'52 Pickup Rear Fender-to-bed Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

trailrunner · 09-19-2011, 06:44 AM

I believe that the rubber strip between the rear fenders and the bed sides is called "welting". Do I need to use this when I mount my fenders to the bed? What is the point of this stuff?

mknittle · 09-19-2011, 10:00 AM

Yes it is welting, And it covers imperfections and supposedly prevents squeeeeks.
It is mostly cosmetic though. I was thinking of sewing my own in a different color than the standard black. could be interesting

MrTucker · 09-19-2011, 12:15 PM

It's to preven squeeking and also to keep the two painted surfaces from rubbing and collecting water. The bed off my truck didn't have the welting on one side and you can guess which side was rusted

**youngrodder** · 09-19-2011, 12:36 PM

I personally don't like the looks of Welting, so I chose to use 3M Stipe caulk. Cajun Dragger also used it on his truck and it is mention in his build. Bascially you can place it between the two painted surfaces and just clean up what amount might squeeze out once you have it tightened down.

I used it anywhere two painted surfaces meet.

Here is a picture of how mine looked when assembled.

Daze57 · 09-19-2011, 12:53 PM

i have admired this truck for a while - very nice sir .

**youngrodder** · 09-19-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Daze57

i have admired this truck for a while - very nice sir .

Me too as it has been a 11 + year project. ha ha ha
I can tell you if feels good to put some miles on it after all of this time.

Thanks Daze I appreacite it

Marc

trailrunner · 09-19-2011, 08:12 PM

Thanks guys. I was wondering if I could use a caulk instead of the welting. I even considered slicing up a bicycle tire tube to slide in-between the fender and bed. I'll try some of the 3M caulk.

youngrodder ..... it's good that you mention that you've had an 11 year project. My truck project has moved at glacial speed, so I'm working towards that same schedule!

Daze57 · 09-19-2011, 08:18 PM

just to let ya 'll know i been on my project bout 14 years ( dont ask ) AM GETTIN CLOSE at least thats what i tell myself ! lol - ahhhhhhhh well ya know.

Daze57 · 09-19-2011, 08:20 PM

funny thing is -- its all i got goin right now and i just want to drive it

**youngrodder** · 09-19-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Daze57

funny thing is -- its all i got goin right now and i just want to drive it

I hear ya..I need to finish my interior but at least I can drive it. I didn't think the day would ever come then all of a sudden you look back and you have racked up a couple hundred miles...

Keep wrenchin!!!
Marc

09-19-2011, 06:44 AM	#1
trailrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 34	'52 Pickup Rear Fender-to-bed Question I believe that the rubber strip between the rear fenders and the bed sides is called "welting". Do I need to use this when I mount my fenders to the bed? What is the point of this stuff?

09-19-2011, 10:00 AM	#2
mknittle Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Auburn ca. Posts: 2,886	Re: '52 Pickup Rear Fender-to-bed Question Yes it is welting, And it covers imperfections and supposedly prevents squeeeeks. It is mostly cosmetic though. I was thinking of sewing my own in a different color than the standard black. could be interesting __________________ Mark My GMC build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536602

09-19-2011, 12:15 PM	#3
MrTucker Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 455	Re: '52 Pickup Rear Fender-to-bed Question It's to preven squeeking and also to keep the two painted surfaces from rubbing and collecting water. The bed off my truck didn't have the welting on one side and you can guess which side was rusted __________________ 1953 GMC 1/2 ton long bed Original 228 I6 with a Hydramatic Auto Tranny Project Pack Rat - http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3374649

09-19-2011, 12:36 PM	#4
youngrodder Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scotts, Michigan Posts: 3,759	Re: '52 Pickup Rear Fender-to-bed Question I personally don't like the looks of Welting, so I chose to use 3M Stipe caulk. Cajun Dragger also used it on his truck and it is mention in his build. Bascially you can place it between the two painted surfaces and just clean up what amount might squeeze out once you have it tightened down. I used it anywhere two painted surfaces meet. Here is a picture of how mine looked when assembled. 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

09-19-2011, 12:53 PM	#5
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: '52 Pickup Rear Fender-to-bed Question i have admired this truck for a while - very nice sir .

09-19-2011, 08:12 PM	#7
trailrunner Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charles Town, WV Posts: 34	Re: '52 Pickup Rear Fender-to-bed Question Thanks guys. I was wondering if I could use a caulk instead of the welting. I even considered slicing up a bicycle tire tube to slide in-between the fender and bed. I'll try some of the 3M caulk. youngrodder ..... it's good that you mention that you've had an 11 year project. My truck project has moved at glacial speed, so I'm working towards that same schedule!

09-19-2011, 08:18 PM	#8
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: '52 Pickup Rear Fender-to-bed Question just to let ya 'll know i been on my project bout 14 years ( dont ask ) AM GETTIN CLOSE at least thats what i tell myself ! lol - ahhhhhhhh well ya know.

09-19-2011, 08:20 PM	#9
Daze57 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Las Vegas - Nev. aka Sin City Posts: 1,835	Re: '52 Pickup Rear Fender-to-bed Question funny thing is -- its all i got goin right now and i just want to drive it



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