Hello all,
Does anyone know the correct fender welting material to use for my '56 Superior, and if so, where I can buy it?
The stuff I peeled/scraped off my rear fenders was about 2" wide with no apparent bead, and looked like tar- or asphalt-coated cloth.
Most of the fender welting I've found commercially available is vinyl, an inch or so wide, with a 3/16" or 1/4" bead. Here's an example:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Fender-Welting,1221.html
I want to keep the look as original as possible and maintain the correct gap between the fenders and body. From the outside, I remember that the welting looked a bit like twisted cloth or a rope seal.
If there's a modern/updated product that will keep a similar look and perform better (i.e. last longer), I'm open to that.
If I'm just plain over-thinking this, even by restoration standards, please let me know!
Thanks for your help!
Does anyone know the correct fender welting material to use for my '56 Superior, and if so, where I can buy it?
The stuff I peeled/scraped off my rear fenders was about 2" wide with no apparent bead, and looked like tar- or asphalt-coated cloth.
Most of the fender welting I've found commercially available is vinyl, an inch or so wide, with a 3/16" or 1/4" bead. Here's an example:
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Fender-Welting,1221.html
I want to keep the look as original as possible and maintain the correct gap between the fenders and body. From the outside, I remember that the welting looked a bit like twisted cloth or a rope seal.
If there's a modern/updated product that will keep a similar look and perform better (i.e. last longer), I'm open to that.
If I'm just plain over-thinking this, even by restoration standards, please let me know!
Thanks for your help!