Thread: I need a couple of opinions

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Originally Posted by brianrupnow

Dave---Somehow I missed this post. Yes, model A's did have fender welt. I massaged the fenders and splash aprons on mine untill I didn't have to use any, and I do not have squeaks, rattles, nor any of the associated things that people will warn you about.---As far as positioning of the step plates, I found the most comfortable place to step when entering my RPU, and put the step plate there.---And it looks good there. Hope this helps.---Brian

Thanks Brian,
I does look like the step plates on your RPU ended up very close to centered on the door openings. Looking at your picture, the RPU doors appear to be a bit longer then my roadster - the roadster door openings are only about 23" at the top.

I spent a lot of fit up time with the fenders, splash shields and RBs, and, quite frankly, want as smooth a transition as possible between the panels without the welting lumps - and then, there's trying to match the color as well. I do feel that some sort of anti squeak is necessary - but then maybe squeaks wont be heard over the exhaust

Dave---Try a place that sells industrial tapes, etc.--You should be able to get a 1" wide "tape" with adhesive backing that is used for gaskets, etcetera. That will give you ease of application, and no squeaks.

Originally Posted by brianrupnow

Dave---Try a place that sells industrial tapes, etc.--You should be able to get a 1" wide "tape" with adhesive backing that is used for gaskets, etcetera. That will give you ease of application, and no squeaks.

Brian
I just happened to be looking at the McMaster-Carr catalog, page 3354 ( McMaster-Carr Supply Company your post 'pinged' in. Too bad I didn't look yesterday and before I placed an order for some SS fasteners Oh well, next order. Probably in the next week or so.

"Strong and Slippery UHMW Polyethylene Tape with Super-Bond Adhesive

All the benefits of strong and slippery UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight) polyethylene tape on this page, plus a super-high bond adhesive make this tape perfect for difficult-to-bond surfaces such as powder-coated, plastic, foam, and metal surfaces. Adhesive is a high-strength, chemical-resistant acrylic. Temperature range is 0° to 200° F; apply at 70° to 100° F. Supplied on a cardboard spool. Color is translucent.
0.012" thick tape has a 0.01" thick film with 0.002" adhesive.
0.022" thick tape has a 0.02" thick film with 0.002" adhesive. Lg., Spool 0.012" Thick 0.022" Thick
Wd. yds. ID Per Roll Per Roll

1" 5yards 7344A31 $8.25


2" 5yards 3" 7344A32 16.49 "