Rear skirts February 03, 2017, 01:13:56 pm What is the proper way to attach rear skirts to the body? I looked at one where the body fiberglass had shoddy holes drilled in a spot where the skirt did not even have a hole. The opposite side had skirt screws in that spot. The screws that were holding the skirts on, did not look like they were the ones intended. Any advice?- Allen
Re: Rear skirts Reply #2 – February 03, 2017, 02:57:22 pm I think you call them wheel covers. Back in the 50's they were skirts
Re: Rear skirts Reply #3 – February 03, 2017, 02:59:21 pm My 96 had the old style hold down for the tire skirts.I had one break around the mounting point and after a few attempts at making it work with body washersbut couldn't. It finally broke too much to continue to use. I ordered a replacement from theMothership and at the same time got the mounting stuff that is used now. It was easy to makework with just a drill and some patience aligning the holes.
Re: Rear skirts Reply #4 – February 03, 2017, 03:01:51 pm Thanks. That is helpful. I wonder if I can get the mounting kit without the actual cover. When you say mothership do you mean the LD factory, or is there aftermarket distributor that owners like?
Re: Rear skirts Reply #5 – February 03, 2017, 03:03:12 pm Quote from: huenorth - February 03, 2017, 01:13:56 pmWhat is the proper way to attach rear skirts to the body? I looked at one where the body fiberglass had shoddy holes drilled in a spot where the skirt did not even have a hole. The opposite side had skirt screws in that spot. The screws that were holding the skirts on, did not look like they were the ones intended. Any advice? Could you attach a photo of the wheel cover/shirt? I'm betting someone tried to make a repair and it didn't turn out to be factory quality repair.
Re: Rear skirts Reply #6 – February 03, 2017, 03:38:33 pm huenorth, I see by your bio that you have an '85, same year as my old one. I think I know what you are referring to. Some of the old timers on the forum have owned similar models to yours so I'm sure you'll get some more answers to your question! Yes, mothership refers to the LD factory. They may be able to help.
Re: Rear skirts Reply #7 – February 03, 2017, 04:19:07 pm Thanks. I don't own it yet, but gave the owner some earnest money. I am flying to Huntington Beach next week to take delivery. The wheel covers are one of the things that concerned me...but not a deal breaker. Meeting an inspector down there to look at everything before cutting the check.
Re: Rear skirts Reply #8 – February 03, 2017, 06:53:02 pm Quote from: huenorth - February 03, 2017, 03:01:51 pmThanks. That is helpful. I wonder if I can get the mounting kit without the actual cover. When you say mothership do you mean the LD factory, or is there aftermarket distributor that owners like?Allen, LD factory and Mothership are one and the same.Chris
Re: Rear skirts Reply #9 – February 03, 2017, 07:13:21 pm on ours its a double nutted stud from the back side of body with spin on small knobs. I don't have any close up pics with the the knobs on. an early congrats on rig and when in Huntington beach stop by the aloha girl for a rainbow.
Re: Rear skirts Reply #10 – February 03, 2017, 07:31:37 pm Thank you. The photo enlarged so I could see what you have. The one I am looking at does not look like that. I'll have to wait until I am down there to compare. Lazy Daze RV | eBay
Re: Rear skirts Reply #11 – February 03, 2017, 07:35:47 pm The bottom of the skirt curls around the body and there were studs sticking down that the skirt slid into and then you put a body washer over that and a wingnut to secure it.I saw my skirt flapping in the breeze one day and that is when I learned about changing over to the new style.It has a hole in the side of the skirt that allows them to be more secure. As they age and rocks and other debris gets thrown up, the old style mounts can have the plastic of the skirt break away and that makes securing them harder.
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