Originally Posted by
Danleig
When I tore down my '57, the inner fenderwells (fender aprons) have a bushing at the bottom where the fenderwell mounts to the cab (cowl aka dash panel), one on each side.
Mine are really dried out and hard, and I don't see where anyone is re-popping them. Has anyone substituted a different part or had any other creative solution?
Soak 'em in hot water, this will make them more pliable, easier to re-install. Re-using the originals is what you're faced with, unless you make your own.
FoMoCo referred to these bushings as "straps" aka "anti-squeaks" were installed where two or more pieces of sheet metal could rub together.
Look at
16A054 in pic, is this what you're asking for? If so:
Strap - Front Fender Apron to Dash Panel -
Improvise from tire carcass (!).