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Driver_WT · 10-24-2020, 08:13 AM

We have fabricated new splash panels that fit between running boards and the box. Is there supposed to be a seal or gasket of some kind between the running board and the splash panel and between the splash panel and box sides? I was thinking of using Gorilla clear tape for this seal - will that work/last?

Thanks.

Wade

crossfire84 · 10-25-2020, 11:36 AM

I had leftover fender welting I put on mine, it actually looks good.

**mr48chev** · 10-25-2020, 04:42 PM

Originally no but I have seen a lot of those aprons that were worn though from rubbing against the bottom of the bed sides over time.

I like Crossfire 84's use of left over fender welt. I've got a roll of double back glass sealing tape out in the garage that a guy could put down a strip of along the top and lay the fender welt on it and it would never go any place.

Anything you do to keep the squeaks down and keep parts from rubbing on each other is a good thing as long as it is presentable.

PDW HOTRODS · 10-26-2020, 12:30 PM

I drill and bolt them to the bottom of the bed side. 1/4 inch bolt front and back with a rubber washer in between. From factory there was nothing between and they can rub. If you go off road you don't want it bolted, they have a lot flex in the frame.

**mr48chev** · 10-26-2020, 12:47 PM

You don't have to go off road here in the PNW to get on rough roads.

Driver_WT · 10-26-2020, 04:26 PM

Thanks for the suggestions. We do have bolts to go to the box side. No plans to go off road LOL.

10-24-2020, 08:13 AM	#1
Driver_WT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: River John, NS Posts: 448	Seal - Splash Panels to Box We have fabricated new splash panels that fit between running boards and the box. Is there supposed to be a seal or gasket of some kind between the running board and the splash panel and between the splash panel and box sides? I was thinking of using Gorilla clear tape for this seal - will that work/last? Thanks. Wade __________________ 53 Chevy 3100, SBC 355, 700R4, S10 frame, Ford 8.8 rear with 4.11 gears, front disc & rear drum brakes

10-25-2020, 11:36 AM	#2
crossfire84 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: wind lake WI Posts: 1,751	Re: Seal - Splash Panels to Box I had leftover fender welting I put on mine, it actually looks good. __________________ LIL ERV the 50-3600 396 BBC stroked to 415 cid Richmond 6spd over drive C4 rear Porter built a arms Never give the Devil a ride,because he'll want to Drive!

10-25-2020, 04:42 PM	#3
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,715	Re: Seal - Splash Panels to Box Originally no but I have seen a lot of those aprons that were worn though from rubbing against the bottom of the bed sides over time. I like Crossfire 84's use of left over fender welt. I've got a roll of double back glass sealing tape out in the garage that a guy could put down a strip of along the top and lay the fender welt on it and it would never go any place. Anything you do to keep the squeaks down and keep parts from rubbing on each other is a good thing as long as it is presentable. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-26-2020, 12:30 PM	#4
PDW HOTRODS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sutherlin Oregon Posts: 502	Re: Seal - Splash Panels to Box I drill and bolt them to the bottom of the bed side. 1/4 inch bolt front and back with a rubber washer in between. From factory there was nothing between and they can rub. If you go off road you don't want it bolted, they have a lot flex in the frame.

10-26-2020, 12:47 PM	#5
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,715	Re: Seal - Splash Panels to Box You don't have to go off road here in the PNW to get on rough roads. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

10-26-2020, 04:26 PM	#6
Driver_WT Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: River John, NS Posts: 448	Re: Seal - Splash Panels to Box Thanks for the suggestions. We do have bolts to go to the box side. No plans to go off road LOL. __________________ 53 Chevy 3100, SBC 355, 700R4, S10 frame, Ford 8.8 rear with 4.11 gears, front disc & rear drum brakes



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