28/29 radiator splash apron felt

[wrndln]

I am about ready to install the radiator splash apron on my 28 model A. I have the standard repro felt available from parts suppliers. I want to make sure the felt is the same thickness as the original felt. I have found many repro items are not made like the original items. I have an original splash apron that still has the felt riveted to it. It is thinner than the repro felt. The reason might be that it wore down over the years, but maybe not. If anyone has installed repro felt on the apron, would you post a response about how it fit. I don't want to rivet the felt onto the apron and then have the radiator shell bulge out too much because the felt is too thick and I don't want to cut it down if it is not necessary.
Rusty Nelson

[ericr]

I tried the repo felt and it was too thick. That is a tight fit there in general, among the shell, splash apron and hood shelves anyway. I ended up not using the felt.

[d.j. moordigian]

Rusty,
I guess we all agree. This is a 28 apron with repop felt...it just looks wrong!
The rivets are only about 1/4" on my other aprons(originals) with no felt left.
Can you do a trial fit with maybe some cardboard?
Dudley

[wrndln]

I guess the only reason the felt is used is to stop any rattling. So it seems that a thin piece of felt would work just fine. The repro felt is very thick like Dudley's picture shows. I think I will trim the felt down some to make sure the splash apron will easily slid up between the crossmember and the back of the radiator shell.
Rusty Nelson

[Steve Plucker]

Ahhhhh...If only the Ford Archives were just across the street then you could find out the correct size of the A-16529: Front Splash Shield Pad!

Pluck

[ericr]

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Originally Posted by Steve Plucker

Ahhhhh...If only the Ford Archives were just across the street then you could find out the correct size of the A-16529: Front Splash Shield Pad!

Pluck

are those archives available on discs?