frame webbing

Hijacking the thread here, but on a related issue. Is there supposed to be any webbing on the center crossmember?
 
Will N said:
Hijacking the thread here, but on a related issue. Is there supposed to be any webbing on the center crossmember?
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Logical question.

Lets start from the beginning on this so it makes better sense. The "webbing" which is often called 'welt' was actually termed "Anti-Squeak" in Ford's nomenclature. The reason this anti-squeak was originally used was to eliminate any rattles or squeaks caused by two or more pieces of sheetmetal that were attached to another piece of metal in a manner which rubbing or vibrations could occur. In the case of the 'Frame Anti-Squeak', it generally was listed as the piece of sheetmetal that was attached to the frame (-or whatever). So in your case, there really shouldn't be anything sheetmetal-wise that would be rubbing on the center crossmember. Therefore, there would not be any webbing used in that location.
 
Ford used anti-squeak between any metal to metal contact. Sometimes it's a webbing and sometimes it's just a strip of cloth tape of sorts. Welting was only used where it could be seen such as between fender & body & cowl and A-pillar. How extensive the amount of metal to metal contact was is what affected the type of material that was placed between the parts. To keep the cloth material from absorbing moisture, it was treated with bitumen or other materials to seal the moisture out.
 
Yes, we know it as “friction tape”. Was cloth impregnated as stated. Cloth friction tape can be difficult to find these days……what isn’t?
 
Local commercial electrical supply company here still sells friction tape. Can be ordered from McMaster Carr Industrial supply also.
 
rotorwrench said:
Ford used anti-squeak between any metal to metal contact. Sometimes it's a webbing and sometimes it's just a strip of cloth tape of sorts. Welting was only used where it could be seen such as between fender & body & cowl and A-pillar. How extensive the amount of metal to metal contact was is what affected the type of material that was placed between the parts. To keep the cloth material from absorbing moisture, it was treated with bitumen or other materials to seal the moisture out.
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Playing Devil's Advocate with you, that probably could be argued a tad. :D

A Teacup Rear Lamp Bracket was bolted directly to the sheetmetal fender sans any welting or gasket. Fenders to Running Board attaching points did not use any welting or anti-squeak. Hood shelves in the front are another area. Brackets holding bumpers or fenders are yet another. :eek:
 
I found that there is about six inches of webbing riveted to the underneath of the rumbleseat sheet metal riser that rests on the rear crossmember. Again, metal to metal. Drive that "A"!
 
thanks to all those who replied. i think it is strange taht snyders sells webbing only enough for 10ft per side which is not enough for front to back of the rails. are we supposed to cut webbing into segments? if so any guidance into how many and how long?
thanks i am an amature who got a 30 roadster in pieces.
the anti squeek metal to metal explanation helped me understand alot.
 
The frame webbing runs from the front of the frame horn and ends about 1" past the runningboard splash apron on the frame. It was pieced originally, as specified in the document in my post above, but most just run full pieces, one on each side. So, what you received from the parts vendor will be enough.
 
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