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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:27 AM
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Ok this may sound **** but I was wondering what people do with their empty holes after they do a Shelby drop. I do not want to leave them open and I really don't want to put small bolts in them. Do they make a flat rubber plug for this? Any other opinions/options would be appreciated.
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Just leave them empty holes, no harm no foul either way.
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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I'm a perfectionist with a slight case of OCD!!!!
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 12:12 PM
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fill em with a body filler, feather it out and paint them.
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Only problem is the engine compartment is already painted. I just got back from the paint shop and didn't learn of the Shelby Drop till mid paint. If I could redo it I would have had them filled.
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I do know NPD has a large selection of rubber grommets for covering access holes. I guess you could measure the hole and ask if they have one that would fit.

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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 12:39 PM
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Yes there has to be a solution. I know its **** but I'm sure there are others out there that would also be interested its a 17/32 Hole. A firewall plug that size would be perfect solution.
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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These "may" work depending on their size.
http://www.cjponyparts.com/FENDER-AP...-1966/p/HW262/
They look small when compared to most others.

Biggest thing is maybe call CJ's and tell them you have a 1/2" or 17/32" hole you want to fill and see what size they have.
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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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If you want put rubber plugs in them, i had some at one time that i would think would fit. Might have to search around for them tho. Or you could put seam sealer in the holes and take a little paint in the cap of a spray can and just use a paint brush to paint over the seam sealer.
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Originally Posted by LynnBob Mustang
These "may" work depending on their size.
http://www.cjponyparts.com/FENDER-AP...-1966/p/HW262/
They look small when compared to most others.

Biggest thing is maybe call CJ's and tell them you have a 1/2" or 17/32" hole you want to fill and see what size they have.
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Those are going to be too big.



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