Engine Compartment Damage Assessment - C1

[Mark P.]

I am trying to determine what damage exists in my engine compartment.

The hole in photo 2 is from the alternator fan rubbing. I will be installing a generator which will prevent this from occuring.

Is the area with fuzz in photo1 damage ?

Not sure what is original St Louis or from Bubba. Please help.

[Jerry J.]

Re: Engine Compartment Damage Assessment - C1

Looks as tho Bubba was trying to make access to the a-arm grease fittings easier......

[Christopher R.]

Re: Engine Compartment Damage Assessment - C1

The damages to both inner fenders is from Bubba.

[Mark P.]

Re: Engine Compartment Damage Assessment - C1

Can someone please post a photo of their driver's side inner fender so I can make the repair.

[William C.]

Re: Engine Compartment Damage Assessment - C1

Surge tank tries to get in the way on my '62, but I think this will give you what you need, the fender essentially just continues straight down to the same level as the lower existing edge right above the frame. Picture attached. Pic of a '62 but the inner is the same.

[Ted S.]

Re: Engine Compartment Damage Assessment - C1

Mark, Here's a couple of shots of the cutout on my '58. I have compared it to other unrestored cars including the June built '60 I used to have and they look the same. Basically it's a U cutout that goes to the bottom edge to allow access to the upper grease fitting. I'll see if I can get a better pic tonight for you.

[Bill M.]

Re: Engine Compartment Damage Assessment - C1

Mark:

Here's a picture of my '59 driver's side.

Bill

[Mark P.]

Re: Engine Compartment Damage Assessment - C1

Thanks for all your postings. I now know what I need to do.