Alex's wheel well liner

[Dthquazi]

These look like a great product... But I can't figure out how to install them. The fronts don't have anything anywhere near where the mounting holes are. The rears have front mounting holes, that seem to punch into the cabin which seems less than ideal, and nothing for the rear of them.

I got the push through connectors and two "L" brackets. No instructions.

Any help here?!

[boat737]

I ended up making a bracket at the top, and at the front. Just a simple 90 degree piece of angle aluminum. Both bolted to the 3/4 inch tube. The liners also needed some trimming on mine. A little at a time till they fit right, and cleared the front wheels when turned full left and right. The rears pretty much fit right in. I also ended up drilling through the elephant ears and using #10 machine screws and nuts.

[dpariso]

Very clean look! Nice install. Can you send me the link to where you go them?

[boat737]

Took a while to find it... http://acroadsterinteriors.com/Index.html

[Dthquazi]

Just to be clear, the front of the rear liners are drilled into and secured in the back of the cabin?

[boat737]

Just to be clear, the front of the rear liners are drilled into and secured in the back of the cabin?

Thats what I did. I didn't use the push through plastic brads though. I used #10-32 screws and nyloc nuts. For the ones that came into the rear of the cockpit, I used the black oxide stainless screws and fender washers. Pretty much hides them in the black carpet, plus they are behind the seats and mostly not visible anyway.

One other thing I did extra (along with about a thousand other things) was to add a support/brace for the lower part of the rear elephant ear. (You can see them in the pictures.). I didn't really like the way it just hung down there with no stability. Each side is different, but I made it work.

[Rockon]

Great pics and I definitely want to go this route for some protection.
I haven't been able to get in contact with him.
Anyone know if he still takes orders? And best way to contact - phone or email?

Thx

[TMartinLVNV]

Took a while to find it... http://acroadsterinteriors.com/Index.html

Wow, those look nice. I think they really make the car look more complete. Thanks for sharing. It's on my list now!

[rich grsc]

Great pics and I definitely want to go this route for some protection.
I haven't been able to get in contact with him.
Anyone know if he still takes orders? And best way to contact - phone or email?

Thx
Well, I guess if you just follow the link to his website, you'd find the answers.

[ckrueger]

I also made little L brackets for the front. It was a great product and gave the wheel wells a real nice finished look.

[cv2065]

I reached out to him via phone and email a couple of months ago. No response.

[Rockon]

I did as well hence the question, but I still appreciate the advice to use the web site's contact info... :)

[karlos]

One more option for installing the front liners: notch the liner to fit around the 3/4" frame tube that runs forward to the quickjack mount. The frame tube prevents any up/down or left/right motion. If you have the Breeze lower radiator mount the liner can be tucked in behind one of the bolt heads to prevent any fore/aft motion. Holds the liner securely without the need for any additional hardware.


https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=125867&d=1586313021



https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=125866&d=1586313008

[dpariso]

Hello boat737,
Front wheel well question-
what did you use to cut the liner for your air vent tubes?
Also, what did you use to trim the holes you cut?

[swwebb]

I finally reached him a few years ago. His email inbox was full then and it probably still is now, so email probably won't work. I also called him and left messages, but no response. Then another member said to call him Sunday evening, it he answered!! Not sure why he doesn't return voice messages - maybe that inbox is full too!?

[boat737]

Hello boat737,
Front wheel well question-
what did you use to cut the liner for your air vent tubes?
Also, what did you use to trim the holes you cut?

I used a simple saber saw (jig saw) with a fine tooth blade. I measured out the best I could, then started small, test fit, opened up the hole with some more cutting, test fit, etc. Take it a little at a time. I did the cutting on a work stand, so I had the liner in and out of the fender 6 or 8 times making small trimming cuts each time.

I thought I had gotten the trim from Mc Master, but I can't find a record of it. I used something like this I think https://www.mcmaster.com/edge-trim/plastic-trim/plastic-trim-7/ (the legs have cuts in order to facilitate a bit more bending/smaller radius). I'm pretty sure the one I used is plastic, but rubber ones I'm sure could work, maybe even metal if you can develop a way to make a smooth bend. Maybe something here might work better. https://www.mcmaster.com/edge-trim

[FLPBFoot]

I finally reached him a few years ago. His email inbox was full then and it probably still is now, so email probably won't work. I also called him and left messages, but no response. Then another member said to call him Sunday evening, it he answered!! Not sure why he doesn't return voice messages - maybe that inbox is full too!?

