Fiat Dino Forum (FDF)

Hi Comrades,
my '67 Coupe has been repainted [final stages]. All the lower part of the car has been welded with good new metal, so it has had new inner and outer sills.
Now when I look into the front wheel arches, you can see right though a gap where the panels don't meet [pink circle]. My drainage holes in the outer sills are good and clear but I am worried that water/salt/grit will easily get in through this gap and lead to corrosion in the future. Should this gap be sealed? I would always leave a small gap to let water drain out this end.
Higher up the gap is very small against the wing [green line], so not a problem, I hope.
Did the cars ever have wheel arch liners? Do I close these gaps now whilst everything is clean and dry, knowing that the drains will keep the enclosed area vented?
I will Waxoyl inside the sills of course.

regards to all,
Graham

Its the build up of grime,dirt and sludge in these areas which retains water once you drive in the rain which leads to rust. The cars never had a liner but this would be an ideal solution.

Just for comparison this is mine after extensive repairs.

Hi, s have you seen this:
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=840&p=3990&hilit=Lokari#p3990