Notch Question

[Johnny M]

Can anyone tell me the reason for the notch in the passenger side rear wheel arch? is it for the spare wheel to fit?

 

[Midlife]

That is the thought, but cars with those wheel wells are random. A few years ago, I conducted a poll for 64.5-66 cars, asking factory, year, original engine size, and body style and found examples of each that contained the bent wheel well and examples of each that did not.

 

[Johnny M]

That is the thought, but cars with those wheel wells are random. A few years ago, I conducted a poll for 64.5-66 cars, asking factory, year, original engine size, and body style and found examples of each that contained the bent wheel well and examples of each that did not.

Strange, i hope it doesn't effect my clearence.


And the bracket on the right side of the opening for the fuel tank is to tie down the spare wheel?

 

[mustangstofear]

You are correct johnny boy, It is for your spare. I always remove the hold down bracket. You won't have any tire problems with the notch. Top of the mornin to ya johnny. Rich.

 

[Johnny M]

You are correct johnny boy, It is for your spare. I always remove the hold down bracket. You won't have any tire problems with the notch. Top of the mornin to ya johnny. Rich.

Thanks Rich. I will remove the hold down bracket as i wont be carrying a spare.

D'is a fine mornin here in the Emerald Isle.