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**guyryan100** · 12-26-2004, 09:05 PM

About to install my rear step fenders after they and bed have been painted. Is there some kind of tape or padding that fits between the fender and the bed side to protect or prevent water from sitting in there? I thought I read about a 3M product or something but I can't find it on the board. Again, we're already painted, so I can't use anything that needs painting.

thanks,
Ryan

*Randy70C-10* · 12-26-2004, 10:36 PM

You should be able to get fender welting from any of the board venders.

Mudder · 12-27-2004, 12:19 AM

Yes what Randy said. Its cheap and works real well keeping the fenders away from the bedsides when attached. I used paper clips to hold it in place to get the holes in it in the right places, then you have to keep it pushed down when you are tightening the fender bolts.

67ChevyRedneck · 12-27-2004, 10:07 AM

I bought mine from chevyduty and it came in a roll. I think it was less than $10 for the roll, but shipping ain't cheap! Because it was in a roll it didn't fit too well on the fenders. I used weatherstripping adhesive and several pairs of vice grips and clamps and worked my way around the fender until it fit the shape of the fender. I then had to cut out my bolt holes with a roofing knife. It's cool stuff because it keeps metal from touching metal. I don't think these trucks originally came with this stuff??? Mudder67, who sells the stuff with the holes that fits the fenders??

jim walker · 12-27-2004, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by guyryan100

About to install my rear step fenders after they and bed have been painted. Is there some kind of tape or padding that fits between the fender and the bed side to protect or prevent water from sitting in there? I thought I read about a 3M product or something but I can't find it on the board. Again, we're already painted, so I can't use anything that needs painting.

thanks,
Ryan

3M Strip-Calk part no. 051135.-08578 (Black) available at auto body supply houses. FYI: Don t use the fender welting. Wasn t originally used on these vehicles and looks lousy and amateurish.

Mudder · 12-27-2004, 10:46 AM

I had to make my holes.

krue · 12-27-2004, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jim walker

3M Strip-Calk part no. 051135.-08578 (Black) available at auto body supply houses. FYI: Don t use the fender welting. Wasn t originally used on these vehicles and looks lousy and amateurish.

I used the welt, and when I change bedsides it's GONE. The original factory stuff looks like what electricians call monkey s#!t.

**smitty62** · 12-27-2004, 09:26 PM

The old cloth based welting held moisture--the 3-M caulking might work. The General used nothing

My Boy's Toy · 12-27-2004, 09:51 PM

This worked for me , where any painted areas met I coated one side with NAPA Roll on bed liner with a small brush , let it dry & bolted every thing togeather. no chips or scratchesif when I had to move the pannels .

12-26-2004, 09:05 PM	#1
guyryan100 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 484	Step fender installation About to install my rear step fenders after they and bed have been painted. Is there some kind of tape or padding that fits between the fender and the bed side to protect or prevent water from sitting in there? I thought I read about a 3M product or something but I can't find it on the board. Again, we're already painted, so I can't use anything that needs painting. thanks, Ryan

12-27-2004, 10:07 AM	#4
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	I bought mine from chevyduty and it came in a roll. I think it was less than $10 for the roll, but shipping ain't cheap! Because it was in a roll it didn't fit too well on the fenders. I used weatherstripping adhesive and several pairs of vice grips and clamps and worked my way around the fender until it fit the shape of the fender. I then had to cut out my bolt holes with a roofing knife. It's cool stuff because it keeps metal from touching metal. I don't think these trucks originally came with this stuff??? Mudder67, who sells the stuff with the holes that fits the fenders?? __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

12-27-2004, 09:26 PM	#8
smitty62 Registered User Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,234	The old cloth based welting held moisture--the 3-M caulking might work. The General used nothing __________________ Stepsides look like real trucks! Smitty

12-26-2004, 10:36 PM	#2
Randy70C-10 Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va. U.S.A. Posts: 15,320	You should be able to get fender welting from any of the board venders.

12-27-2004, 12:19 AM	#3
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Yes what Randy said. Its cheap and works real well keeping the fenders away from the bedsides when attached. I used paper clips to hold it in place to get the holes in it in the right places, then you have to keep it pushed down when you are tightening the fender bolts.

12-27-2004, 10:46 AM	#6
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	I had to make my holes.

12-27-2004, 09:51 PM	#9
My Boy's Toy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: West Unity, OH, USA Posts: 235	This worked for me , where any painted areas met I coated one side with NAPA Roll on bed liner with a small brush , let it dry & bolted every thing togeather. no chips or scratchesif when I had to move the pannels .



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