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bergie · 01-17-2016, 02:12 PM

I have removed the fenders (all four) from my 1950 f-1 to make rust repairs. I noticed a recent thread about welting on a 1937 vehicle. I knew a previous owner of my vehicle had used caulk where the welting should have been and I intend to install beaded welting when I reinstall the fenders. I was surprised to see some kind of welting around the headlight buckets. It was deteriorated badly and I really can't tell what it is and have never seen any info on this material or what might be a source for buying it. From what I can tell from the scraps, it appears to have a weave in the fabric. Any info would help, thanks.

Lawson Cox · 01-17-2016, 02:38 PM

Contact Roy Nacewicz. He makes the stuff.

CA Victoria · 01-17-2016, 02:46 PM

Bernie,
My 2 cents.
Just finished re doing mine. I did not check with Row N. for the thin welting that is used inbetween the front end sheetmetal. I tried using a 3/4 x 1/16" webbing and it was to thick. I used a substitute while I looked around. The rear rubber welting and the special rubber front fender to body rubber sold by Dennis Carpenter and Mid-fifty is great stuff.
Here is a link to a bunch of great guys. F-1 & F-100 Ford Truck Enthusiast website.
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/

Barry-ct · 01-17-2016, 03:39 PM

The stuff between the headlamp buckets and the grille were sort of a webbing material with ?? something in it to repel water. All the repro guys like Dennis Carpenter, Mac's, LMC truck, John's F-100's , etc... sell the pre cut pieces. They have the fender welting and the rubber pieces for the front fender to cowl also. Look at their on line catalogs and it shows it all.

TomTruck · 01-17-2016, 07:20 PM

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The headlight buckets should have a gasket which is available from the Ford suppliers. There also is a rubber seal available for the lower front fenders.

01-17-2016, 02:12 PM	#1
bergie Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Norwalk,Iowa Posts: 50	fender welting 1950 f-1 I have removed the fenders (all four) from my 1950 f-1 to make rust repairs. I noticed a recent thread about welting on a 1937 vehicle. I knew a previous owner of my vehicle had used caulk where the welting should have been and I intend to install beaded welting when I reinstall the fenders. I was surprised to see some kind of welting around the headlight buckets. It was deteriorated badly and I really can't tell what it is and have never seen any info on this material or what might be a source for buying it. From what I can tell from the scraps, it appears to have a weave in the fabric. Any info would help, thanks.

01-17-2016, 02:38 PM	#2
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: fender welting 1950 f-1 Contact Roy Nacewicz. He makes the stuff. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

01-17-2016, 02:46 PM	#3
CA Victoria Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 2,111	Re: fender welting 1950 f-1 Bernie, My 2 cents. Just finished re doing mine. I did not check with Row N. for the thin welting that is used inbetween the front end sheetmetal. I tried using a 3/4 x 1/16" webbing and it was to thick. I used a substitute while I looked around. The rear rubber welting and the special rubber front fender to body rubber sold by Dennis Carpenter and Mid-fifty is great stuff. Here is a link to a bunch of great guys. F-1 & F-100 Ford Truck Enthusiast website. http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum41/ __________________ Tim Downtown, Ca

01-17-2016, 03:39 PM	#4
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: fender welting 1950 f-1 The stuff between the headlamp buckets and the grille were sort of a webbing material with ?? something in it to repel water. All the repro guys like Dennis Carpenter, Mac's, LMC truck, John's F-100's , etc... sell the pre cut pieces. They have the fender welting and the rubber pieces for the front fender to cowl also. Look at their on line catalogs and it shows it all. __________________ Barry 50 F-1

01-17-2016, 07:20 PM	#5
TomTruck Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Va. Posts: 41	Re: fender welting 1950 f-1 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) The headlight buckets should have a gasket which is available from the Ford suppliers. There also is a rubber seal available for the lower front fenders.