Was the original anti-squeak thick canvass? I have a roll from "removed does not support this site" and it appears to be a canvas material. Is this correct or is there a better material on the market today. Comes in 25 foot rolls--Is 25 feet enough?

 

I bought a couple of rolls of the canvas stuff when I started my rebuild, and then didn't use it. I found it difficult to work with and keep in place while tightening panels.

Original? I couldn't remember what material was used where. I'm pretty sure the tarred canvas wasn't used everywhere......

I ended up using clear silicone caulk between sheetmetal panels. I'm in the middle of the second winter and I'm happy with it so far. It doesn't absorb moisture and effectively eliminates squeaks.

 

fordguy

I like the beaded rubber style. It isn;t stock though.

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Did you use the beaded rubber stuff around the grill. I guess I could turn the bead around to face inward. Im not so sure it would look good everywhere it's supposed to go on my 48. Or would it? Now you got me thinking?

I have beaded rubber for the rear fenders between the bed.

Tim

 

Tim

I used a couple different things for the body panels to avaoid squeaking. (probably in vain but I had to try) You should be able to find different thickness rubber in rolls at a hardware store. It needs to be pretty thin or it causes trouble. I don't like the bead sticking out except on the fenders where it's supposed to. McMaster Carr sells everything known to man if you can't find it locally. I think it is worth doing. At the very least, it seals out moisture and dirt from some high risk rust areas.

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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 01-14-03 AT 00:35 AM (EST)]Try bicycle tire tubing...real cheap...and cut it to fit. Works great since it is thin and can easily fit between any steel to steel part you might have.

Use rubber the rubber bead stuff for around the rear fenders. They make it look fantastic. jim