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Dan Partain · 07-09-2012, 07:17 PM

Rusty,

I have a tracing of an original pad that Pluck sent to me for my project, it looks just like the ones in the photo from Snyders. I cut my own like you did from rubber I purchased in Sacramento.

I've looked closely at restored 28-29 cowls and see a real variety of thicknesses and shapes. The cowl panel wraps under the subframe about 5/8" to 3/4" and is riveted to the subframe. The rivets on the bottom side of my cowl were not flattened very well so I peened them until they were flat. I think the rubber should at least go under the rivets. That put the rubber edge pretty close to the edge of the cowl.

Someone with originals will probably chime in, or post photos.

07-09-2012, 07:17 PM	#2
Dan Partain Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hangtown, CA Posts: 562	Re: 28/29 front body block pads Rusty, I have a tracing of an original pad that Pluck sent to me for my project, it looks just like the ones in the photo from Snyders. I cut my own like you did from rubber I purchased in Sacramento. I've looked closely at restored 28-29 cowls and see a real variety of thicknesses and shapes. The cowl panel wraps under the subframe about 5/8" to 3/4" and is riveted to the subframe. The rivets on the bottom side of my cowl were not flattened very well so I peened them until they were flat. I think the rubber should at least go under the rivets. That put the rubber edge pretty close to the edge of the cowl. Someone with originals will probably chime in, or post photos.