1957 lower rear fender splash shields

[Dan P.]

Were the bolts that hold the splash shields to frame recess hex head with flat washers. Or Clutch head .

[Todd H.]

Re: 1957 lower rear fender splash shields

Dan,

I don't believe mine have ever been off. They are hex head with the ridge around the edge of the head. I don't see washers under any of them.

[Mike M.]

Re: 1957 lower rear fender splash shields

all three of our 57's utilize clutch head machine screws , except the two fasteners that secure the splash shield to the frame which are recessed hex head bolts with a "M" embossed on their heads. all three 57's have been apart so i can't be sure the clutch heads are correct. i did the first 57 back in the late 80's and was compulsive about using its original fasteners. the 2nd 57 was a total wreck when i restored it in the mid 2000's.i probably used the first 57 as a template to restore # 2 57. the last 57 wasn't restored by me, but rather by dick robinson. the AIM, section 11, page 2 illustrates the various fasteners involved. good luck . mike

[Dan P.]

Re: 1957 lower rear fender splash shields

Thanks for all the help

[Dan P.]

Re: 1957 lower rear fender splash shields

Bill Conrad was kind enough to send me pictures of his ordinal survivor 1957 Looks like no slots and and no washers .Recessed bolts look like the Circle C.

[Mike M.]

Re: 1957 lower rear fender splash shields

on vin 555 the alpha character within the circle is a "M". mike

[Todd H.]