What's the deal with rocker moldings/wheel skirts?

[FlyingDutchman]

Howdy!

I have a 1948 D24 sedan. Are there any rocker moldings out there in the world or something similar from say a 1948 Ford, etc. or a universal molding company? It's about the only piece that I am missing along with the stone guards. I'm not looking for perfect condition just something to keep the clip holes plugged up and water out. I consider rust 'charm'

Also, were there wheel skirts for the D24? There's a set on this coupe:

http://www.americandreamcars.com/1948dodgecp101707.jpg

I could make some, but I'd really rather not.

Be Well!

-JVP

[Rusty O'Toole]

You could try the Fender Skirt King, he has them for most everything. For rocker panel moldings why not try to find the right ones. Advertise on this board, the AACA, check Ebay , Roberts Motor Parts, Andy Bernbaum.

[Plymouthy Adams]

rocker molding..try mid 60's mustang

[BobT-47P15]

Fender skirts were aftermarket items back then. I don't know if the dealers had

them, or they came from an outside source like Foxcraft. They turn up on

ebay sometimes, but can be pricey.

[yourpc48]

Did you try Dave Stromberg in Washington state. He gets stuff once in a while. He also fabricates some of the stuff.

www.fatfenderedrelics.com

See what he has available. I would sell you mine but mine are for a P15 coupe.

[Uncle-Pekka]

Regarding to fender skirts:

I bought a pair of glass fiber copies from Big Jim's of Texas, but unfortunately I cannot recommend them. Do not fit well and surface requires awfull lot of bondo, primer and sanding.

The best ratings I've heard are for the Agape Auto Parts of Indiana. They make reproductions of period accessories and prices are not sky high. Pair of skirts were $275 a couple of yrs back, may be same price still. Compare to prices of used period parts on eBay (may be 3 times more and yet surface rust on them).

follow the link:

http://agapeautoparts.com/contact/contact.htm

/Pekka

[FlyingDutchman]

Kewl beans, fellas! Let me do some digging and find out what's out in the World.

Be Well!

-JV

[Harold M]

I have two damaged ones for a p15 dont know if they are the same they measure six ft. the ones I used were bent badly I staightend them and they look real good

[greg g]

Dodge rockers are longer than P-15 as they share the longer wheel base of the larger cars.

[Phil Martin]

Got mine from agape for my 50 coronet 4 dr and they fit good.

[Mark D]

Found these skirts on Ebay just now - this is the same thing that I have on my car. The seller wants $275 for the pair.

http://tinyurl.com/c284oqq

[Uncle-Pekka]

Mark,

Are yours by Agape?

/Pekka

[Mark D]

Not sure Pekka, they came with the car when I bought it. But the fit is ok, and the clamp device at the center works really well.

[Phil Martin]

Those look just like mine from agape.