What are these called, fender splash shields? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

sigshooter · 02-06-2012, 10:07 PM

These go on the top edge of the front fender, under the corner cowl of the cab. I am guessing they were added by GM to help keep dirt and mud from splashing on up into the cowl area and on into the door jamb..... My guess. Does anyone know what they are called for sure and some of them had adhesive on the bottom where a rubber weatherstrip might have been attached, some don't.

someone who knows about these please educate me with all the info you have about them. Not all trucks I have torn down have had these only a small percentage so I am thinking they were added after the vehicle was built, like a recall or something. Once again someone help me out here

protrash64 · 02-07-2012, 12:08 AM

Just pulled one off the fender on my 'burb. My other trucks dont have them and I have no idea what they are called.

**Captainfab** · 02-07-2012, 01:35 AM

I don't know what they are called either. I can see how they would reduce the mud and water under the cowl corners and running down the fenders. I just pulled a fender from a '62 on Sunday, that appeared to be original, and it did not have those. I believe this is the first front fender I have had my hands on that did not have one of those on it.

sigshooter · 02-07-2012, 09:05 AM

It is hit and miss with no rhyme or reason that I have found whether they have them or not. I have found them on 1/2, 3/4, 1 tons, even 2 ton trucks.

Now even time I get one in the scrap yard I take the cowl off just to see if this truck has them or not.... it has become an Easter egg hunt for me

Still searching for answers

scottofksu · 02-07-2012, 09:21 AM

My 65 has them, but only the driver's side had the rubber "glued" to it...

fleetsidelarry · 02-07-2012, 03:00 PM

just saw this over on ChevyTalk:

http://www.64moneypit.pages.qpg.com/...ucks/id76.html

**dtkarst** · 02-07-2012, 03:14 PM

All of the parts trucks and my 66 that i drive have them, along with my brothers 63 I just figured they were there on all of them.

Max1775 · 02-07-2012, 03:17 PM

My 66 doesn't have them...

sigshooter · 02-07-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fleetsidelarry

just saw this over on ChevyTalk:

http://www.64moneypit.pages.qpg.com/...ucks/id76.html

So, GM call it a "filler"....... interesting. Still wondering why some trucks have them and some dont. Not all of them I have had the rubber seal glued on the bottom, even more interesting.

Maybe someone else will chime in with even more info. At least I know what they are called and GM actually had a part number listed for them.

64fleetside · 02-07-2012, 10:21 PM

I'm sure bodymen tossed many aside over the years when replacing fenders, but I had one early 64 that had no trace of them, and some of the top pieces have seals stapled, some have glued seals, some have no seal.

jbgroby · 02-07-2012, 10:50 PM

I had them on my '60 and will put them back. Who knows it may be the one piece that holds the whole front end together.

'63GENIII · 02-07-2012, 11:39 PM

Now I have to go look at mine. If it doesn't have them, could mean that it was built on a Friday around quittin' time

suzq044 · 02-08-2012, 02:46 AM

mud flaps.. before they went all rubbery.. lol

protrash64 · 02-08-2012, 10:12 PM

I noticed on one truck the 2 holes for the sheet metal screws but the filler was long gone.....maybe you have it sig.

02-06-2012, 10:07 PM	#1
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	What are these called, fender splash shields? These go on the top edge of the front fender, under the corner cowl of the cab. I am guessing they were added by GM to help keep dirt and mud from splashing on up into the cowl area and on into the door jamb..... My guess. Does anyone know what they are called for sure and some of them had adhesive on the bottom where a rubber weatherstrip might have been attached, some don't. someone who knows about these please educate me with all the info you have about them. Not all trucks I have torn down have had these only a small percentage so I am thinking they were added after the vehicle was built, like a recall or something. Once again someone help me out here Attached Images __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

02-07-2012, 12:08 AM	#2
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? Just pulled one off the fender on my 'burb. My other trucks dont have them and I have no idea what they are called. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device

02-07-2012, 01:35 AM	#3
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,252	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? I don't know what they are called either. I can see how they would reduce the mud and water under the cowl corners and running down the fenders. I just pulled a fender from a '62 on Sunday, that appeared to be original, and it did not have those. I believe this is the first front fender I have had my hands on that did not have one of those on it. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

02-07-2012, 09:05 AM	#4
sigshooter Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tahlequah, Ok Posts: 1,235	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? It is hit and miss with no rhyme or reason that I have found whether they have them or not. I have found them on 1/2, 3/4, 1 tons, even 2 ton trucks. Now even time I get one in the scrap yard I take the cowl off just to see if this truck has them or not.... it has become an Easter egg hunt for me Still searching for answers __________________ 1965 long bed ( grandpas old truck ) 1964 long bed BBW Custom Cab 1966 Short stepside 1964 long bed 1965 long bed Custom Cab, factory air, V-8, powerglide

02-07-2012, 09:21 AM	#5
scottofksu Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 437	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? My 65 has them, but only the driver's side had the rubber "glued" to it...

02-07-2012, 03:00 PM	#6
fleetsidelarry Senior Car Nut Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: shellman bluff, GA Posts: 1,411	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? just saw this over on ChevyTalk: http://www.64moneypit.pages.qpg.com/...ucks/id76.html __________________ Larry

02-07-2012, 03:14 PM	#7
dtkarst Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Hays, KS Posts: 2,490	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? All of the parts trucks and my 66 that i drive have them, along with my brothers 63 I just figured they were there on all of them.

02-07-2012, 03:17 PM	#8
Max1775 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bandera, Texas Posts: 251	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? My 66 doesn't have them...

02-07-2012, 10:21 PM	#10
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? I'm sure bodymen tossed many aside over the years when replacing fenders, but I had one early 64 that had no trace of them, and some of the top pieces have seals stapled, some have glued seals, some have no seal.

02-07-2012, 10:50 PM	#11
jbgroby Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lacombe, LA Posts: 2,772	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? I had them on my '60 and will put them back. Who knows it may be the one piece that holds the whole front end together. __________________ http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/jb...23904108567829

02-07-2012, 11:39 PM	#12
'63GENIII Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Carlos, Ca. Posts: 3,048	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? Now I have to go look at mine. If it doesn't have them, could mean that it was built on a Friday around quittin' time __________________ Chris '63 k15 long step Vortec 7.4 - L29 Blackbear tune, Five 0 Motorsports injectors, Chris Straub Cam, NV4500, divorced 205 52" front and 63" rear spring swap D44 / 14bff - disc axles Milemarker 9K and 10.5K hydraulic winches 63" & B52 Spring Install http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ng+swap+thread NV4500 Reverse Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=reverse+build L29 - 7.4 Vortec Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...&highlight=L29

02-08-2012, 02:46 AM	#13
suzq044 Resident Photoshop Nerd Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Gordon, GA Posts: 723	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? mud flaps.. before they went all rubbery.. lol __________________ PJ - 1966 C10 Panel -- Max² - 1964 Jeep Wagoneer Panel-delivery -- Waiting his turn

02-08-2012, 10:12 PM	#14
protrash64 Resistance is Futile Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mesa,Arizona Posts: 3,520	Re: What are these called, fender splash shields? I noticed on one truck the 2 holes for the sheet metal screws but the filler was long gone.....maybe you have it sig. __________________ 64 CHEVY PICK-UP > http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...otrash+re-hash 64 CARRYALL >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1964+suburban 66 LB >http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=427852 STRENGTH/DETERMINATION/MERCILESS/FOREVER .......posted via stationary device



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