2.0 Coupe Inner Arches

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500 Dino
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2.0 Coupe Inner Arches

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Hi Comrades,
my '67 Coupe has been repainted [final stages]. All the lower part of the car has been welded with good new metal, so it has had new inner and outer sills.
Now when I look into the front wheel arches, you can see right though a gap where the panels don't meet [pink circle]. My drainage holes in the outer sills are good and clear but I am worried that water/salt/grit will easily get in through this gap and lead to corrosion in the future. Should this gap be sealed? I would always leave a small gap to let water drain out this end.
Higher up the gap is very small against the wing [green line], so not a problem, I hope.
Did the cars ever have wheel arch liners? Do I close these gaps now whilst everything is clean and dry, knowing that the drains will keep the enclosed area vented?
I will Waxoyl inside the sills of course.

regards to all,
Graham
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4cambob
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Its the build up of grime,dirt and sludge in these areas which retains water once you drive in the rain which leads to rust. The cars never had a liner but this would be an ideal solution.
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Re: 2.0 Coupe Inner Arches

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Just for comparison this is mine after extensive repairs.
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Re: 2.0 Coupe Inner Arches

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