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Topic: 1965 Mustang Fender Skirts
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andris
Journeyman Posts: 7
From: Charlotte, NC
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 01-18-2006 08:58 PM
 
I came across some NOS parts in a friends basement, and one of the boxes contained fender skirts for a 65 Mustang. I have never heard of such an option, or seen them on any cars. The label on the box stated it was manufactured by Procraft, 1965 Mustang Fender Skirts. The skirts were stamped "MUS 65", and used a latching mechanism to attach them to the rear wheel opening. I was wondering if anyone has seen such an option before?
Andy
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 10769
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 01-18-2006 09:07 PM
Yes, I have seen them before. I do have a book with a picture of them installed on a '65 Stang. There were lots of after market items made for Mustangs. Such as a lighted grill, bumperetts with horse shoes, etc.... Great find!  Welcome to Mustangsandmore.com. Check out all the Forums and enjoy.  Daev & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
Common sense isn't common anymore.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-18-2006 11:07 PM
Yep like Dave said,I seen them to.
andris welcome to M&M.
Sam
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-18-2006 11:07 PM
Dave: Those would look great on your coupe. Everyone would be green  with envy!  ROTFLMAO! Actually that is a rare find. Put those on eBay and you'll get a lot of money!
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 3415
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-18-2006 11:15 PM
Like Mellow said, they are quite rare. In all of my judging and shows, I can only recall seeing two cars with them on. Both were ugly as hell!Oh, welcome to M&M Mike
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-19-2006 12:22 AM
Welcome to M&M !
Foxcraft was the largest manufacturer of aftermarket fender skirts.
FoMoCo did offer them in 1965-66 as a dealer installed option. I have some old adds that show them.
Ugliest dress up item I have ever seen on an early Mustang.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
www.moneymakerracing.com
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 01-19-2006 01:52 AM
What was the purpose of them anyway??? They were ugly.------------------
William 68 Coupe
289
C4
2:79 rear gears
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70SportsRoof
Gearhead Posts: 1064
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-19-2006 01:30 PM
They were just for style...if you can call it that ------------------
Gary M
'70 Mustang 63b SportsRoof
'95 Mustang GT coupe
and a few more classic Fords
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