Rubber strips on inner fender wells

[fireslayerf22efd]

I have the front clip off my '67 and I have purchased the new rubber strips that are stapled on the inner fender wells. The new rubber strips came with new staples. Any suggestions on how to install the new strips? Thanks

[BobbyFord]

I drilled 1/4" holes in my inner fenders and strips and used alumium rivets backed up by a stainless steel washer on the rubber side.

[67mann]

As always with the upmost attention to detail
http://www.fordification.com/forum/view ... =7&t=36585
Read through and you'll find everything ya need to know

[robroy]

Good evening FireSlayerf22efd,

Bobby's approach sounds like it would produce a superior finished product than what the factory did.

When I re-did those flaps on my inner fenders, I tried to follow the factory's approach. Not because I wanted it to look 100% original; just 'cause I didn't (and don't) have the initiative and know-how that Bobby has to whip up something custom. And I actually found attaching those flaps to be quite a brain-twister.

Maybe you'll find these threads of interest:

Could I ask for advice on installing my inner fenders?
Insulation between inner and outer fenders: which type?
#50's radiator support and inner fenders!
Source for the captive nuts on the inner fenders (McMaster).
How are the square captive nuts on inner fenders held in?

Robroy

[jzjames]

Thanks. Very helpful pics, this is up on my list to do pretty soon.

[69f-100]

I drilled 1/4" holes in my inner fenders and strips and used alumium rivets backed up by a stainless steel washer on the rubber side.

thats a good idea bobbyford thanks for sharing that...

[cep62]

I drilled 1/4" holes in my inner fenders and strips and used alumium rivets backed up by a stainless steel washer on the rubber side.

That's a good quality way , but most new cars use plastic push in retainers. (christmas trees)
it still requires drilling ,but you don't need a rivet gun.