I have the MS GT conversion front and rear. The fronts have been on it for ten years. The car gets driven a good bit. I've never had shields on it. Doesn't seem to matter. I have dash pad I bought from Virginia Classic 15 years ago. I think it is TMI. It still looks good.

They are not just splash shields but also there to keep brake dust from getting all over the running gear.
When I did my MK VII rear brake conversion the Lincoln "dust" shields were unobtanium so had to fab them.

Bpaw wrote:

I have been reading this forum for several years and it is hands down the best forum on the internet for Mustangs. I have been doing a restomod on a 68 coupe for several years and have recently started again after life's priorities sidelined it for several years. A synopsis of what I have done so far is:
-Stroked (331) 5.0 with Edelbrock Performance RPM heads, Edelbrock RPM Airgap intake, Comp Cams XE274HR-12, Fitech fuel injection, MSD Distributor and electronic control
- World class T-5
- 9" rear end with limited slip
- Front disc brakes
- rebuild steering, suspension
- frame connectors
- AAW wire harness

I have figured out part of the problem with taking so long to do the build is I change my mind and go back and make changes before I can even drive this thing! My current project is MustangSteve rear Cobra disc conversion. I have all the components but wanted to get opinions on whether I need to get dust/splash shields for this conversion. I have read peoples opinions elsewhere on the web but would really value the opinion of those here. If I do need these shields, does anyone know what would fit?

I have been collecting interior parts over time and have the TMI Sport R door and quarter panels. I am looking for a good dash pad and am not sure which way to go. The basic one CJ Pony sells has horrible reviews. The TMI Sport R dash pad is twice the price. Does anyone have personal experience with the Sport R dash pad? Does anyone have knowledge of a good quality dash pad. I have heard good things about the one Mustangs To Fear sells. Anyone have experience with MTF? I appreciate any input.

Back when I was doing the torque boxes, floors, etc, I went with the one piece seat platform in order to help stiffen the body. Now I am looking for carpet and have come to the realization the one piece may have been a mistake. I can't find anyone who sells a kit for a coupe with a one piece platform. Anyone dealt with this? Should I take the one piece out or is there a way to make one of the carpet kits work?

These are just a few of the questions swirling around in the cerebral carcass, but I have been rambling too long. Again, I appreciate any information on these questions!

 

It's been a while, but I purchased my last dash pad from Mustangs Plus.  Fit perfectly.  I have always had good results from them.
 

I wonder why car makers waste money on splash/dust shields if they are not needed.
Someone needs to tell them, could be worth multi millions.

Bpaw wrote:

I guess I could use convertible carpet. I just assumed since I don't have convertible inner rocker panels, there wouldn't be enough carpeting on the edges by the doors.

I have no knowledge which body type has the larger carpet, but I ASSumed the convert was bigger. Why else would coupe and fb guys switch to convert carpet when adding the convert rockers and seat riser, other than monkey see monkey do? But I can't see why convert carpet would be smaller. Why would coupe guys swap to convert carpert,and not just use the carpet in the coupe? You'll be fine with the convert carpet.

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