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    4/08/2013 4:41 PM  #1

    jerseyjoe
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    What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    ....jj

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    4/08/2013 4:55 PM  #2

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

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    Just went to the local hardware store and rummaged through their nut and bolt hardware section.  Found some little plastic plugs of the correct diameter and snapped them into the holes.

     

    4/08/2013 5:15 PM  #3

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    JJ,
    If you still have it apart, there is an upgrade to help stiffen the area. Buy some plate metal and a couple of extra bolts both sides. Cut and drill the plate to accept the new holes and the old holes then bolt it in. This will box in the area and make it stronger. I did this for open track racing and helps on a daily driver too. 
     

     

    4/08/2013 6:49 PM  #4

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    Weld.

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    4/08/2013 7:55 PM  #5

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    mine are left open

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    4/08/2013 8:16 PM  #6

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    Open here too.

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    4/08/2013 8:35 PM  #7

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    Left the old holes open for that day when I go "back to original".

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    4/08/2013 8:41 PM  #8

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    I plan on leaving mine open as well.  it's not like there are not any open holes in my inner fenders!

     

    4/08/2013 8:57 PM  #9

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    If you leave 'em open them swab the insides with some paint so they don't get rusty and unsightly.

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    4/09/2013 6:04 AM  #10

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    I like the plastic plug idea.....  jj

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    4/09/2013 8:23 AM  #11

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    dammm trying to post not reply  hummmm  

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    4/09/2013 9:18 AM  #12

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    Re: What have you used to plug the 4 upper holes in a Shelby drop

    boomyal wrote:

     Found some little plastic plugs of the correct diameter and snapped them into the holes.

    +1 on Boom's idea
    Mine are Au Natural for now

     

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