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Tech Forum => Tech Forum => Topic started by: Ruben on September 11, 2005, 08:59:38 PM

Title: Doghouse Skirt
Post by: Ruben on September 11, 2005, 08:59:38 PM
Does anybody knows where I can get a new doghouse skirt for my 78 Clipper?
Any help would be appreciated..
Thanks

Ruben
Title: Skirt
Post by: Ruben on September 13, 2005, 02:26:41 PM
Anybody??
It doesn't have to be new...
Any ideas??
Title: Doghouse Skirt
Post by: Rodney on September 13, 2005, 06:31:41 PM
Hi Rubin
If you are wanting the cover which is on the inside of the coach you might have a new one made by your local Upholster for this and have it padded or insulated real well to try and cut down the heat and noise.
Rodney
Title: Doghouse Skirt
Post by: Andy Illes on September 15, 2005, 01:40:46 PM
Ruben.... what are you calling a "skirt"?   Notwithstanding that mine's called Fred, so wouldn't know a Clipper skirt from a bra... still not sure what exactly you're asking about.
Title: Skirt
Post by: Ruben on September 15, 2005, 08:46:13 PM
Andy,

The common name of the engine cover in Dodge vans is "Doghouse"
I've  seen it covered with carpet, and a padded vinyl type material with pockets for storing things like maps etc. As far as I know,  this cover is called a skirt. You can see one in the second picture of Dig's rig in the Cleanest Clipper contest thread.
http://www.americanclipperownersclub.com/techstop/viewtopic.php?t=952&start=15
That covering is what I'm looking for, it does not have to be new..

Ruben
Title: Doghouse Skirt
Post by: Horst on September 15, 2005, 08:59:44 PM
I have seen them in junkyards believe it or not - and sometimes in pretty good shape - nothing a little soap, water, and then armorall wouldn't fix.

JC Whitney maybe for a new one??