Front fender to frame mount question

72rocket · September 22nd, 2007, 11:42 PM

I just pulled the support beam that goes from the front fender (by the side marker) to the frame and drilled out the rivets holding this rubber/fabric material to the beam so I can strip/paint the beam. The rubber/fabric stuff is trashed and I'm wondering if anyone has had experience getting this new material or maybe an idea on a thick rubber sheet I can cut to size to replace it. I'm just going to use a nut, bolt, and washers instead of the rivet to reattach it so that's easy.
Any help would be great.

Bluevista · September 23rd, 2007, 04:34 AM

One of the rubber pieces on mine (all original) has part of a whitewall on it.

I think they may have used some sort of old tire pieces? There is also a pattern on the backside like the inside of a tire.

Allan

72rocket · September 23rd, 2007, 11:39 AM

You know, that makes sense now that you mention it. I can see what looks like cords in the material, but no whitewall to tip me off. It's just shredding apart. Mines all original also. I think I'll just go down to a tire store and grab an old used tire and cut out the pieces I need since I saved the old piece to use so I could cut the right size. Thanks for the quick assistance Allan!

Oldsguy · September 24th, 2007, 08:14 AM

Hacksaw works well and less effort than a knife, unless you happen to be Samauri Sam or something..

September 22nd, 2007, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
72rocket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vandenberg AFB, CA Posts: 20	Front fender to frame mount question I just pulled the support beam that goes from the front fender (by the side marker) to the frame and drilled out the rivets holding this rubber/fabric material to the beam so I can strip/paint the beam. The rubber/fabric stuff is trashed and I'm wondering if anyone has had experience getting this new material or maybe an idea on a thick rubber sheet I can cut to size to replace it. I'm just going to use a nut, bolt, and washers instead of the rivet to reattach it so that's easy. Any help would be great. __________________ 1972 Cutlass Supreme 2000 Ford Lightning (12.72, 1/4 mile)

September 23rd, 2007, 11:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
72rocket Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Vandenberg AFB, CA Posts: 20	You know, that makes sense now that you mention it. I can see what looks like cords in the material, but no whitewall to tip me off. It's just shredding apart. Mines all original also. I think I'll just go down to a tire store and grab an old used tire and cut out the pieces I need since I saved the old piece to use so I could cut the right size. Thanks for the quick assistance Allan! __________________ 1972 Cutlass Supreme 2000 Ford Lightning (12.72, 1/4 mile)

September 24th, 2007, 08:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Hacksaw works well and less effort than a knife, unless you happen to be Samauri Sam or something.. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

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September 23rd, 2007, 04:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,720	One of the rubber pieces on mine (all original) has part of a whitewall on it. I think they may have used some sort of old tire pieces? There is also a pattern on the backside like the inside of a tire. Allan