Hi family, the guy I'm having paint my truck asked me if I was going to put welt between the rear fender and the bed. I hadn't planned on using it, and from looking at trucks in the magazines and throughout the forum pictures, it appears the rubber welt is not used on the trucks. Is it necessary, or just helps to protect the paint from rubbing off where the fender and bed meet? Thanks in advance.
Hey 48ER! As I understand it, it was an option for the rear fenders. I opted to put it on mine just to cut down on metal to metal rubbing. Some folks like to run a thin strip of filler to "smooth" out the look. Choice is yours. How about a picture of your 48? Here's a shot of my rear fender welting!
fender welting I really like the way welting looks on these old truck fenders. You don't really notice it on the bed because it hides under the bed rails for the most part. Jim
Another option is to use strips of Dynamat or similar material. I've had it on my '57 for about 8 or 9 years. Works good and you can't see it.
Thanks guys, you're right, the welt is hardly noticeable, and I, too, have considered using something like dynamat, but I have some pondering time. I will post some work in progress pictures eventually, but make no mistake, this is no trailer queen, show stealer project. I just want to get this baby looking decent to recommission her for every day use. Oh, yeah, Nate, I have tattooed those faithful words into my Psyche: "Don't break your project down all at once. Drive and work your way to your dream truck. Eight (8) years and counting, and still not drive-able. But I will prevail. No placing my baby in an auto trader ad from Hi frustration, lo patience, and lo funds. Thanks for the replies.
Good Man ! I think fender welting is a good idea as it stops rust and paint damage , even on beat to crap work trucks like mine Remember this : GM never put _anything_ on these low dollar trucks they didn't think was absolutely necessary ! Baby steps , you'll get there in due time .
I used "chrome" welting material between my rear fenders and bed. The material is actually plastic. Don't remember wher I got it, but it was one of the old truck parts suppliers. Has held up well in 10 years of daily driving. Sorry about putting a TF picture on the AD board.
Fender welt It not only seals and stops chaffing, but it gives a good contrasting color. Makes it look like someone cares! Gene
I bought a roll but I think I am going to use some leftover "Second Skin" vib dampener instead. Only a little piece will help reduce noise from road vibration and this will be a good place to put it where it will stay put.
I got a tip that welting for a VW Beetle is much cheaper than buying for an AD. Haven't reached the stage to need it yet so, if someone checks it out please let us know.