Alex is back and filling orders. I sent him the form and money about 2 weeks ago and my liner set arrived today.

Thanks Alex!!

Steve

[BrewCityCobra]

Does he have a webpage anymore? I was potentially interested in his glove box if he is still doing those.

[Kane Rogers]

I saw just now that his web domain is up for sale, so it seems like a phone call is the way to go. 503-706-7384.

[GKindle]

I just received my wheel well liners this week. I spoke with Alex this morning and he is still in business for both wheel well liners and the glove boxes. He told me his server is down and he is trying to contact the provider. I agree with Kane. The best way to contact him is by phone or text. He usually answers text messages.

[magicmarto]

Greg, can you send me Alex's cell # I have the order form but don't have his number
Thanks
Martin

[Rockon]

Greg - I'd also like the contact so I can order a set of wheel well liners as well.
I had previous tried email and phone with no luck.

Thx

[magicmarto]

Hi Greg, please PM me his contact info have not received it yet
Martin

[NC Cobra]

Has anybody noticed a change in engine bay or cabin temps after installing these?

[NC Cobra]

Has anybody had any luck getting a hold of Alex lately? I’ve tried calling and texting multiple times and the website referenced is no longer valid. Getting to the point where it seems he is out of business. Alternately, does anybody have another option to try? In looking at various Cobra sites I’ve run across Top of the Hill that the Superformance guys seemed to have had some success with in the past. Unfortunately,after 3 calls I can’t seem to get a response from them either. Would appreciate some referrals for businesses that want to act like adults rather than part timers. Got a set of 100 TW tires coming in soon and really would like to get the body protected prior to the rocks starting to fly. Thanks!

[edwardb]

Has anybody had any luck getting a hold of Alex lately? I’ve tried calling and texting multiple times and the website referenced is no longer valid. Getting to the point where it seems he is out of business. Alternately, does anybody have another option to try? In looking at various Cobra sites I’ve run across Top of the Hill that the Superformance guys seemed to have had some success with in the past. Unfortunately,after 3 calls I can’t seem to get a response from them either. Would appreciate some referrals for businesses that want to act like adults rather than part timers. Got a set of 100 TW tires coming in soon and really would like to get the body protected prior to the rocks starting to fly. Thanks!

Can't help you with Alex. Everything I've seen/heard is that he's not available any longer. Maybe someone has better information. I'm curious about your comment "body protected" though. What is it you think they'll protect? The inside of the wheel wells is what they cover. Are you afraid of damaging the body inside the wheel wells? Most of us put a few layers of bedliner in there. Have thousands of miles and no damage on mine. What you do need to protect ASAP is the rear wheel flair right behind the doors. That area gets hammered more than any other part of the body. The wheel well liners do nothing there. Most use a layer of clear paint protectant film like 3M Scotchgard or XPEL (my personal choice). You can also put a layer of film on the lower part of the fenders behind the rear wheels. But I haven't found that takes nearly the same beating.

I've seen the Alex wheel well liners. Agree they give the wheel openings a nice clean look. Although if you black everything out it looks about the same IMO. Also whatever rock or road debris noise you hear might be dampened more than hitting the glass. Up to you whether you think it's worth it.

[Blitzboy54]

Paul, did you install your own EXPEL or have it done at the body shop?

[edwardb]

Paul, did you install your own EXPEL or have it done at the body shop?

For the simple stuff yes, I cut and apply my own EXPEL. Like the pieces on the fender flairs, behind the wheels, etc. Apply it wet and squeegee it out just like the directions describe. I haven't tried anything harder and don't plan to.

[GWL]

I've got Alex's Wheel Well Liners but have yet to install them as I'm still in gel coat. Just over 100 miles on the car.

My take: Yes, it keeps debris from hitting the fiberglass above which can be protected in other ways but more importantly it will keep the debris and WATER from splashing up front onto the wiring and lighting. Just one step to avoiding corrosion and electrical problems in the future. In the rear, it's not as important because you have an elephant ear to help deflect that water from the wiring but I think it helps keep water and debris right there in the wheel well, keeping it from finding it's way into all the many crevasses in the chassis and body+. And as Paul said, it gives the wheel well a finished look.

