The Ford Barn

ahoogakev · 07-22-2010, 10:19 AM

Hello A Gang; I am trying to figure out exactly how to install the welting between the front fender and the running board splash shield, on a 1930 Tudor. Hopefully my picture will post, what this is, is a view looking at the front edge of the running board,where it bolts to the front fender.Your foot would step on the very top of the image,and the dotted green line is about where the front zinc trim strip would go.
What I am unsure of, is the position of the welting , at locations "A" and "B". If the welting just dives down on the top side , then does it come out at the weird angle "A" I have marked on the bottom side? Then at location "B" , does it just butt up solidly to the frame, as I have drawn, or does it fold over somehow? I hope this makes sense,Thanks ,Kev

Tom from Drippin' · 07-22-2010, 10:44 AM

What I have done.
For each end of the welting, carefully separate the glued together portion exposing about 3/4" of the core material. Cut off the exposed core. Fold back the covering material at about 45* and staple with a desk top stapler. This leaves the end of the core covered and looks nice.
If I understand your photo correctly..... The finished (as above) end is burried in the joint at the edge of the apron / fender at point A. At point B, I continue the welting onto the frame, with a finished end.
Hope this makes sense and helps.

ahoogakev · 07-23-2010, 12:48 PM

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Hi Tom, thanks for the info, thats what I am wondering, if the cloth at point A is buried ( hidden) in the joint between fender and RB, or if Ford just left it hang right down through that joint, ( thus the loose end would be visible when you look under the running board).I dont believe the other end at the frame would be visible at all, if continued onto the frame as you recommend, Thanks a lot, Kev

07-22-2010, 10:19 AM	#1
ahoogakev Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 71	Need help with Running board welting please Hello A Gang; I am trying to figure out exactly how to install the welting between the front fender and the running board splash shield, on a 1930 Tudor. Hopefully my picture will post, what this is, is a view looking at the front edge of the running board,where it bolts to the front fender.Your foot would step on the very top of the image,and the dotted green line is about where the front zinc trim strip would go. What I am unsure of, is the position of the welting , at locations "A" and "B". If the welting just dives down on the top side , then does it come out at the weird angle "A" I have marked on the bottom side? Then at location "B" , does it just butt up solidly to the frame, as I have drawn, or does it fold over somehow? I hope this makes sense,Thanks ,Kev

07-22-2010, 10:44 AM	#2
Tom from Drippin' Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dripping Springs, Texas Posts: 286	Re: Need help with Running board welting please What I have done. For each end of the welting, carefully separate the glued together portion exposing about 3/4" of the core material. Cut off the exposed core. Fold back the covering material at about 45* and staple with a desk top stapler. This leaves the end of the core covered and looks nice. If I understand your photo correctly..... The finished (as above) end is burried in the joint at the edge of the apron / fender at point A. At point B, I continue the welting onto the frame, with a finished end. Hope this makes sense and helps. __________________ The pursuit of excellence is healthy and rewarding. The pursuit of perfection is frustrating, neurotic and a terrible waste of time.

07-23-2010, 12:48 PM	#3
ahoogakev Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta Canada Posts: 71	Re: Need help with Running board welting please Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hi Tom, thanks for the info, thats what I am wondering, if the cloth at point A is buried ( hidden) in the joint between fender and RB, or if Ford just left it hang right down through that joint, ( thus the loose end would be visible when you look under the running board).I dont believe the other end at the frame would be visible at all, if continued onto the frame as you recommend, Thanks a lot, Kev