Need the rubber seal between bumper and fender.


I am looking for the rubber seal that goes between the "utility" bumper and the rear fender. This is a Flare Side short bed. Also does anyone know if the big "Braton" bumper was an option or if that was an add on after delivery? Thanks for your help.

 

There is no factory seal, as this is an aftermarket step bumper. Ford never offered a factory step bumper for Flaresides.

 

McMaster-Carr

Here is a seal I seen on Mcmaster's site, Have not used it but when i seen it this thread came to mind.
Good luck in your search!

 

Bill (Mr. NumberDummy).. Thank you for the verification on the bumper. The truck was purchased by the Forestry Department and they must have added the bumper.
Wally.. Thanks for the link to McMaster's site. I will check it out. You would think that little piece of rubber would be around somewhere. They sold more than one of these bumpers. Appreciate all the feedback.

 

As mentioned, the bumper is aftermarket. I had the same bumper on my 1960 when I first took possession of the vehicle. The factory F-100 bumpers consisted of one of two styles depending on the bed option (Styleside or Flareside), were available in chrome or white, and did not have provisions for trailer hitch components.

 

Thank you for the information and photos. The original owner of the truck.. the Forestry Dept. had the Braden Bumper put on prior to using the truck. That is the reason I wanted to stay "original". Because so many people had that bumper, I thought it would be easy to find the seal.