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Old 11-06-2009, 02:17 AM   #11 (permalink)
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The brush idea will probably work best, and you can make a mount for it with old aluminum scrap. Alternatively, you could just make a frame from 3/16" steel brake line and wrap it with steel window mesh, which is probably the cheapest option available.


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Old 11-06-2009, 09:17 PM   #12 (permalink)
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Thanks for your reply. I agree re the brushes as they could be set very close to the wheels. What do you suggest re ways to attached the scrap aluminum to the wheel well edges?
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Inside the fender, there is a rolled lip that terminates about 1/2" from the outer edge of the fender. You can either put screws through it, or clamp to it, etc.


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