JJs 1948 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Could someone please tell me what kind of filler material to use between the front clip and the front fenders. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Do you mean here ? If so Steele Rubber Products has them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merle Coggins Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Are you sure about that Reg? I couldn't find that fender filler at Steele. I had to get mine from Roberts and it's wasn't an exact match. It worked, but was a little smaller. I think JJ is talking about between the fenders and the nose piece. That is supposed to be an anti-squeek material. I'm not sure exactly what they used originally but what was left of mine looked like some kind of caulk. I picked up some butyl caulk for roofing applications and put down a bead before bolting them together. It may not be perfect, but it seems to be doing the job. Merle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reg Evans Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Yeah, If he meant between the front fenders and the grill shell then mine had a thin sort of tape like material between the metal. I left it but also filled in with some body caulk before painting to keep the water out. Still looks good after 10 years. If Steele doesn't have that other piece I'm surprised. I reused mine as you can tell from the photo so never ordered them anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJs 1948 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 I mean the filler between the front grill and headlight clip to the front fenders. I ordered fender filler for front fender to cowl from Roberts and dissapointed to find out it will be too thin. I need to check out the Steel company. Would I use thin rubber on that gasket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-T-53 Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 If this is for the grill shell/fender seam....from previous experience I've found the professional grade seam sealing caulk from 3M to work best in this situation. It's paintable and can be purchased at any auto body supply store or from Eastwood. Gaskets work ok but still allow water to seep in and cause cancer. The caulk will seal the void completely on both sides and prevent water from intruding and sitting in there for days. Another great product is 3M strip caulk...its a black sticky substance you apply by hand before or after assembly. Not sure if its paintable but looks sharp against painted panels after you clean up the line with a rag and WD-40. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJs 1948 Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Yes, I am talking about the grill-shell clip to front fenders. Someday I will know the proper names for all these parts. I'll try the caulk method. Thank you for all the help. I just might get this truck done in a couple months !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggdad1951 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 bringing this back up: for the fender to grill "anti-squeek" material....I'm thinking the 3M strip caulk sounds the best....any other news on this front as of late? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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