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     John Beech Prolific User Username: jbeech Post Number: 196 Registered: 10-2016 |
Did Rolls-Royce ever fit chrome wheel arches to the Silver Shadow? Not so much for the appearance but for their ability to protect a little better than the bare metal against the door edge of the rude or malicious fellow in the parking spot next to you at the grocery store. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1090 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi John Not specifically for the Shadow. I think they were made for Silver Spirit. However with a little trimming to the ends they fit the post 74 Shadows that have the flared wheel arches quite nicely. Here is an image of a friend of mines 74 Shadow with them fitted.   | ||
| Mark Aldridge Grand Master Username: mark_aldridge Post Number: 403 Registered: 10-2008 |
John in the UK they are often fitted to cover rotten wheel arches ! Mark | ||
| richard george yeaman Grand Master Username: richyrich Post Number: 699 Registered: 4-2012 |
Mark I agree and if they are not rotten before you fit them they soon will be after fitting them IMO. Richard. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1095 Registered: 4-2016 |
Gents, I think if they are fitted properly to a clean car that does not have salted roads, they should be ok for many years to come. The ones in the pics above have been fitted for many years, and Australia does not salt roads. So still as new. | ||
| Graeme Söderlund Prolific User Username: graemeaus Post Number: 63 Registered: 6-2003 |
The wheel arch trims in the photo's were available through a supplier here in Sydney and were specifically labelled for Silver Shadow. No modifications were necessary and they were fitted whilst the car was having some paint work done. They do stop local yahoo's opening their doors against the mudguards in the shopping mall! | ||
| John Beech Prolific User Username: jbeech Post Number: 198 Registered: 10-2016 |
OK, next question. Any chance of finding a set to fit Tootsie? She's a Series I. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1103 Registered: 4-2016 |
Graeme may have to answer that for you John. | ||
| Graeme Söderlund Prolific User Username: graemeaus Post Number: 64 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hi John, these are the contact details for the supplier of my Wheel Arch Trims.I had them fitted by the Panel Shop that was working on my car - they did an excellent job. FENDERTRIM AUSTRALIA Glenorie NSW 2157 Ph: 02 9652 1900 Fax: 02 9652 1704 Email: sales@fendertrim.com.au Web: www.fendertrim.com.au Regards, Graeme | ||
| John Beech Prolific User Username: jbeech Post Number: 199 Registered: 10-2016 |
I've found a new set listed on that website but as for the Silver Shadow II . . . did the fender arch change much compared to my 1969 Series I model? Also, I've found a used set - but for a 1983 model. Again the same question pertains. With respect to the used set, the vendor has a 30-day return but I don't want to abuse a vendor so I would rather try to figure out if these are usable before putting them through the trouble. This question is principally for Patrick since he mentioned trimming to fit a post 74 (presumably a Series II) in hopes he, or someone else may know. I am perfectly willing to engage in some trimming if the basic shape is correct but if the contour is totally different I'm unsure whether I'll have the skill set to massage them to fit if it involves a lot of work. Thoughts welcome. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1133 Registered: 4-2016 |
John, Someone may correct me here, but I do believe all SSI & SSII wheel arch arcs are the same. It is only the flare applied to all post 74 Shadows that was different. Here are some images for us all to compare. Early SSI  SSII  Early SSI  SSII  | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1624 Registered: 5-2012 |
Hi Patrick Nice post. I knew about the "flared arch" models but your pics demonstrate the difference very well. I have always taken the view that the sill (rocker) chrome strip does not align with the center of the rear wheel on cars with the correct ride height. I reckon the correct line is 2" above the center of the rear hubcap.   | ||
| John Beech Prolific User Username: jbeech Post Number: 203 Registered: 10-2016 |
The flare being referred to is the more bold protrusion of the fender whilst the outline remains the same? Hence, these wouldn't fit Tootsie? http://www.ebay.com/itm/83-Rolls-Royce-CHROME-FENDER-LINER-TRIM-SET-OF-4-/401130741985?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1135 Registered: 4-2016 |
Hi John, The one on your link is for an SZ car or Silver Spirit. a different model. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1136 Registered: 4-2016 |
Thanks Geoff, Its good seeing these comparisons side by side. Its just easy, As they say a picture speaks a thousand words. Can you give mine the red line treatment please Geoff.  | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1625 Registered: 5-2012 |
Hi Patrick I'm using irfanview with the paint function. The diagonal red line comes out as a series of broken horizontal lines. Not great, but passable as a rough guide.   | ||
| Geoff Wootton Grand Master Username: dounraey Post Number: 1626 Registered: 5-2012 |
Another attempt, pushing the line a bit lower - it's hard to get any real precision.   | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1137 Registered: 4-2016 |
Thanks mate, Definitely above centre, so I'm very happy with that. As I mentioned, park it on a slope, and it will roll/sag to that side for sure. Super soft springs I guess. | ||
| Patrick Ryan Grand Master Username: patrick_r Post Number: 1138 Registered: 4-2016 |
Gents another angle showing the flared guards. (sorry to use a pic of my own car again)   Note the high rear ride height of the SSII |
