 pm5471
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07-30-12 11:11 AM - Post#2253740
Can someone post a picture of the skirt seal on a 50 chevy? I got mine from NCA and cant figure out which way it goes on. I am fixing my rusty wheel opening area and will use the skirt for fitment and need the rubber seal on them.
thanks for you help
pete
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 2-28s313233
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07-30-12 11:42 AM - Post#2253755
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The ones I have installed have a slot in them and slip right on the lip of the skirt. They fit so well I did not staple them.
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pm5471
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07-30-12 12:44 PM - Post#2253781
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If you look at mine from the end it looks like an S with the ends squeezed tight.
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whiskey1954
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07-30-12 08:01 PM - Post#2254016
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and where may I ask did you get the ones that you use with the slots and do they come with staples or are they xtra I just had to reglue the junk that was on mine when i bought the car and there are no slots or staples in them I also believe they are aftermarket skirts does not seem to be enough tin foil in them to wrap a thick sliced bologna sandwich
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 kensluys
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07-30-12 09:17 PM - Post#2254037
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Here is a drawing that I made for my 1951 skirts.
The original staples were really strong steel, but of course I didn't have anything that would put something like that back in. I wanted to have the same look as the factory staples, though, and RAM_51 suggested the use of paper clips. That turned out to be pretty easy to do. Just used a set of wire cutters and some pliers. With a little practice I was able to make them to fit the existing factory staple holes. Then you just push them through the rubber and the factory staple holes and bend them over.
This same idea works for the fender anti-squeak pieces in the engine compartment, too.
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whiskey1954
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07-31-12 05:12 AM - Post#2254082
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good work with the paper clips since my skirts have no holes I reacon thats that but where did you get the replacement rubber with the slots in them or is that something that is no longer available
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pm5471
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07-31-12 08:50 AM - Post#2254144
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Thanks for the drawing. That is the answer i was looking for.  Mine still has the staples so maybe i can reuse them.
pete
Edited by pm5471 on 07-31-12 08:51 AM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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kensluys
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07-31-12 10:04 AM - Post#2254165
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I got the rubber seals material from National Chevrolet Association. They still sell it, and I imagine that the Filling Station and Chevs of the 40's have it, too.
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