it seemed to me that it was something like cardboard covered with underseal. Cheaper than even 1/4" plywood!

[4129R]

I don't know what the originals were made of but it seemed to me that it was something like cardboard covered with underseal. Cheaper than even 1/4" plywood!

Unless the plywood came off the crates the engines were delivered in, from Ford in Dagenham about 90 miles away.

[BDA]

Good point!   

[buzzer]

I think the original was the same stuff the glove box was made from. impregnated type of fibreboard

[dakazman]

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I think the original was the same stuff the glove box was made from. impregnated type of fiberboard.

lol buzzer  ,
that cardboard is $100.00 to replace and is a lot smaller. I made my molds awhile ago and installed some anchors in the glass. The shield will just be glass fibermat. A separate rubber liner will be placed in the wheel well.
Dakazman

[Gary t]

Sounds complicated Dakazman I plan on a simple solution. Sheet polyethylene inexpensive, I have it, and very tough (here it is commonly called "puck board"). Install will poprivets.

[dakazman]

 Gary T,
I read the spec sheet on it , I really like it resists impacts. I also see it can be molded, which would make a perfect barrier. Thanks for the material choice.
Dakazman

[Gary t]

I believe it should be a good choice except for the color. I plan to give one of the plastic paints a go.

[4129R]

My originals do look like cardboard painted with underseal to make them waterproof.

[dakazman]

Gary , have you tried to mold or weld that plastic sheet? It would  be interesting to see !
This undercoating sticks to everything.
Dakazman

[Gary t]

Dakazman
I have never tried welding or molding. It cold bends easy to simple curves.
Thank for the paint tip.

[dakazman]

Gary
 thank you for the tip also. What thickness sheet are you going working with? It seems they have quite a selection. this is my templates of front an aft .

Dakazman