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Front underbody cover '72 246GT

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  1. cls

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    #1 cls, Aug 21, 2019
    Does anyone make a cover for the front, under the steering rack? Looks like six machine screws hold it in place. I checked all the usual sources and no one seems to make it. Although I'm sure I can make it myself, spending that much time under the car doesn't sound like fun, so I'd rather find one ready made.
     
  2. racerboy9

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    #2 racerboy9, Aug 21, 2019
    I'm in the same boat on those covers and need two. They were fiberglass at least on the later cars. I have instructions for making one someone posted on F-Chat and it looks pretty simple. Just a matter of having the time.
     
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    #4 TonyL, Aug 22, 2019
    Correction - that plate I referred to looks to small.
     
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    #5 cls, Aug 22, 2019
    Yes, I think that's the plate that fits in the trapezoidal front piece 24603055.
     
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    #6 TonyL, Aug 22, 2019
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    Just checked with SF and the part I referred to is 245 x 145 approx. so you are right, its not the part.

    My plate measures 535mm x 460mm x 16 SWG, should be easy to get someone to cut it for you. Did a search over in the UK and they want about £10 for a piece made to measure.

    Tony
     
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    #8 cls, Aug 22, 2019
    That's very helpful. I am going to send this info to alberto, @swift53 and have one fabricated. If you want two made,racerboy9, I can have him make them and send one over. I owe you anyways.
     
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    #10 dgt, Aug 22, 2019
    Haha, that’s my sketch off my L-series
    Should be correct....
     
  11. racerboy9

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    #11 racerboy9, Aug 22, 2019
    Aha! Thanks for that Andrew. I think I will fabricate one out of aluminum first and trial fit it as I have and E series. If it works out I will use it for a mold for fiberglass.
     
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    #12 swift53, Aug 22, 2019
    Well, I checked for mine bottoms, and none to be seen. Dino E, 03724.
    Will have to make whole bottom.
    Ally or Glass?

    Regards, Alberto
     
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    #13 cls, Aug 22, 2019
    Every one I have seen that looks original is fiberglass.
     
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    #14 swift53, Aug 23, 2019
    It would be easy for you as fiberglass sheets are sold in the USA, not here.
    I would have preferred ally, as easier, but if I have to, I will hand lay the glass.

    Regards, Alberto
     

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