George

[NC Cobra]

Can't help you with Alex. Everything I've seen/heard is that he's not available any longer. Maybe someone has better information. I'm curious about your comment "body protected" though. What is it you think they'll protect? The inside of the wheel wells is what they cover. Are you afraid of damaging the body inside the wheel wells? Most of us put a few layers of bedliner in there. Have thousands of miles and no damage on mine. What you do need to protect ASAP is the rear wheel flair right behind the doors. That area gets hammered more than any other part of the body. The wheel well liners do nothing there. Most use a layer of clear paint protectant film like 3M Scotchgard or XPEL (my personal choice). You can also put a layer of film on the lower part of the fenders behind the rear wheels. But I haven't found that takes nearly the same beating.

I've seen the Alex wheel well liners. Agree they give the wheel openings a nice clean look. Although if you black everything out it looks about the same IMO. Also whatever rock or road debris noise you hear might be dampened more than hitting the glass. Up to you whether you think it's worth it.


Paul,
My concern is that the softer compound tire will tend to pick up and material from the road surface and throw it into the underside of the body. Just too much construction here in CLT and lot’s of debris on local road surfaces. I’ve purchased a roll of the Track Protection tape to deal with the external sources until I can find a local source for Excel or 3M external paint protection. Just surprised at the lack of response from vendors. Pretty sure I wouldn’t have a job if I treated my customers that way.
Regards,
Jeff

[edwardb]

Paul,
My concern is that the softer compound tire will tend to pick up and material from the road surface and throw it into the underside of the body. Just too much construction here in CLT and lot’s of debris on local road surfaces. I’ve purchased a roll of the Track Protection tape to deal with the external sources until I can find a local source for Excel or 3M external paint protection. Just surprised at the lack of response from vendors. Pretty sure I wouldn’t have a job if I treated my customers that way.
Regards,
Jeff

I understand your concern. I've used sticky tires too. Although maybe not that sticky. My point was, and remains, if you want protection you can layer on bedliner and there won't be an issue. It works. Agree the wheel well liners offer protection as well, and some like the look better. But you can get similar results without them. Many have. The situation with Alex isn't new. It's been that way for a long time and maybe now is officially over.

[NC Cobra]

I understand your concern. I've used sticky tires too. Although maybe not that sticky. My point was, and remains, if you want protection you can layer on bedliner and there won't be an issue. It works. Agree the wheel well liners offer protection as well, and some like the look better. But you can get similar results without them. Many have. The situation with Alex isn't new. It's been that way for a long time and maybe now is officially over.

Unfortionately, I think you are correct about Alex’s situation. I had considered the bed liner solution when I first started pondering the issue; but read several threads that described the process as being very messy. Since the car is completed I am hoping for a mechanical solution rather than a “paint on” answer. Currently hoping for a response from Top of the Hill as I like the idea of a glue on padding as it retains the under chassis air flow. While the water and oil temps are well within acceptable ranges it still gets uncomfortably warm in the foot wells in the summer. Guess it’s the trade off for year round driving excitement. :cool: If I can find a solution of that type I’ll post up for the group.
Cheers,
Jeff

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Not trying to step on any toes here, but we're working on a Mk 4 for a customer here that wants these installed on his car. I've reached out to Alex to purchase these with no luck.....which means I'm probably going to have to make them myself. And if I'm going to go thru the hassle of creating templates and brackets from scratch and making them myself for one car, I might as well make them available to others if there is a demand for them. Can anyone tell me what the thickness is of the material that was used? 3/32"?....1/8"? With the elephant ears in the rear and the alum splash guards behind the front tires, is it really necessary to extend the liners down and cover those areas that are already covered? Seems to me that it would make more sense to just run the liners from the tops of the aluminum splash panels and run them forward and down to where Alex's panels run to?

[first time builder]

vraptor The rocks hitting the aluminum rear panels is loud the liner plastic muffles the noise. I had made PVC/ABS plastic flat panels for the aluminum in the wheel wells and it really helped the noise and made the car seem more solid. I did not have plastic on the tops but did have heavy bed liner. I used 1/8" thick material and pop rived in place. That was like 14 yrs ago.

[first time builder]

vraptor maybe you can get in touch with GWL he states he has a set but has not installed them yet. Might be able to get templates from his set.

