osted.To this day, I still think there are unbelievers, but there truly are devices that keep water from splashing into your trunk through the Dzus fitting holes.
I predict some of the disbelievers may even chime in on this discussion soon.
From one of my most famous articles....
quote:3) 3M PPS Cups to Fill the Holes Around the Dzus Fasteners in the Engine Bay: The majority of the Panteras of today are missing the small plastic cups that went behind the trunk tub dzus fasteners. These cups have the function of preventing water from the rear tires from spraying up into your engine compartment when driving your Pantera in the rain. The caps from 3M PPS Paint fit perfectly into the holes in the bay, and they look stock. In addition, they are a beautiful white color, and don’t require any scrubbing like it takes to clean the old ones, (if you are lucky enough to still have them). These are equivalent to P/N 18129C (Plug Assy, Dzus Fastener Plate), that may (or may not) be available from the vendors. Another Ford Part Number is D36Y-6345408-A from the TSB #7, August 3, 1973. (Kudos to Rick Pacinda, Green Valley, AZ)