Joe Flanagan Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Is this the stuff that goes along the bottom of the inner fender pieces? That's the material I need to replace. It feels like a hybrid rubber/canvas material with fibers in it. Mine was stapled to the bottom edges of the inner fenders. Roberts advertises it as "fender skirt rubber." Just wanted to be sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted June 16, 2010 Report Share Posted June 16, 2010 Looks like, in the p15 book, they call it a "seal". They may be right in what they call it, however....may be the correct item. Maybe some others know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp15cspecial Posted June 17, 2010 Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 I just used what we call insertion rubber ( diaphram rubber) 1/8" thick cut some strips off a sheet . Got it from a local suplier was cheeper than buying original and looks simalar to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted June 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2010 What type of supplier carries that stuff (insertion rubber)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HughForrest Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Fender skirt rubber is for between your skirts and your (rear) fenders. It is shaped to fit the edge of the skirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Elder Posted June 18, 2010 Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Fender skirt rubber is for between your skirts and your (rear) fenders. It is shaped to fit the edge of the skirt. I believe Joe is asking about engine bay dust and rock deflectors.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted June 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2010 Whatever it is called, it is the material that is stapled to the lower edges of the inner front fenders. These pieces are black and make up the enclosure of the engine bay. They are fastened to the finish fenders with sheet metal screws. It's the rubbery/canvas stuff that's stapled to the bottom of these pieces that I'm talking about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted June 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2010 I went to Lowe's and found a perfect material. It's a rubber baseboard material that is supposed to be attached to the wall with adhesive. It's about 4 inches wide and comes in three-foot lengths. It's the same thickness as the original stuff and about the same consistency. Someone here on the forum called me the other day and left a message stating that these things were originally called "splash guards." I didn't catch your name on the message but I wanted to thank you for going to the extra trouble to tell me that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadworthy Posted February 3, 2012 Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 Sorry for dragging up such an old thread, but I'm in the process of doing all the paint and body work in the front clip of my '49 and was wondering how the rubber cove base material holds up over time? I have been wondering what I'm going to do for replacements and the thought had crossed my mind to use cove base but I wasn't real sure about it's longevity when exposed to outside elements, as it would be up under the fenders. Or, is there an actual answer to a source for replacement made to fit pieces? I plan on riveting whatever I use back to the inner fenders as I do not have a staple gun heavy duty enough to punch though the steel. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCurrent Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Sorry for dragging up such an old thread, but I'm in the process of doing all the paint and body work in the front clip of my '49 and was wondering how the rubber cove base material holds up over time? I have been wondering what I'm going to do for replacements and the thought had crossed my mind to use cove base but I wasn't real sure about it's longevity when exposed to outside elements, as it would be up under the fenders. Or, is there an actual answer to a source for replacement made to fit pieces? I plan on riveting whatever I use back to the inner fenders as I do not have a staple gun heavy duty enough to punch though the steel. Thanks! What I have seen other fellas do is use the same staple holes and insert either copper wire or regular fence wire through the steel and the rubber. Fence wire will rust...copper won't!! Looks factory on one side. Darren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I installed the cove base shortly after I posted that thread. It looks pretty close to factory, if you ask me. I used the original staple holes in the sheet metal to attach it. I have not driven the car yet, but it's held up to the elements well so far. I can't see why it wouldn't continue to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadworthy Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I'll give it a try I guess, thanks. I guess there is still no source for reproduction pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I think Roberts may sell it as "fender skirt rubber." Give them a call and check. I just figured I could save a little money by doing it myself. Plus, I thought the vinyl would serve the same purpose and be just as durable, if not more. Once you get everything in the engine compartment together, this stuff is really difficult to see--if the appearance is a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadworthy Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 what is the Roberts site? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Flanagan Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Roberts Motor Parts in Massachusetts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desotodav Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Try this one... http://www.robertsmotorparts.com/catalog.html . Desotodav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadworthy Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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