Rubbing panels. (non-perv)

[lyrikz]

What do you guys do about the panels that rub against other panels. Like the fenderwells where they are bolted to the fenders.. Thats just a matter of time before that gets metal to metal and starts rusting....

What do you guys do with those areas when reassembling? Do you do anything special there???

[68gmsee]

I took the fender wells of my 69 Chevy couple of months ago and noticed some rust buildup but it wasn't too bad after about 15 years when I had them off the first time. Fortunately I'm not in the "salt on the streets" belt here in Texas.

Not sure what a person can do other than sand the mating surfaces real good and paint them with a good type of rust preventative paint. Moisture and dirt grime will creep into those crevices no matter what you do, though. I suppose a person could use some sealant in there.

[lyrikz]

Originally Posted by 68gmsee

I took the fender wells of my 69 Chevy couple of months ago and noticed some rust buildup but it wasn't too bad after about 15 years when I had them off the first time. Fortunately I'm not in the "salt on the streets" belt here in Texas.

Not sure what a person can do other than sand the mating surfaces real good and paint them with a good type of rust preventative paint. Moisture and dirt grime will creep into those crevices no matter what you do, though. I suppose a person could use some sealant in there.

Just wonder if there is some better design or something. I know two metals rubbbing together the paint will come off REALLY quick and then rust is RIGHT around the corner.... I just want to do this once, and do it right....

[toomanytoyz]

Maybe try some Welting like the older Trucks Used?? Let us know what you end up using, I will need to do it to the 67 once i get it ready for paint............

Rick

[67ChevyRedneck]

Tighten the crap out of your front clip. It shouldn't move very much at all. You're "over imagining" how much the body parts flex

I used fender welting on my rear step fenders.

[68gmsee]

Originally Posted by lyrikz

Just wonder if there is some better design or something. I know two metals rubbbing together the paint will come off REALLY quick and then rust is RIGHT around the corner.... I just want to do this once, and do it right....

67ChevyRedneck is right regarding tightening/flexing. I noticed just minimal surface rust on the mating surfaces where the two metals were against each other. The rest of the surface areas still had paint. I believe I used black rustoleum on them. That was 15 years ago and probably could had gone a lot longer without major rust damage.

Most of the really bad rust that I've noticed on the inner fenders has been towards the front under the battery area. I use a plastic battery protector on my trucks like the ones used on boats but without the lids.

http://www.academy.com/index.php?pag...rine/batteries

[my67chevytruck]

check with your local paint supply store. I know my buddy used a clear plastic adhesive tape made specifically for this on my 56. I have also seen him use the soft side of the adhesive velcro for this as well.