Do I Really Need Welting ??
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From: Central PA
Originally Posted by nutinbutford
Was the welting used only on pre 70's trucks? Not sure I've seen it on the Flareside models after the 50's models.
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From: AKRON ohio
Originally Posted by NumberDummy
Ford put the welting there for several reasons. It keeps water from entering between the fender and the bedside. It also prevents the metal from rubbing together. That will cause paint chips and squeeking.
This was used between EVERY panel that touched another metal panel.
They sell welting and say its for 53-56 ford trucks and it will work but it never came with it on the rear fenders , just the anti-squeek is shown in the body assembly manual for 56's
Kevin Bigwin 56's are my LIFE!
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From: northwestern Ontario
If it's alright to add my $ 0.02 worth, I watched the TV program Cut, Chop Rebuild and on a 34 coupe they sprayed LineX to eliminate the welting for a clean look and that it did. I suppose you could use any bed liner product to the desired thickness. Not my idea but think it's a good one.
John
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