Product Description
Detroit Speed’s Fender Apron Panels enhance both form and function under the hood of your 1979-93 Ford Mustang or 1979-86 Mercury Capri. Replacing the factory sheet metal aprons, this kit provides a smooth, clean look while improving wheel and tire clearance. Whether upgrading to Detroit Speed’s Short/Long Arm suspension or refining your engine bay’s aesthetics, these panels deliver premium quality and fitment.
IMPROVED WHEEL & TIRE CLEARANCE
Detroit Speed maximizes wheel and tire clearance with a redesigned apron profile, especially at full steering lock. Perfect for aggressive wheel fitments or upgraded suspension setups. these aprons work seamlessly with the Detroit Speed Short/Long Arm suspension system, taking full advantage of the optimized steering geometry.
ENHANCED ENGINE BAY AESTHETICS & STRENGTH
Ditch the factory sheet metal for a smoother, more refined engine bay. These 18-gauge steel panels improve chassis stiffness by covering the factory frame rail’s top channel, creating a cleaner look that enhances any build, whether for show or track use.
BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE & CUSTOMIZATION
Designed for fabricators and performance enthusiasts, these fender aprons allow greater engine bay flexibility. Installation requires fabrication and component relocation, but the result is a custom-fit, professional-grade upgrade perfect for high-horsepower builds or race setups.
CUSTOM FABRICATION MADE SIMPLE
Designed for experienced builders, this kit requires some fabrication and component relocation, but the payoff is a seamless, integrated look that eliminates factory clutter while improving rigidity and clearance.
MADE IN THE USA
Detroit Speed’s Fender Apron Panels are proudly engineered and manufactured in Mooresville, North Carolina, ensuring the highest standards of craftsmanship, fitment, and durability.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
• Smooth 18-gauge steel construction replaces the factory sheet metal for a clean, refined look.
• Improved wheel and tire clearance at full steering lock for better fitment.
• Covers the factory frame rail top channel to enhance chassis stiffness.
• Ideal for custom builds requiring underhood modifications.
• Works seamlessly with Detroit Speed’s Short/Long Arm suspension system for maximum performance.
BEST-IN-CLASS WARRANTY
Detroit Speed stands behind its products. For peace of mind, this kit is backed by Detroit Speed’s two-year limited warranty that protects from defects in material and workmanship.
FITMENT NOTES
• Fabrication and relocation of underhood components required
• Designed for 1979-1993 Ford Mustang and 1979-1986 Mercury Capri