For this piece here, does anyone sell the rubber or foam to go around it? It was stapled in place. And what is it called? Any and all help would be appreciated.
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Stewart2 1955.1 3100 Both Owner and P/U have lots of miles, lots of history and need LOTS of TLC Jack of several trades and experiences; Master of none
I'm certain somebody sells it although offhand I can't recall the name of that piece. When I re-did mine I just cut two pieces of common inner tube, glued them together with plain contact cement and used that same cement to glue that to the metal piece. Cut it so it folds inward and not outward. Good luck!
Edit...sorry...by inward I mean pointing back in toward the wheel well. That little flap is to keep water, dust, etc from coming in as much
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~ Jon 1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Thank you, Jon, 52Carl and Dan. Just the information I needed. Jon, I like your innovative DIY; unfortunately, with my essential tremors and lack of available inner tubes in my area, mine wouldn't be very effective nor cost efficient. I appreciate you guys!
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Stewart2 1955.1 3100 Both Owner and P/U have lots of miles, lots of history and need LOTS of TLC Jack of several trades and experiences; Master of none
Jon G - Would a torn wheel inner tube flap work in place of an inner tube? Recently had an extra set of old wheels/tires broken down and one flap was snagged and got torn.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
I don't know, Dan. A couple of layers of innertube glued together work really well and inner tube rubber lasts a long time. If you mean the inner tube flap that sits atop the wheel (between the wheel and the tube), that's usually thinner, isn't it? I normally hunt for truck tubes since they're heavier weight.
~ Jon 1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end