Hey Bill, Sorry I have been around this place so long I forget that I need to put what year ect, ect I have. Shasta (my truck) is a 1952 3100 with a 56 335 motor in it, with a three speed transmission. I am aware of the rusting problems with the felt pad, and have wondered why the fire wall had coir (rubberized coconut fiber padding) there and just pressed felt where the water would gather. But any help here would be appreciated.