[Fman]

Not trying to step on any toes here, but we're working on a Mk 4 for a customer here that wants these installed on his car. I've reached out to Alex to purchase these with no luck.....which means I'm probably going to have to make them myself. And if I'm going to go thru the hassle of creating templates and brackets from scratch and making them myself for one car, I might as well make them available to others if there is a demand for them. Can anyone tell me what the thickness is of the material that was used? 3/32"?....1/8"? With the elephant ears in the rear and the alum splash guards behind the front tires, is it really necessary to extend the liners down and cover those areas that are already covered? Seems to me that it would make more sense to just run the liners from the tops of the aluminum splash panels and run them forward and down to where Alex's panels run to?

I would be interested in buying a set. I also like the added protection a rock hitting hard to the underside of the fiberglass and causing paint damage. Please send me a PM and we can work out the details. I tried reaching out to Alex as well with no success.

[Blitzboy54]

I'm guessing you will have no shortage of customers. If you need an upfront head count I would be in as well

[Hurman]

Those do add a very clean look to the finish, count me in as well if they want to start making them again.

[JohnK]

I have a set of Alex's liners that I haven't installed yet. Let me know what info you need.

-John

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Hi JohnK......if you want to shoot me an email to vraptor@midlands.net we will get something worked out. Thanks for your help!

Thanks for the rest of the replies here! Yes, the noise issue with the rocks hitting the plastic instead of the aluminum makes sense. Give me a bit here and I'll get something going for you guys.

[JohnK]

E-mail sent.

[toadster]

Took a while to find it... http://acroadsterinteriors.com/Index.html

are they closed now?

[magicmarto]

I'm for a set

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Just an update here. JohnK was kind enough to send me the set he had so I could get some templates made. I got a few sheets of material in to get a couple sets made. Bulb seal for the outer edge of the liners is here.

One problem I have is that I have already sent the body out for paint on the Mk4 I have in the shop right now, so getting these fitted and figuring out what to do for brackets is not possible. Reading thru this thread, it sounds like most of you are attaching these to already existing points on the chassis with the exception of a few small angle brackets?....and not really using the mounting hardware that Alex was sending with these? If someone can tell me what you would like to see for brackets and hardware to attach these, that would be great. Or....edit....if anyone who has already installed these has some input on what you used for hardware and brackets, that would be great. The other option would be to just ship the liners and bulb seal as a kit and the owners can figure out their own attachment method (which is what it sounds like most of you were doing anyway?)

And just to make sure....I show that so far the following people are interested in ordering these:

Fman
Blitzboy54
Hurman
Magicmarto
member who PM'd me yesterday (3/14)
Gary who emailed me on 2/24

Anyone else?

Thanks to you all for your input on this!

[ydousurf]

Hey Shane, put me down for a set too - Thanks!

Dj

[nuhale]

I’m interested. When will a delivered price be available?

[mlewis]

I'm interested

[John4337]

I’m following this as well and would likely be interested.

[jrcuz]

I'll take a set too.
JR

[txboiler]

I sent and email. I am interested.

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Ok....after crunching numbers all morning and verifying price and availability of materials and shipping on this project, looks like price will be $247 + shipping. As these are pretty large/bulky parts, looks like shipping will range between $40-$50 for most places in the cont. USA. Please let me know if this will work for everyone who said they want a set. Thanks again to everyone here for your help!

[Fman]

Could you take a pic of what exactly we will be getting? Does anyone have a picture of the finish product installed? IMO these are also going to help eliminate any possibility of starring your paint from a rock hitting the underside of the fiberglass. Talked with someone recently who had this happen on his car.

[jrcuz]

I'm OK with your $247 + shipping. PM sent
JR

[magicmarto]

I'm in for $247
Martin

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Could you take a pic of what exactly we will be getting? Does anyone have a picture of the finish product installed? IMO these are also going to help eliminate any possibility of starring your paint from a rock hitting the underside of the fiberglass. Talked with someone recently who had this happen on his car.

