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I’m referring to the top of fender protective ribbed rubber strips just below the door. Should just be bolted down or glued all around as well. Glueing or using silicone would keep water out but would look terrible if any oozed out when tightening them down . Any suggestions?

The rubber on my '50 COE was vulcanized to a metal frame. The metal frame had small studs that protruded through holes in the fender and was held by nuts. I pondered the situation and decided that it would be impossible to attach the new rubber directly on the fender without smearing cement onto visible painted surfaces. The contours of the assembled rubber were complex to be sure. So, I bonded the new rubber to the old metal frame (after removing the old rubber) using windshield glass bonding material and after curing mounted the frame as it was originally.

The only problem I have had is the rubber sits 1/8 inch taller than originally and the door bottoms lightly brush the rubber after installation. Hopefully, you have those original metal frames. I would be interested in how others have installed the aftermarket rubber.

Kent

Thanks for that. I too am scared to smear glue on newly painted fender. My old frames might have made a good pattern but are too far gone to support anything. There were some new ones available for awhile (maybe they still are) which I did get. I’ve not put the doors back on yet but it’ll be close to rubbing just as you say. I may then not glue them on either for that reason in case they have to be taken off and shaved down, hope not.
I would also be interested how others have done this job.

Hey Greasy Knuckles, Any pictures of your COE around ?

Jim Carter Truck Parts has those rubber fender pads available Reproduction with the frames built in for attachment to the fenders.