installing front fenders on a 48

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fjz

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Finally ready to install my front clip which I plan to assemble on the car. The first piece to go on is the front fender apron support, 51A-16138, which sits on a rubber pad, 59A16186-A. This pad is not listed in my catalog and is easy to make once I know the dimensions. Hoping someone can tell me how thick it is as it's height will effect the fenders lining up with the cowl.
 
Yes, PN 16186, pad-front, fender apron support, is a rubber pad about 1/8" thick. The "Red Book" does not show any dimensions but I would also add that the pad should be fabric re-inforced. If you use plain 1/8" rubber it will probably fail at some point.
 
Use a 1/8 thick piece of aluminum or polyethylene plastic - something that won't absorb water.
 
Thanks guys. I have a set of 40 ford gas tank straps which are the right width and have 3/8 holes and about an 1/8 thick. Will try one and if the fender is tight at the bottom will add another. I was surprized they are not being reproduced. Thought it would be included with the body to frame pad set.
 
sorry i was thinking about the radiator support and now it wont let me delete my stupidity.
 
I removed my 48 Super Deluxe's front clip recently. The rubber / fabric reinforced pad is a 1/4" thick and measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/4", with 3/8" hole in center. Have not seen a replacement listed by any vendors.
 
Phil, McMaster-Carr sells re-inforced 1/4" rubber, but the smallest size is 12"x12" at $30. If you had a few guy's that also needed it it would be cost effective. I would double up frame welting.
 
Napa sells big truck mud flaps(reinforced rubber) for about $15.00.
I looked on the 47 I’m working on but the pad is missing .
 
Thanks Philgoodtoo. Just what I was looking for. I am going to use gas tank straps which are 1/8th and will use 2.
 
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