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68speedalert · 03-19-2003, 12:56 AM

Any one have a suggestion on what, if anything, to put between the rear fenders and the bedsides on a 72 short-step?

Steve

68LSS1 · 03-19-2003, 01:12 AM

I use a tape that is a little thicker than duct tape, it has a brownish tint but you can see through it and its made from teflon.

68speedalert · 03-19-2003, 01:18 AM

what is it normally used for &/or where can I get it. I like the sound of teflon in it.

Steve

68LSS1 · 03-19-2003, 01:50 AM

I use it on various leading edge items on aircraft. Flap hinge covers, antennae's, wing tip light lenses, etc. I'll check around to see where some can be had--maybe I can hook you up with a roll.

bobs409 · 03-19-2003, 08:41 AM

You mean fender welting? Chevyduty has the original type and it's cheap. I just used it last year and im very happy with it.

teeitup · 03-19-2003, 02:01 PM

I put the same stuff on my 67 from chevy duty, it turned out great.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-19-2003, 08:21 PM

I used the fender welting from Chevy Duty also. To make sure that there were no water leaks I used a sealant. I glued the welting to the fender, burned holes through the welting with a soldering iron for the mounting screws, and applied sealant to the welting before installing.

I am a little afraid that the sealant will act like adhesive, so I hope to never have to remove the fenders. Anyway, I don't have any leaks!

Jim

68speedalert · 03-20-2003, 02:34 PM

thanks guys

I assume that that is the welt on older trucks that has the bead that is exposed? If so, do you paint your fenders separate from the bedside?

Steve

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-20-2003, 02:51 PM

The welting that I used has beading and I painted my fenders separately before mounting them.

The welting is black and it is not very visable unless you look for it.
(My truck is a dark green).

Jim

bobs409 · 03-21-2003, 09:01 AM

Yeh, it looks like black leather (probably just vinyl) and it has a plastic tube like thing in it to produce a bead. (hows that for an explination? LOL) Ever see an old VW beetle? They used fender welting too but it was rubber.

I painted my fenders off the truck and then installed with 2 bolts loosely to hold the fender in place. I then started at one end by putting the welting in place and poking a hole, then loosely installing that bolt. Then just procede along doing each one. Once it's all in place, and looks good, snug up all the bolts and admire the fabulous clean look it produces. It's one of those little details that really makes a good impression.

BTW, I like Jimshortsteps idea of attaching the welt to the fender and burning in the bolt holes. I might have tried that if I had know of that method!

03-19-2003, 12:56 AM	#1
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	Putin fenders on bed Any one have a suggestion on what, if anything, to put between the rear fenders and the bedsides on a 72 short-step? Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

03-19-2003, 01:12 AM	#2
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I use a tape that is a little thicker than duct tape, it has a brownish tint but you can see through it and its made from teflon. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

03-19-2003, 01:18 AM	#3
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	what is it normally used for &/or where can I get it. I like the sound of teflon in it. Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

03-19-2003, 01:50 AM	#4
68LSS1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 1,191	I use it on various leading edge items on aircraft. Flap hinge covers, antennae's, wing tip light lenses, etc. I'll check around to see where some can be had--maybe I can hook you up with a roll. __________________ '68 Short Step LS1/T56, Hydratech, Fatman Fabrications Stage III, Baer, Hot Rods to Hell, US Body, S&W, etc

03-19-2003, 08:41 AM	#5
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	You mean fender welting? Chevyduty has the original type and it's cheap. I just used it last year and im very happy with it. __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

03-19-2003, 02:01 PM	#6
teeitup Just like to part out trucks!! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Meriden, Ks-North of Topeka 10 miles Posts: 27,396	I put the same stuff on my 67 from chevy duty, it turned out great. __________________ 67 Chev swb stepside 4x4 283 4 speed SOLD 72 blazer 4x4 4 speed Cheyenne 72 GMC swb 4x4 fleet 4 speed, original paint 1958 Cameo (one of 1405 built, it was my dads) 2020 chevy Apex 4x4 crew cab 1969 Z28 with the 302 1980 chevy swb 4x4 1964 chevell Malibu SS 1976 K20, sold new originally out of my dads chevy dealership Members that I've met, over 200 probably closer to 300 in the 12 years I've been on this site, everyone I met "It was a pleasure"

03-19-2003, 08:21 PM	#7
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	I used the fender welting from Chevy Duty also. To make sure that there were no water leaks I used a sealant. I glued the welting to the fender, burned holes through the welting with a soldering iron for the mounting screws, and applied sealant to the welting before installing. I am a little afraid that the sealant will act like adhesive, so I hope to never have to remove the fenders. Anyway, I don't have any leaks! Jim

03-20-2003, 02:34 PM	#8
68speedalert Semi-Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Washington, MO Posts: 390	thanks guys I assume that that is the welt on older trucks that has the bead that is exposed? If so, do you paint your fenders separate from the bedside? Steve __________________ '68 50th Anniversery LWB Custom Fleetside, '77 305 v-8, turbo 350, factory speed alert (still works), '71 drivetrain w/front discs. Some call it ugly yellow, others call it Ochre '83 Jeep CJ-7, <80,000 miles, original owner '04 Chevy Suburban, 4x4, 2500, 6.0 ltr, Predator Diablo programmer '95 GMC K1500 Extended cab

03-20-2003, 02:51 PM	#9
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	The welting that I used has beading and I painted my fenders separately before mounting them. The welting is black and it is not very visable unless you look for it. (My truck is a dark green). Jim

03-21-2003, 09:01 AM	#10
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	Yeh, it looks like black leather (probably just vinyl) and it has a plastic tube like thing in it to produce a bead. (hows that for an explination? LOL) Ever see an old VW beetle? They used fender welting too but it was rubber. I painted my fenders off the truck and then installed with 2 bolts loosely to hold the fender in place. I then started at one end by putting the welting in place and poking a hole, then loosely installing that bolt. Then just procede along doing each one. Once it's all in place, and looks good, snug up all the bolts and admire the fabulous clean look it produces. It's one of those little details that really makes a good impression. BTW, I like Jimshortsteps idea of attaching the welt to the fender and burning in the bolt holes. I might have tried that if I had know of that method! __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10



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