Where can I find a reasonable substitute for the tape that goes between the inner and outer fender and other sheet metal on a 55 Olds?

 

beaded fender welting?
http://www.steelerubber.com/fender-w...ead-70-1098-44

 

No, it is a flat woven cloth tape that is used between sheet metal parts when they are bolted together.

 

Somebody here knows.

 

Can you post or email me a pic of what your looking for.
I just talked to a 55 expert and he has paper product that goes in-between some of the front end sheet metal.

 

I'm going to need some as well. Source?

 

Hello:
We are doing a resto on a 1928 Model A, alot of the body joint stuff is close to what you are looking for, you might try Snyders Model A parts in NE Ohio.
Thanks Ron

 

I found it at local VolksWagon store

 

Thanks guys, between the two I will check into them.

 

Has anyone found a direct source for this product?

 

Hello:
See above posts 7&8, the Model A cloth band is approx 2" wide for frame welt and 1" for around area hood rests on firewall. It is treated w/ an asphalt type material as well.
Thanks, Ron

 

Strange that nobody makes/sells this for restorations of these cars specifically.

I was just going to put my car together without it......

 

I wouldn't be surprised if this item was used on Cadillac, Buick, and Pontiac cars.

 

I found some sheet gasket material that is very close, and probably a bit sturdier than the original body tape. I'll cut it in strips and use that. Cheap and easy. If it's just for squeak reduction, the gasket material should do the same job.


It should also work well for the circular rubber washers on the fender attach bolts.

 

If you had a '55 - '57 Chevy they make a complete die cut set of anti squeak gaskets. I can't seem to find any material that is similar to the original. 3M sells anti squeak tape that is made from UHMW and is very expensive. I think it is more for interior plastic parts then sheet metal panels. There is another company that sells polyester felt for the same purpose.

My biggest concern is that whatever material I end up with will not absorb water. I am afraid of creating a rust area where panels bolt together. I was debating over undercoating or not. I figured if I decided to undercoat I would do it while it is still dissembled and then the seam areas would be coated with rubber. I was thinking there would then be no need to add the anti squeak gasket?

Jeff K.

 

Would love to hear from some folks that have recently restored one of these cars. What did you do/use?

Anyone?

 

I used thick black gasket material also, so far no problems. It's doubtful any manufacture would make a pre drilled kit for Oldsmobile only but the tape thing sounds like it would be easy to use... Tedd