The parts are identical to what the guys have posted (pics) on the first page of this thread. From what I gather, the kits from Alex came with a couple little hardware-store angle brackets and plastic push-pins that nobody ended up using....sounds like most everyone just ended up using their own hardware and methods to install them to their own tastes. So what I'm offering here are just the black, textured plastic wheel well panels with the nice rubber bulb seal that covers the outside edge where the panel contacts the body. This is not the cheap bulb seal like what comes with the FFR kits (no offense, FFR!) where it's just a round piece of foam rubber that is bonded (poorly) to a cheap vinyl covered metal strip. This is very nice, high-quality moulded rubber bulb seal.....identical to what came on the kits from Alex. The only difference between the parts I'm sending out and the parts Alex was sending out is that he pre-drilled several 5/16" mounting holes in all of his panels. I put the same holes in the same locations as he did but only drilled them out to 1/8" so you don't have to use a big fender washer to cover the hole if you're using smaller hardware to mount them.....or if you want to change the location of the holes, you can just ignore the existing 1/8" holes and drill your own.

Yes, these provide pretty much full coverage of the front and rear wheel wells, extending all the way down to the bottom of the wheel arches, just like the installed photos on page 1 here, and prevent rocks from striking the underside of the body and spider-cracking/starring the fiberglass/paint. Also covers the existing aluminum panels to help deaden the sound of rock impacts....eliminating the "tink" sound of rocks bouncing off the aluminum panels. Also gives the wheel wells a more finished look.

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Ok, guys......all of the material is officially on order and will be here by early next week. For everyone who wants to order these wheel well liners (4 wheel well liners with bulb seal on outer edge), please email me at vraptor@midlands.net and give me your name and shipping address and I will reply to your email with a total with shipping and payment instructions....I can take a personal check or Paypal.

Please do not PM me with your order. If you have already PM'd me with an order, please copy that into an email and email it to me at vraptor@midlands.net so I don't forget or overlook anyone's order. Thanks for everyone's help in getting this going.

[toadster]

Could you take a pic of what exactly we will be getting? Does anyone have a picture of the finish product installed? IMO these are also going to help eliminate any possibility of starring your paint from a rock hitting the underside of the fiberglass. Talked with someone recently who had this happen on his car.

maybe time for another group shipment - dangit Travis you're spending all my money!!! LOL

[Fman]

Officially placed my order, thanks Shane for putting this together. Will be some nice added protection in the wheel well.

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Thanks, Fman....and thanks to everyone here for all of the help with this project!

[jrcuz]

My check in in the mail, thanks again Shane.
JR

[v1-vr]

Shane
Count me in.
I'll send an email tonight
Thanks for your efforts Shane

[legend42]

I am also tried to reach Alex with no success. I am also interested in yours.

[cChrisM]

Email sent for the rears only. Thanks

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Sent PM for Fronts only. Need to replace damaged units.

[NYMike]

Email sent! Thanks for figuring this out!

[R. Button]

I sent an email about the splash guards. IF there is any hope that they may fit a Mark III body I'd like to get a set.
I have a Mark I but due to a deer encounter I now have a Mark III body that the fender splash panels no longer fit well.
Cutting and trimming helps but would prefer better splash guards

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Ralph,

We've asked about fitment on "other than Mk 4" cars in another thread but have not received an answer on that. I'm more of a GTM expert than Roadster expert, so I don't know if there are enough differences between the different generations of Roadsters that would make these wheel well liners not fit.

As for an update on order progress......as I mentioned to some of those who ordered, I was hoping to get all of the material and shipping boxes picked up last Monday so I could get going on these. As it turned out, it rained all day Monday and Tuesday....and since I was hauling this stuff in an open bed of a pickup, I could not pick up the shipping boxes in the rain. Wednesday was the first day I could pick that stuff up and didn't get back til Wednesday night.....and my employee had Thursday off.....so we worked on these all day Friday. Got a handful of orders boxed up and ready to ship and will continue boxing up orders and shipping today. On top of that, I think everyone is in a mad rush to spend some "stimulus" money, so I've been slammed with other orders for all of the other parts that I offer.....so we're getting all of this stuff done as quickly as we can. Thanks again to everyone for the orders!

[R. Button]

It's good to be busy!! :)
I'll email you and put in for an order.
Then will let you know what adjustments IF any are needed for a Mark III body.

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Thanks, Ralph. Hopefully the fitment will work well for you.

All orders have now been shipped. Hopefully you all got email confirmation with tracking. Thanks everyone for your orders! These are available on my website now. I have the material in stock and ready to go. I will add photos once I get some feedback and hopefully some installed pics from you guys here. Thanks again for all of the help with this to everyone here.

