mud flaps

[tan top]

    hi guys .. any help on this would be appreciated 
be thinking  ...did mopar offer mud flaps as a option ...if so what did they look like    seem to recal reading or seeing a picture some where 

[WingCharger]

Never a factory option, but I have seen a lot of cars from the '70s have them aftermarket installed. Guess from JC Whitney.

DougSchellinger's Boat-Tona has them.

[bk72]

in some states if your tires are "big" on the car you will need them to pass inspection 

my 72 below should have them but but i dont get the car inspected 

[tan top]

thanks for the imput  guys appreciated 

was thinking more about dealer options when the cars were sold new etc 

may be Chris will know 

[Charger-Bodie]

The only ones of seen that looked "OK" were the small chrome ones. IMO

If you just want the protection you could just clamp them on with plastic spring clamps and then just tame them off while at a show or whatever.

[Mike DC]

 
AMD might be selling a lot less sheetmetal these days if the factory had originally equipped these things with mud flaps. 

 

[69*F5*SE]

The only ones of seen that looked "OK" were the small chrome ones. IMO

If you just want the protection you could just clamp them on with plastic spring clamps and then just tame them off while at a show or whatever.

A buddy of mine bought the common black plastic flaps and clamped them on just like Brian said.     Just for driving.

[six-tee-nine]

I always found them kinda 

[tan top]

yeah never thought to do a temporary clip on deal good thinking 

yeah Sixty nine ..don't look right on a muscle car ...i know  but not keen on stone chip damage again .
  likening the small chrome ones also , might have a lookie into how to rig something up 
thanks again Guys for your suggestions & help  it has been greatly appreciated

[71charger_fan]

A former friend of mine went to a sign maker and bought a sheet of the magnetic material out of which they make the car door signs for realtors, etc. He trimmed it to fit on the quarter panel behind the tires on his '68 Camaro to keep the rubber off when he did burnouts at the track, I see no reason it wouldn't work for preventing stone chips while driving.

[Ghoste]

 
AMD might be selling a lot less sheetmetal these days if the factory had originally equipped these things with mud flaps. 

 

Perhaps, but I can't help wonder how many people would have torn the ugly things off as soon as they got their new Charger home?

[Charger-Bodie]

 
AMD might be selling a lot less sheetmetal these days if the factory had originally equipped these things with mud flaps. 

 

Perhaps, but I can't help wonder how many people would have torn the ugly things off as soon as they got their new Charger home?

I couldn't agree more!! Mud flaps are far uglier than a rock chip!

[Sublime/Sixpack]

A former friend of mine went to a sign maker and bought a sheet of the magnetic material out of which they make the car door signs for realtors, etc. He trimmed it to fit on the quarter panel behind the tires on his '68 Camaro to keep the rubber off when he did burnouts at the track, I see no reason it wouldn't work for preventing stone chips while driving.

Sounds like a good idea, especially if it was body color.

[mopar_nut_440_6]

My 68 had mudflaps on it the before the resto. I did not take them off so they must have not looked too bad.

I have heard of guys using LPS to put a coating on the lower section behind the rear wheels and replace it every couple of years.

http://www.lpslabs.com/product_pg/corrosion_pg/LPS3.html

[tan top]

thanks again Guys for the imput & advice     .... jury is still out  thinking chrome ones are winning at the moment 

[rapom]

Check out this route.  It will look better than mud flaps and you shouldn't have to worry about rock chips
http://www.racerstape.com/rtp.html

[2harleyriders]

I have a set new in the package from mopar but they are for 71-74 chargers. 

[tan top]

   thanks guys ..for the sugestion/ ideas
dealer supplied mudflaps    never seen them 

thanks again guys its been appreciated

[Charger_Buddy]

thanks again Guys for the imput & advice     .... jury is still out  thinking chrome ones are winning at the moment 

Where do I get the Chrome mud flaps if they are the best option.

[Patronus]

Cool idea I've seen, clear poly plastic (like 5/16")  with the edges polished too, nearly invisible...

[Charger_Buddy]

Cool idea I've seen, clear poly plastic (like 5/16")  with the edges polished too, nearly invisible...

Where could I look at these?  what is

[Patronus]

I will see if I can did up a photo. Basically, 1/2" clear lexan plastic, any shape you want. Just polish the cut edge.

[Charger_Buddy]

I will see if I can did up a photo. Basically, 1/2" clear lexan plastic, any shape you want. Just polish the cut edge.

I bought a sheet of clear lexan plastic and it's 1/8" thick or .100 thick the sheet says.  I will custom make a mud flap and see how it looks and post a picture.  I seen "Charger" black mud flaps on a 72 or 73 charger this weekend at a car show and they would look nice on my 68 charger cause they say "Charger" but the guy got them in 1979 and I can't find them online.  My plan is to clamp them on while I drive the car and take them off when I am at car shows.  Thanks for all you help and ideas.  I wouldn't have even thought of clear acrylic mud flaps if you didn't mention it.  I found this link for acrylic corvette mud flaps: http://www.mamotorworks.com/corvette.html?frame=1.1159&searched=clear

[doctor4766]

There's a heap of clear bodywork films available out there. 3M do some
Here's a local link http://www.clearprotection.com.au/

[68charger440R/T]

My 68 used to have them.

[Patronus]

I made these quick, to drive it for glass and before any clear bra. Cost about $7. To clear bra the whole bottom and valence is $350.  I think its worth it though. They will even bevel the leading edge to hide it.  Will be nice to have these in the trunk ~ just in case.

[bull]

I used them on my 70 many moons ago, but I drove the piss out of it and spent a lot of my time on dirt and gravel.

[440]

Patronus,
If that's lexan you havn't pulled the protective film off yet. It should be crystal clear, not foggy.

@ 68charger440R/T.... Now that's what you call a dream garage...

[Patronus]

i wish, its semi opaque, I go for privacy in a mud flap... 

[tan top]

I made these quick, to drive it for glass and before any clear bra. Cost about $7. To clear bra the whole bottom and valence is $350.  I think its worth it though. They will even bevel the leading edge to hide it.  Will be nice to have these in the trunk ~ just in case.

clever ! look good 

[Charger_Buddy]

Here is a picture of my 1968 Dodge Charger with removable clear mud flaps that I made.  Each one has a zip tie and a couple clamps to secure it.  I take them off at car shows.  You can't see the rear mud flap but if you look closely you can see a yellow clamp securing it to the rear quarter panel (yes, the clear mud flap is there).  They are virtually invisible.  I would much rather look at these than rock chips.

[Charger_Buddy]

Here is a picture of my 1968 Dodge Charger with a view of the removable clear mudflap that I made.

[Charger_Buddy]

If you have Microsoft word or some type of program you can right click on the photos, the click copy, then paste it into microsoft word and view it in full size.  Obviously I am new at posting pictures here. 

Have a good/safe day!
Charger_Buddy

[tan top]

looks good !   clever    nice charger 

[Charger_Buddy]

Thanks tan top

[Patronus]

Yeah, nice car! The flaps look good too. I should make some nicer, clear ones like that.
Also, you can actually polish the edge. Basically get it clear as well, makes em real hard to see.