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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1964 1/2 - 1965 => Topic started by: mikeljgt500kr on April 08, 2023, 07:34:16 PM

Title: 1964 1/2 wheel opening moldings
Post by: mikeljgt500kr on April 08, 2023, 07:34:16 PM

Did the '64 1/2 come with the chrome moldings around the wheel openings? I see some holes in the rear that look like something should be in the opening.  Thanks!

Title: Re: 1964 1/2 wheel opening moldings
Post by: J_Speegle on April 08, 2023, 08:17:43 PM

No

Maybe what you found were the attachment holes for mud flaps. Not an usual find for some regions.

Dealers even had kits to install generic versions that sold across the counter those many were pretty ugly IMHO

Title: Re: 1964 1/2 wheel opening moldings
Post by: mikeljgt500kr on April 09, 2023, 10:09:25 AM

Thanks Jeff!

Title: Re: 1964 1/2 wheel opening moldings
Post by: mikeljgt500kr on April 09, 2023, 01:44:56 PM

BTW, these are the holes in the rear wheel opening I was curious about the reason they exist........

Title: Re: 1964 1/2 wheel opening moldings
Post by: carlite65 on April 09, 2023, 03:42:00 PM

aha, not moulding holes. those were used during the bucking process for alignment between the panels. all mustangs have those.

Title: Re: 1964 1/2 wheel opening moldings
Post by: mikeljgt500kr on April 09, 2023, 04:54:47 PM

OK, thanks!  Whenever I see empty holes I always wonder what goes in them.......

Title: Re: 1964 1/2 wheel opening moldings
Post by: J_Speegle on April 09, 2023, 09:42:57 PM

Quote from: mikeljgt500kr on April 09, 2023, 04:54:47 PM

OK, thanks!  Whenever I see empty holes I always wonder what goes in them.......

Fully understand. In judging that is also the case. "What goes there" or "What did they leave off"  Sometimes, depending on year and model there is a reason for an unused hole but it does draw your eye.