[Ed Mc]

Received notice I will receive mine tomorrow and I plan to install them this weekend. Will let you know how it goes

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

That would be great! Hopefully all goes well. I still have not had the opportunity to fit these to the Mk4 we have in the shop as the body is still off. These are the exact same size and shape as what Alex was shipping.....so fitment will be the same as before. Thanks again!

[R. Button]

Thanks!! My package is arriving today so will be installing it this evening or tomorrow.
Updates to follow as mine are going to be installed on a Mark I chassis to a Mark III body! :)
So far it has been an "interesting" rebuild of the car!

[RBachman]

I'll take a set also.

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

RBachman,

Please send me an email to vraptor@midlands.net with your shipping address and I'll get a shipping quote and total for you. Thanks!

[jrcuz]

Mine arrived about an hour ago, now the wait for my car to be finished at Whitbys. Thanks Shane.
JR

[ydousurf]

I just wanted to drop a note and say - Thanks Shane! Thanks again for taking this project on, as to further produce and continue the critical coverage of this vulnerable area that can surely only help with rock protection.

These wheel well covers are sweet! They're very durable and will no doubt endure many a stones thrown at them, that I'm sure. I know it will be a couple of years before they can be installed, but I'm confident they'll work out perfectly when I do.

And thanks for working with me on my special request too. I'm very satisfied and honored to be able to support vendors that support this forum! Until my next purchase from VRaptor SpeedWorks - All the best to you Shane and VRSW too!

And to anyone thinking whether to get their own set? Do! You will not be disappointed!

Dj

[Ed Mc]

Shane great product! Installed them this weekend and they work great, no more rocks pinging off the underside of the car. The rears fit perfectly but had to trim the fronts. The shipping package made a great template to help fit them before cutting the actual liners. Thanks again for making them, really adds a finishing touch

[Fman]

Shane great product! Installed them this weekend and they work great, no more rocks pinging off the underside of the car. The rears fit perfectly but had to trim the fronts. The shipping package made a great template to help fit them before cutting the actual liners. Thanks again for making them, really adds a finishing touch

Could you post up some pics of how you secured them? I was planning on installing mine sometime soon. Thanks

[Ed Mc]

I will post a couple pictures, not able to do more than one at time. Installing the liners was easier

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=145747&d=1617740839

[Ed Mc]

Second picture

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=145748&d=1617740871

[Ed Mc]

Used an L bracket on the 3/4 tube to fasten the front liners
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=145745&d=1617740779

[toadster]

wow those look AWESOME!!

[Ed Mc]

Thanks, and the rock noise is almost totally eliminated with the liners

[FLPBFoot]

Used an L bracket on the 3/4 tube to fasten the front liners
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=145745&d=1617740779

I too used an "L" bracket for the fronts but put it behind the liner so it is hidden. All you see is the plastic push button head.

[Fman]

These liners are really nice, no doubt they will help eliminate any possible paint starring and they really finish off the fender area nicely.

Thanks again Shane for putting these together!

https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=145781&d=1617765575

[VRaptor SpeedWorks, LLC]

Thanks again, guys! I'm very glad to see that these are working out as hoped.

[R. Button]

We also ordered a set of the wheel well liner BUT knew that we were going into the unknown. The chassis is a very early Mark I BUT the new body is a Mark III! The front Mark I inner aluminum wheel well panels did not fit well with the Mark III body. We hoped that the soft plastic wheel well might fit better. The did! All fitted well both front and back wheel wells. We cut the front wheel aluminum in half and used it to fasten the new inner wheel well panels. The rear wheel panel just fitted in nicely - no issues!

[MSumners]

Just about to install the liners, likely tomorrow.
Any recs on install from those that have them in and have some miles on? Seems like some simple L brackets and rivets vs tapped button heads where contact is appropriate?
Thanks all!

[boat737]

Just about to install the liners, likely tomorrow.
Any recs on install from those that have them in and have some miles on? Seems like some simple L brackets and rivets vs tapped button heads where contact is appropriate?
Thanks all!

If or when you do any trimming and cutting, take it in small steps, a little at a time.

I also used some rubberized fender washers to help cushion and spread the clamping force. Hopefully that will eliminate any vibration cracking in the material.