Fender splash shield quick question

[Woodsman341]

Hi folks,

Hopefully this is a quick question, quick answer - I have a '75 Dart Sport with a '72 front clip, and I'm missing the driver's side splash shield. I just found one local to me, but the guy who has it isn't sure what year it's from. That little extension at the lower section looks to be from a Sport or maybe Duster. My question is: if I grind that part off, will it work for me? The part looks the same as '67-'76 splash shields except for that bump out.

Attaching photos for more clarity. The rusty one is obviously the scrap yard find. I don't have it in hand, looking to pick it up tonight.

 

[niceolddart]

I see the piece you're talking about. The new one is probably missing it because it is not part of the stamping, but a factory spot welded on piece. You might need it on your car. Sometimes aftermarket parts are not very good. I'd stick with good factory pieces whenever you can. I think 67-76 Darts & 70-76 Dusters used the same rear splash shields. (Keeps water & road debris off the door hinges & helps keep noise down in the interior) I could be wrong though. You will get the correct answer here.

 

[Woodsman341]

I see the piece you're talking about. The new one is probably missing it because it is not part of the stamping, but a factory spot welded on piece. You might need it on your car. Sometimes aftermarket parts are not very good. I'd stick with good factory pieces whenever you can. I think 67-76 Darts & 70-76 Dusters used the same rear splash shields. (Keeps water & road debris off the door hinges & helps keep noise down in the interior) I could be wrong though. You will get the correct answer here.

I thought I read somewhere that the extra piece is only for Dusters and maybe Dart Sports because the fenders were slightly different. That why I think (hope) I can just cut that part off and use it on these '72 fenders.

 

[niceolddart]

I'm pretty sure 72-76 Dart fenders are the same. Dart & Dart Sport. Buy the factory one if the price is right & it's in good shape. If you have to remove that piece, just grind the spot welds down & remove it, but I think your car (You said you have a 75 Dart Sport correct?) should have that piece left in place.

 

[Woodsman341]

I'm pretty sure 72-76 Dart fenders are the same. Dart & Dart Sport. Buy the factory one if the price is right & it's in good shape. If you have to remove that piece, just grind the spot welds down & remove it, but I think your car (You said you have a 75 Dart Sport correct?) should have that piece left in place.

It is a '75, but has '72 fenders, hood, grille, etc.

 

[niceolddart]

Thats fine, because I'm pretty sure the fenders are still the same. If it was an earlier model, only the side marker lights would be different, I believe everything else is the same.