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putting body together
when you guys have put your bodies back together did you guys use the rubber stripping in between parts? i do want to use welting in places but was wondering if the gaskets help alot with noise.
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I don't plan on using it this time around. I know it will probably help with the squeeking, but the kind I used last time I did this truck was the stuff with the beaded edge, and I didn't like the way it caught grit and wax. Although this time, the front fenders are going to be fiberglass so I don't think they'll squeek much. On the rear steel fenders I put rolled-on bedliner on the inside of the fenders and continued it around the edge of the bolt flange, so when the fenders were mounted to the bed there's a layer of this rubber coating to insulate from rubbing.
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I used a small bead of clear silicone before bolting together. Panels were already painted of course. Fenders got plastic fender welting, but all those front nose pieces got silicone caulk. Four years of daily use on gravel roads and the body is still quiet.
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Originally Posted by fish-albuq
when you guys have put your bodies back together did you guys use the rubber stripping in between parts? i do want to use welting in places but was wondering if the gaskets help alot with noise.
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Fish,
How much of a gap do you have between your front fenders and the cab?? I recently put my spare front clip on my truck and it seems like there is a huge gap there, 3/8" or more. It seems a bit excessive. I'm going to have tons of work once I start on bodywork....agh
Bobby
How much of a gap do you have between your front fenders and the cab?? I recently put my spare front clip on my truck and it seems like there is a huge gap there, 3/8" or more. It seems a bit excessive. I'm going to have tons of work once I start on bodywork....agh
Bobby
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bobby,
I have some but not that bad, i dont think. the gap on the drivers side is about 1/4" and the gap on pass. side is about 1/2". i was hoping to take care of it with some round gasket.
I have some but not that bad, i dont think. the gap on the drivers side is about 1/4" and the gap on pass. side is about 1/2". i was hoping to take care of it with some round gasket.
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Fish,
Thanks, It sounds like I will have to do some adjusting. I just set the clip in place to make sure my fabricated radiator support fits. I know I'll have to pull the clip a few more times.
I like fatfenders56 idea of minimizing the gap and using the teflon washers between the cab and the fenders
Bobby
Thanks, It sounds like I will have to do some adjusting. I just set the clip in place to make sure my fabricated radiator support fits. I know I'll have to pull the clip a few more times.
I like fatfenders56 idea of minimizing the gap and using the teflon washers between the cab and the fenders
Bobby
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TFE ( teflon) is the best way to go on this one. I have a roll of .018" thick x 3" wide that I use on anything that bolts up. It will not hold water,is inert,has a natural lubricity,and can be cut and trimmed to fit. It is used in leaf springs as as Anti-squeek. If you regulars want some, EM your address and I respond with an address to send the postage stamps. The material will be free. By the way, UHMW, Nylon 6/6, and MDS also work well. UHMW cames in a 1" wide PSA version and I use it on the inner fender to outer fender flanges.
EDIT: The PM/EM blows. If you guys want some mail 5 stamps to:
J.Herrera
1203 Ebony st
Denver,CO 80221
EDIT: The PM/EM blows. If you guys want some mail 5 stamps to:
J.Herrera
1203 Ebony st
Denver,CO 80221
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Originally Posted by fish-albuq
cabron, id love to get some of the stuff but hate to dwindle your supply. do you know of a distributor?
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Go to McMaster-Carr, type in "teflon tape" in the search box
or look in the "raw materials" or "fastening and sealing" section on the home page
seams very reasonably priced
Bobby
or look in the "raw materials" or "fastening and sealing" section on the home page
seams very reasonably priced
Bobby
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Originally Posted by bobbytnm
Fish,
How much of a gap do you have between your front fenders and the cab?? I recently put my spare front clip on my truck and it seems like there is a huge gap there, 3/8" or more. It seems a bit excessive. I'm going to have tons of work once I start on bodywork....agh
Bobby
How much of a gap do you have between your front fenders and the cab?? I recently put my spare front clip on my truck and it seems like there is a huge gap there, 3/8" or more. It seems a bit excessive. I'm going to have tons of work once I start on bodywork....agh
Bobby
One source is Sacramento Vintage Ford p. 357 pn 6465-3 $14.50/pr
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