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| | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 108 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 108 | I am installing the fenders back on my 51 Chevy Truck and purchased the beaded welting to fit between the body and fenders.
I first noticed that the welting is so wide that it obstructs the body bolt holes, which neccessitated notching the welting at each bolt hole.
Next I noticed that after tightening the fender bolts, the welting is uneaven and loose in spots.
I was hoping for a nice tight fit and an even bead appearance all the way around the edges.
What should I have done differently to improve the quality of the welting install?
Thanks for your 2 cents worth in advance.
Best Regards
Will
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 275 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2005 Posts: 275 | What I did to make my installation easier is I glue the welting on to the fender before bolting it to the truck. After I glued the welting on I then cut out the bolt hole areas.
38 original
48 panel
59 stepside
46 in the back forty
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Will, Yes, you should have to notch the welting at each bolt hole. Also, you will have to notch the welting almost to the bead in order to turn downward corners. You will need more and closer notches with tighter corners. Classic Truck Shop has a tech article with helpful photos. Tim | | | | | Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 339 | I did the same as above, I made slits about
every 1/2 inch to make smooth radiuses, then used
3-m trim spray glue to glue it on...after it tacked
up good the holes were cut....Bill B | | | | | Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 677 | Great idea !! I havent got that far on my 51 yet but I was wondering about what to do about that
Todd
Some people are like Slinkies, Their not really good for nothing... But they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down the stairs. 1951 3100 350 TBI Gallery Toddzilla... "$old" | | | | | Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 108 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 108 | THANKS! The slits permitted the welting to flex around the curvature of the fenders a LOT better and the glue (I used weather stripping glue) worked out just great! My welting now looks neat and uniform!!
Again THANKS
Best Regards
Will
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 866 | Thanks, 56picup, good set of instructions. We are doing this on our 53 this weekend. | | | | | Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 641 | you can also tape it in place with masking tape when its all together pull the tape | | | | | Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 209 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jun 2005 Posts: 209 | Well it looks like you guys got it covered. I used most of those ideas when we did mine. | | |
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