Front fender to cowl, seal.

[50 Chevy LS3]

If I remember correctly, Chevrolet used a sort of gasket seal between the front fender and cowl area. It was flat, possibly rubber, and not "beaded" fender welt.
I could not find this seal listed from our host's here, at Classic Parts.
Am I correct on this, and what did you guys use?

I don't really have anything against using beaded welt, just thought it would be cool to have original style seals.

Any input, appreciated.

Steve.

 

[Joseph Martinez]

You can make your own with roofing paper because that is basically what the original seal was and it's what is used between the inner and outer fender.

 

[52wasp]

Steve,
If you do go the felt paper (I always heard it called tar paper) route, make sure it is 30-lb, not 15-lb.

 

[Ben@CPOA/TECH]

we do offer inner fender seals, which include the seals for between inner and outer fenders as well as firewall. our part # 37-725

Inner Fender Seals-Classic Chevy Truck Parts

edit* sorry I see you are looking for the outer fender, our fender welt comes in lengths to cover 4 fenders. A lot of the guys I talk with use the fender welt up there as well.

 

[morabuffalo]

Yes, roofing paper, the heavy one! Or also known as tar paper! When I make some of these seals I usually try to make a pattern....front fenders, back fenders, Panel truck back fenders, other stuff like seals for hole plugs or backing for little stuff like a little old 6-volt electric vacuum booster, window wipers, mirrors or what ever. Oh, I make a pattern then try to make a few extras just for the fun of it...many are just the reverse of the first one. The work fine and many times better than the bought ones. Also, I don't like "cute". I like doing like it like it was really done in the old days. Hey, I should send in some of my Cheap Thrills stuff.
rod

 

[52wasp]

Steve,
You probably have a pretty good chance of scoring a "damaged" roll of 30-lb felt at you local lumberyard for well less than than the ~$20.oo a perfect roll will cost. Or even better, buy a roll, make TWO of everything, and I'll split the cost of the roll with you! The roll is 216 square feet... so you can make all the mistakes you want!

 

[50 Chevy LS3]

OK, heavy tar paper, Thanks guys. I've got some of the light stuff here, I'll have to go ask about the 30-lb paper.

Ben, thanks. I've already ordered and received that #37-725, kit from you guys. If I decide to use beaded welt, I'll order some of that from you. I'm getting ready to send in a order for some small misc. stuff, like bed blocks, and shiny new taillights.

So, did Chevy use tar-paper here, also? Behind the three rear vertical cab supports?

Seems like I remember this stuff being sort of felt-like, and pretty thick...

Steve.

 

[Joseph Martinez]

If they did, it was waffle pattern, which was also used on the inside roof area. I think Classic Parts sells a roll of if.

 

[Joseph Martinez]

By the way, make certain you measure the bed blocks. I bought new ones and they were 2 1/2 inches tall, when they should be 2 1/4 inches tall. All I did was cut the extra quarter inch off. I also glued aluminum tubing into the hole of the block and sprayed the block with some flex seal. I figured it would help the block last a bit longer.

 

[MT AZ]

Wood bed blocks always dry up & fall apart.

I used 2 1/4'' square steel stock & made my own bed blocks that will last forever.

 

[50 Chevy LS3]

If they did, it was waffle pattern, which was also used on the inside roof area. I think Classic Parts sells a roll of if.

Your right, Joseph, I found a tiny fragment of the original stuff. Waffle pattern. Only place I could find it for sale was Chevs of the 40s. Very expensive, $124.25, for a 3'X8', roll!
I'm going to figure out something else, unless, I find it cheaper.

By the way, make certain you measure the bed blocks. I bought new ones and they were 2 1/2 inches tall, when they should be 2 1/4 inches tall. All I did was cut the extra quarter inch off. I also glued aluminum tubing into the hole of the block and sprayed the block with some flex seal. I figured it would help the block last a bit longer.

Wood bed blocks always dry up & fall apart.

I used 2 1/4'' square steel stock & made my own bed blocks that will last forever.

Thanks for the proper dimensions. I could make some steel blocks, real easy. Maybe allow for some rubber pads to cushion the frame.
I seem to remember years ago, one of my blocks split, and was held together with a couple large radiator clamps wrapped around it.

If anyone knows where a guy could get that waffle pattern tar paper, please let me know...

Steve.