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Body to chassis mounting Q

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by VoodooTwin, Aug 7, 2011.

  1. VoodooTwin
    Joined: Jul 13, 2011
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    from Noo Yawk

    Vehicle in question is a 1933 Ford pickup with boxed rails. Question I have is this: what material are you folks using between the chassis rails and the body mounts? I assume some sort of resilient material to allow the chassis to flex a bit while not tearing the tin apart? So what do you use? Wood? Some sort of rubber? School me, please.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Von Rigg Fink
    Joined: Jun 11, 2007
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    Oil impegnated fabric weave, at least thats what i used on my A
     
  3. Check some of the parts suppliers they make a couple different types. I have used both the rubber pads/discs and the woven material that sits on top of the frame rail. It will make it ride better (less road vibrations) and a lot less rattles and squeaks.
     
  4. oldcarfart
    Joined: Apr 12, 2005
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    I cut material from sidewall of old tires, works good, priced right!
     

  5. On my 34 pickup I replaced the wood mounting blocks with new wood blocks and set the cab on frame webbing material I bought from Dennis Carpenter.
     
  6. 32Gnu
    Joined: May 20, 2010
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    I used webbing and conveyor belt cut to fit.. It was 1/4" thick.. Stamped holes at mounting holes and applied a dab of silicone, clamped and let set up overnight before setting body back on... Raised the body a hair I know but didn't bother my application... Until I go to bolt front fenders on....
     
  7. Jimmy2car
    Joined: Nov 26, 2003
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    Get it from Mac's. it's the proper 1/8" thickness and comes in a roll. It comes self stick also. About 25 bucks.
     
  8. moefuzz
    Joined: Jul 16, 2005
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    Mac's sells both the webbing and the correct body blocks for 33 cars/trucks. This is not rocket science, just oem Ford stuff.
     
  9. humpie
    Joined: Oct 28, 2008
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    sometime you can't find the proper thickness,so i use a boat trailer roller rubber.you can cut whatever thickness you want with a chop saw.
     
  10. VoodooTwin
    Joined: Jul 13, 2011
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    Thanks for the tip. I checked Mac's site, they offer about 6 different options for the welting....some are oil impregnated fabric, some are rubber, some are 1/4-inch thick, some are 1/8" think. Is it just a matter of personal preference which to choose? Or is there some sort of rocket science to it? :p Thanks again, I appreciate the help!
     

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