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| | | | Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 293 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 293 | Hello,
There is no welting whatsoever on the front fenders of my '57 Suburban. I am going to do some work on them (rust), and I would like to mount them back the proper way.
Should there be welting on the fenders? Is it really needed?
What is needed? Looking at shops online, there is a variety of different rubber parts, different shapes and length, but I do not see what goes where?... Is it all needed?
And what about rubber bumpers on the hood or fenders, are there any?
I want to specify that my Burb is not really clean, a good-season daily-driver, and not stock. I am not looking for welting for looks, but (maybe?) for metal protection/avoiding squeaks?...
I also see some people use some sort of strip caulking instead, any thoughts?
Thanks!
Last edited by wave1957; 04/15/2025 2:01 PM.
'57 Chevy Suburban; '70 Chevy Impala.
| | | | | Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,828 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Oct 2021 Posts: 6,828 | Fender welt wasn't used on the previous generation of trucks( AD) so I seriously doubt that GM used any on succeeding generations.
1950 Chevrolet 3100 (Ol' Roy)
1939 Packard Standard Eight Coupe (The Phantom) | 1956 Cadillac Coupe de Ville (The Bismarck) | 1964 Ford Galaxie 500 coupe |1966 Ford Mustang (Little Red) | 1969 Pontiac GTO (The Dishpit) I 1979 Ford F-100 | 1976 Ford F-150 (Big Red) | 1995 Ford F-150 (Newt)
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,501 Moderator, Electrical Bay | | Moderator, Electrical Bay Joined: Mar 2014 Posts: 4,501 | As previously mentioned it wasn't used. Actually if you want to avoid rust and decay, please avoid welting. It prevents the area from draining well and harboring moisture and dirt is not a good thing. I would not use strip caulking either. I would just make certain the area where the fenders mount is painted well. Paint will help to keep them safe for a long time.
As for rubber bumpers, there were rubber bumpers on the underside of the hood (where the hood contacts the front panel and also along the sides. As I recall, there were either 8 or 10 of them used. Those should be replaced. Good luck!
~ Jon
1952 1/2 ton with 1959 235 | T5 with 3.07 rear end
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'57 Chevy Suburban; '70 Chevy Impala.
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