47-55.1 installing front fender welting? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

evilokc · 03-01-2020, 06:44 PM

im ready to put the fenders together and im not sure where the welting runs on the front fenders. does it only go on the rear where the outer fender meets the cab? I cant find any clear pics. I feel like ive seen pics showing the welting running the length of the fronts but im not sure. pics and advice appreciated.

**oldman3** · 03-01-2020, 09:14 PM

On mine I ran it from bottom of fender up to the firewall and stop. Here's a pic it's hard to see welting because it's the same color as fender...Jim

**youngrodder** · 03-02-2020, 04:08 PM

Another option for you to consider. On my 48, I used 3M stripe caulk. You can just apply it to the cab and once you tighten your fenders it squeezes down. It stays flexible too. I plan on using it on the 53 Suburban that I'm building now.

Marc

evilokc · 03-06-2020, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

On mine I ran it from bottom of fender up to the firewall and stop. Here's a pic it's hard to see welting because it's the same color as fender...Jim

This is how I ended up running it. I feel like this is correct.

**oldman3** · 03-02-2020, 09:28 PM

Marc, cool ideal...Jim

**youngrodder** · 03-02-2020, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by oldman3

Marc, cool ideal...Jim

Thanks Jim. I had my 48 on the road 10+ yrs and it held up fine..I also liked how clean it looked.

Marc

Gippetto · 03-03-2020, 11:44 AM

Does anyone have experience with the 3M caulk?
Does it have a reveal and if so wouldnt it be tough to keep it uniform? Thin at bolt locations and thicker elsewhere?
I'd love a product that just took care of the rub and didn't show.

**joedoh** · 03-03-2020, 12:13 PM

i have used 3m strip caulk on other things, patching firewall holes etc, and I can tell you, its like a caulking gun stripe of caulk that never dries. the only "reveal" will be where it squeezes out between the panels and you can use a paint stick to wipe the joint. it will reliably stop water from getting in the joint, and will reliably stop paint rubbing because it stays flexible.

**Dan in Pasadena** · 03-03-2020, 02:13 PM

Has anyone any experience with using it on Task Force rear fenders and side steps?

I gave my painter color-matched welt for my rear fenders and he put it between the side steps and fenders bottoms too. It looks stupid there and doesn't want to stay firmly in place. I understand why he did it. This Strip-Caulk seems like a fix for that.

03-01-2020, 06:44 PM	#1
evilokc Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 522	installing front fender welting? im ready to put the fenders together and im not sure where the welting runs on the front fenders. does it only go on the rear where the outer fender meets the cab? I cant find any clear pics. I feel like ive seen pics showing the welting running the length of the fronts but im not sure. pics and advice appreciated.

03-01-2020, 09:14 PM	#2
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: installing front fender welting? On mine I ran it from bottom of fender up to the firewall and stop. Here's a pic it's hard to see welting because it's the same color as fender...Jim Attached Images __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-02-2020, 04:08 PM	#3
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,774	Re: installing front fender welting? Another option for you to consider. On my 48, I used 3M stripe caulk. You can just apply it to the cab and once you tighten your fenders it squeezes down. It stays flexible too. I plan on using it on the 53 Suburban that I'm building now. Marc Attached Images __________________ …………...........__________ .................. ((__\|__\|\|___\____ ..;.;;.:;:;.,;..;((_(O))____ (_(O)) 1948 Chevy Truck - Finished SOLD!! 1953 Chevy Suburban "Family Truckster" Completed: Spring of 2021 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=605484 1994 4x4 Blazer - "Field Find" https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...ferrerid=30857

03-02-2020, 09:28 PM	#5
oldman3 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: West Plains, Missouri Posts: 7,559	Re: installing front fender welting? Marc, cool ideal...Jim __________________ my build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=459839 Jimbo's long bed step build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...t=464626<br />

03-03-2020, 11:44 AM	#7
Gippetto Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 127	Re: installing front fender welting? Does anyone have experience with the 3M caulk? Does it have a reveal and if so wouldnt it be tough to keep it uniform? Thin at bolt locations and thicker elsewhere? I'd love a product that just took care of the rub and didn't show.

03-03-2020, 12:13 PM	#8
joedoh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Doodah Kansas Posts: 7,774	Re: installing front fender welting? i have used 3m strip caulk on other things, patching firewall holes etc, and I can tell you, its like a caulking gun stripe of caulk that never dries. the only "reveal" will be where it squeezes out between the panels and you can use a paint stick to wipe the joint. it will reliably stop water from getting in the joint, and will reliably stop paint rubbing because it stays flexible. __________________ the mass of men live lives of quiet desperation if there is a problem, I can have it. new project WAYNE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=844393

03-03-2020, 02:13 PM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: installing front fender welting? Has anyone any experience with using it on Task Force rear fenders and side steps? I gave my painter color-matched welt for my rear fenders and he put it between the side steps and fenders bottoms too. It looks stupid there and doesn't want to stay firmly in place. I understand why he did it. This Strip-Caulk seems like a fix for that. __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!



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