I have an old firehose that I cut up. It is "layered" and with two pieces it comes out just right. I glued two pieces together for my panel mounts and they look nice. The hose has rubber and also a couple layers of what is probably woven polyester fabric that will never rot.
Just another possiblity.


1937 Chevy Pickup
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1952 Chevy Panel
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1950 Chevy Coupe
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I'd rather walk and carry a Chevy hub cap than ride in a Ferd.
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