I'm aware, like everyone else here, that side skirts for the sedans are damn near impossible to find. So, one day while browsing the local pick n pull, i decided to try and find a suitable replacement for these "golden fleeces". What i found, i wasn't sure was going to work, but i took a chance anyway. They are from an early 90's chrysler 4door sedan. I'm not sure of the exact model because i was so involved in trying to remove them without damage, i forgot to look. Next time i'm over there again, i will make sure to get it.
When i got the skirts home, i immediately took them to the garage to see how the fitment was. Much to my chagrin, they were about 4" too long. Time for plan B. I cut the skirts in half with my miter saw at a 45* angle, then took the two halves back to the garage for a measurement on length. I overlapped the halves until i got a perfect fit, then marked where they met. Back to the miter saw and i cut the leftover piece (about 4") at the same angle.
Now that i have the correct lengths, my next dilemma was how to mount them. After about a week of brainstorming, i ended up using material laying around the jobsite (im a commercial carpenter). A few pieces of 1" metal banding/ strapping, some self tapping screws and a 1' length of vacuum hose was all i needed. In a couple hours, i had them mounted and ready for scrutiny.
I think they turned out pretty good. I'm hoping everyone will chime in and give their honest opinion. I know the pics aren't the greatest because of being taken with a cell phone, but they will have to do for now. I'm providing some before and after shots, as well as a few close-ups. Lemme know watcha think!
Before
After
Close- ups