Fender Welting Installation (For 1947 - 1955 Trucks)

Article Author:
ol' chebby
Article Revision:
1.1
Comments:
Thanks to ol' chebby from the Classic Parts Forum for the instructions.
Difficulty:
Easy
Elapse Time:
20 minutes per fender
Required Tools:
• Weatherstrip Adhesive
• Roll of Fender Welt
• Razor/Knife
• Masking Tape
Step 1: Start by spreading a thin layer of weatherstrip adhesive on the fender's flange.
Step 2: Lay the welting out & cut to approximate size. Run another thin layer of adhesive across the welting & adhere to straight run. Glue down & tape to hold the welting in place.
Step 3: Bend the welt around the curved section of the fender & it will show you where to notch by buckling.
Step 4: Cut "V" notches at the buckling spots in the welting & around the mounting holes on the fender's flange.
Step 5: Then glue & tape the welting to the fender flange.
Step 6: Now have someone hold the fender up for you while you insert the fender mounting hardware.
Step 7: Cut the welt even with the bottom of the bed. See how nice & finished the welt looks.