Fender Skirts

[Deblib]

Hey does anyone have any experience with buying fender skirts? The ones that came on my car are bad. One could probably be repaired, but the other is just duct tape and paint.

So are the fiberglass ones any good? Or, should I hold out and try to find metal originals and pay the big bucks? Thanks for any advice!

[jopizz]

I haven't heard anything good about the fiberglass replacements. I would definitely wait for a metal pair. I've seen them go for anywhere from $100-175 on Ebay recently.

[Guest]

I haven't heard anything good about the fiberglass replacements. I would definitely wait for a metal pair. I've seen them go for anywhere from $100-175 on Ebay recently.

I agree with Jopizz! There are on Ebay all the time.
Richard D. Hord

[YellowRose]

Fender Skirts

Deb, I would go with the metal ones, as others have said. You also might check with Bob's Bird House, The Bird Nest, and John Draxler of Thunderbird Ranch. They may have a used OEM set. You can find their contact information in the Advertisements Forum.

[Deblib]

Skirts

Thanks for the advice. I did check out all the links yesterday and haven't found a good set yet, but will have to be patient. There was one used set, looked a little rusty, no good photos. Another set said OEM in box, but they were $385. Again, no decent photos so you could see what you are getting. If I have to spend that much I want to see what I am getting. If anyone sees a good set let me know, please. Thanks again!

[YellowRose]

Fender Skirts

Have you tried Big Jim's Fender Skirts, in Whitney, Texas? They specialize in fender skirts for many cars. I just tried to call them for you to see if they had any used, OEM, or re-manufactured metal ones but did not catch them in. Here is their phone number. Call 1-800-874-6240. Here is their webpage. http://www.bigjims.net/ I did not see any listed specifically for '58-'60 Tbirds, but it won't hurt to call them and ask. Also, check CraigsList nationwide.

[Joe Johnston]

This search for skirts got me thinking: Remember the "old days" when we had to go to swap meets to find parts???

Things sure have changed as we now just Google anything we are looking for and have it with a few mouse clicks and a cr card.

[Deblib]

Fender Skirts

Ray thanks for that one. That is new to me. I will give them a try. Yes it sure is much faster to search the Internet. The downfall is you can't exactly tell what you're getting until they come.

I could probably get away only replacing one, but I figure it would be harder to find just one, the side I need. Plus I need new seals for both anyway. The search continues!

[YellowRose]

Fender Skirts

Fender skirt seals can be found at the Bird Nest and probably the other Tbird vendors also. Just make sure they are the right ones for your year Tbird. If you find any fender skirts for Squarebirds through Big Jim's, please let us know.

[Deblib]

Big Jim's

Tried Big Jim's, but no answer. I will try again in the a.m. I think I will just call each vendor and see who has what. Maybe they can email me more pics if they have some. I would like to see the backs as well so I know what I am getting. Especially for the money. I already have a paint matched, so that's not a problem. I will get there!

[jopizz]

Here's a set on Ebay that look fairly decent. Just some surface rust.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1958-1960-thunderbird-fender-skirts-/320917140886?hash=item4ab826f596&item=320917140886&pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr

[Deblib]

eBay

Thanks Jopizz,

I was just on there yesterday and did not see those. I'll bid and see what happens. Hope the rust is all surface for sure! Looks like all the hardware is there, and seals are cheap enough. Fingers crossed!

[Deblib]

Lost eBay bid

Well I did not get the skirts. I could have kept bidding up but got busy with picking up the Model A from the shop, so the search continues. The funeral is Monday so after that I will get serious about phone calling! Thanks!

[dgs]

Big Jim has a special page for Thunderbird skirts, they aren't with the Ford skirts. Squarebird skirts are $159/pr. - but it says 'heavy guage FG', which I would guess means fiberglass.

[Deblib]

Ok got my eyes on a new set, so see how his one goes.