I am about to turn my 53 3100 over to a body and paint guy. Trying to provide him with everything that he will need to assemble my truck, after all of the panels have been fit, straightened and painted. Long story short, my Dad was helping with a restoration back in 2001. He tore the truck apart. I wasn't there to see what came off where. Wanted to know if any of you can help. I have both the old Front Fender Skirt Body Seal Retainer plates and staples in them. A illustration of them can be seen in the 1947-1954 Truck Factory Assembly Manual, Section 11, Sheet 14.00. I am sure a few of you have that manual. The rubber has long since perished, on both of them. First off, has anybody had any experience with these? Second, are they necessary for the fit and anti-squeaking? Not seeing them available in any of the major reproduction parts catalogs. I did purchase an Inner Fender & Front Seal Kit already. Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks,
Rugo
