Woody, I've been looking for a heavy felt paper for most of the summer. I’ve been to all of the roofing supplies in the area and done a lot of online looking and it taint available anywhere. The heaviest felt roofing paper is 30# and that’s only 1/32” thick.
The closest that I've come is the 1/8” waffle pattern felt body deadener pn.121126B that Chevs of the 40’s sells. Only problem is you’ve got to buy $110 dollars worth plus shipping.
Took a couple of pics of one of my ribs:
http://www.pbase.com/dennygraham/body_work&page=2 Denny G
Oops, I see Bob beat me to it.