Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material

[A31Woody]

I'm looking to replace the rubber pad between the frame and my station wagon body. As you can see from the picture, the current rubber is toast. Does anyone have a source for vulcanized rubber material that I could use to re-create the original pads. Also, any ideas as to how thick they should be?




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[redmodelt]

Wouldn't the station wagon have used the same as other cars? If so, wouldn't the kit from the suppliers work?

[CarlG]

Find an outfit near you that does repair work on conveyer belts. I would imagine they have a ton of stuff they would be all too willing to let you haul off and make your own pads.

[JDupuis]

Sidewall of an old tire?
Slice up some old rubber rain boots. Jeff

[Keith True]

Boiler gasket material works nice.Very stable under pressure,in all temperatures.Has a fabric core so it won't squeeze out.I haven't seen any rubberized conveyer belt that is thin enough for this use.I have used belting as shims to mount a 29 radiator on a 31 crossmember,it was 3/8 thick.I can't be sure,but for some reason 1/8 thick comes to mind for original pads.

[MikeK]

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Ask at your local grocery or big-box store. Those checkout conveyor belts get replaced whenever the metal lacing starts to rip out. Most are 3/32 or 1/8 thick. I scored several like new belts with buggered-up lacing a few years ago.

[Slowplane]

I used conveyor belt material from Tractor Supply on my 150A. I think its about 3/16" thick. less than $20.
I had first bought the pad kit that the vendors sell, and, right outta the box, I saw it was not acceptable. (thin, unreenforced, and "cheesy"). I think the Rest. Guide has the dimensions listed.

[A31Woody]

Originally Posted by Slowplane

I used conveyor belt material from Tractor Supply on my 150A. I think its about 3/16" thick. less than $20.
I had first bought the pad kit that the vendors sell, and, right outta the box, I saw it was not acceptable. (thin, unreenforced, and "cheesy"). I think the Rest. Guide has the dimensions listed.

Thanks. I'll have to see where I can find some locally. I need to order a set of the guidelines... not planning on having the car judged, but I'm realizing there is a lot of info in there...


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[lindy williams]

I used rubber cut from the side wall of an old Model A tire. 1/4 inch thick and plenty of cord in it like the originals. The pads sold by the parts suppliers has no cord in it and is too thin.

[CarlG]

You might also check out McMaster Carr:

https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-c...belts/=169oi0i

[A31Woody]

Lots of great suggestions. Thanks as always everyone for your help.


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[Drive Shaft Dave]

I went to a conveyer belt company and the guy gave me a 1 foot wide by 15 foot roll for free.

[Tom Wesenberg]

I found a semi truck mud flap laying on the side of the road, and it was just right for making shims. It even had the fabric reinforcing in it.

Also, there is a conveyor belt company close to me, and he gave me some belting for free, when I mentioned it was for a Model A.

[Dan Partain]

I got some good rubber in Sacramento - Many thicknesses, not inexpensive, but it's good reinforced material.

Capital Rubber

SACRAMENTO
1725 19th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone (916) 498-1800 / (800) 662-1800
Fax (916) 498-1818
STOCKTON
1110 South Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205-7064
Phone (209) 464-1200 / (800) 624-1210
Fax (209) 464-2773

[A31Woody]

Originally Posted by Dan Partain

I got some good rubber in Sacramento - Many thicknesses, not inexpensive, but it's good reinforced material.

Capital Rubber

SACRAMENTO
1725 19th Street, Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone (916) 498-1800 / (800) 662-1800
Fax (916) 498-1818
STOCKTON
1110 South Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205-7064
Phone (209) 464-1200 / (800) 624-1210
Fax (209) 464-2773

Thanks Dan. I've been itching to get up to Vintage Ford for a while. Maybe a trip to sack town is in order.


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[redmodelt]

More good information, thank for the tips.

[Midwest Tin]

Hi,
I found reinf. rubber material at McMaster-Carr. Part#s in photos. Hope this helps.
Jim

[BILL WILLIAMSON]

How about rubber BOOT/SHOE soles? I've also seen shoe soles made from TIRE TREADS.
Bill Hiker

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by A31Woody

Does anyone have a source for vulcanized rubber material that I could use to re-create the original pads. Also, any ideas as to how thick they should be?

When you say you want to re-create the original pads, they were originally cotton reinforced ...which as you probably already know, is NOT what the vendors sell. Most conveyor belting is too thick from what I found. I have some prints of pads for Ford-produced bodies, but I am not sure the thickness is the same for the 150-B. I would start by contacting Tim Johnstone to get the correct thickness dimension if you are truly trying to re-create with authenticity.

[Stew Masche]

I also recently bought a small roll of reinforced belting from my local Tractor Supply store. I would agree it is about 3/16" thick, and is quite inexpensive.
It is very comparable in thickness to the non-reinforced pads supplied by the vendors. I am very pleased with the results on my project.