Installing inner fender seals to firewall 1960-66 C10

[lenguini]

If anyone has some good pics of these installed,Id sure appreciate it.Close up's of both passenger and drivers where the seal is visible.


Any good pics of the seals that go between the inner fender and rad support would be great as well.

I have my old ones but cant make heads or tails of proper install for new ones.

[GMR-PERFORMANCE]

They are very basic and simple to glue on its just door seal. I am having issues getting photos off my phone to the computer. But here is my work cell shoot me a text i will send photos of my set

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[dthela]

some

[The Rocknrod]

I'm seeing two different shapes available (maybe more). Which work the best?
http://www.usa1industries.com/produc...96&cat=&page=1

and
http://www.steelerubber.com/inner-fe...eal-60-0667-45

And where do these go:

[1963c-10]

The last two pics are fender closing panels. They attach to the rear edge of the outer fender and close up the gap there.

And the gaskets from steel rubber are the correct style for the inner to firewall

[The Rocknrod]

Thanks - I got the truck in pieces and the PO had no idea how to disassemble/save/categorize and therefore lost parts. So I'm learning here. But it's fun

[The Rocknrod]

The Truck Shop in Orange now sells the upper and side metal fender closing panels.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1964-1965-19...8AAOSwU-pXtdyr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1960-1961-19...4AAOSwYHxWMowF

[LT1 Burb]

Here is how mine look.

[The Rocknrod]

Does anyone have a picture of this seal installed?
Oh, never mind. I used the upper right hand search box (on this page) and found one when I went to pictures:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...2&postcount=22
Wanted to see the fasteners used. Okay I have it.

[60-66]

That seal under the bracket you circled is one thats overlooked by many.

[The Rocknrod]

Sure is, not much written about it. I guess cause it's covered by the front fender extension.

[88k5jimmy]

Originally Posted by 1963c-10

The last two pics are fender closing panels. They attach to the rear edge of the outer fender and close up the gap there.

And the gaskets from steel rubber are the correct style for the inner to firewall

Where did you find the weatherstripping that goes on the angle bracket?

[The Rocknrod]

If your talking about this one then they are the same as the seal between the inner fender and the fire wall.
Many guys used floral shop floral staples, I used 1/16" galv wire and made mine. Major pain in the keester.

[Johns 66]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

If your talking about this one then they are the same as the seal between the inner fender and the fire wall.
Many guys used floral shop floral staples, I used 1/16" galv wire and made mine. Major pain in the keester.

What about the metal piece like this? And what about the clips that hold them on.

[The Rocknrod]

The clips called 'retainers' in the drawing are the same for all of them. The wire 'staples' are the same also.

[Johns 66]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

The clips called 'retainers' in the drawing are the same for all of them. The wire 'staples' are the same also.

Thanks for the info...Do you have any idea where I can buy the metal piece and the retainers...I called the Truck Shop and the guy I talked with was clueless because I didn't have part numbers.

[Submariner616]

Originally Posted by Johns 66

Thanks for the info...Do you have any idea where I can buy the metal piece and the retainers...I called the Truck Shop and the guy I talked with was clueless because I didn't have part numbers.

Look on this page. The retainer clips are on it and the seals are as well:

https://www.classicparts.com/Fender-Hood/products/236/

[Johns 66]

Originally Posted by Submariner616

Look on this page. The retainer clips are on it and the seals are as well:

https://www.classicparts.com/Fender-Hood/products/236/

Awesome...Thanks So Much.....John

[nsb29]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

If your talking about this one then they are the same as the seal between the inner fender and the fire wall.
Many guys used floral shop floral staples, I used 1/16" galv wire and made mine. Major pain in the keester.

You’re right it’s a lot of fun I bought a roll of stainless steel Thai wire and made my Staples when I would cut the wire I would do it on a 45° angle that way it was nice and sharp like a needle and would go right through the rubber and if not careful you’re finger

[msg]

I also need to do the staple wire thing to the seals on the fender, radiator and such. Is 16 gauge wire a good fit for the holes already there? I was hoping to go stainless and found this but its 19 gauge

https://www.amazon.com/National-Hard...T5SBJB31HKVW98

[The Rocknrod]

Should work as far as size. The originals you can bet weren't stainless. If you take your time maybe use a needle nose pliers for the flat part and bend down the sides you can make em look just like a staple.

[Submariner616]

I got staples from one of the usual classic car parts places. I think they came with the rubber seals. Then I held the piece in a vice and used a very small drill bit and held the rubber tight to the metal and drilled through the existing holes in the metal, into the rubber all the way through. I then used channel lock pliers to push the staple through and bend the ends over. They look perfect. I was dreading this step of my restoration but it ended up being pretty easy. Just be sure not to drill holes through your fingers!

[msg]

Originally Posted by The Rocknrod

Should work as far as size. The originals you can bet weren't stainless. If you take your time maybe use a needle nose pliers for the flat part and bend down the sides you can make em look just like a staple.

Thanks Rocknrod, I ordered the 9 gauge stainless wire. Probably overkill but any rust I can avoid Im for it. Ill use Nsb29's tip on the 45 degree cut to help punch them through.

Originally Posted by Submariner616

I got staples from one of the usual classic car parts places. I think they came with the rubber seals. Then I held the piece in a vice and used a very small drill bit and held the rubber tight to the metal and drilled through the existing holes in the metal, into the rubber all the way through. I then used channel lock pliers to push the staple through and bend the ends over. They look perfect. I was dreading this step of my restoration but it ended up being pretty easy. Just be sure not to drill holes through your fingers!

I like the vise and drill idea Submariner616, I'll clamp it up and hope mine goes easy too.

[The Rocknrod]

I had all the brackets that have seals on the powder-coated. Then used 3M super adhesive sparingly let them dry overnight, then did the stable install.