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A31Woody · 02-08-2017, 12:34 PM

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 · 02-08-2017, 12:45 PM

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

CarlG · 02-08-2017, 12:53 PM

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 · 02-08-2017, 02:03 PM

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

Keith True · 02-08-2017, 02:18 PM

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 · 02-08-2017, 02:36 PM

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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 · 02-08-2017, 02:42 PM

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 · 02-08-2017, 02:45 PM

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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 · 02-08-2017, 02:47 PM

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 · 02-08-2017, 02:59 PM

You might also check out McMaster Carr:

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

A31Woody · 02-08-2017, 03:19 PM

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

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Drive Shaft Dave · 02-08-2017, 05:37 PM

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

Tom Wesenberg · 02-08-2017, 05:54 PM

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 · 02-08-2017, 07:32 PM

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 · 02-08-2017, 07:34 PM

Quote:

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 · 02-08-2017, 07:49 PM

More good information, thank for the tips.

Midwest Tin · 02-08-2017, 08:11 PM

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

msmaron · 02-09-2017, 11:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midwest Tin

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

The only thing i use!

A31Woody · 02-09-2017, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midwest Tin

Hi,

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

Jim

Thank you so much for the parts numbers, I just placed an order.

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Vin-tin · 02-10-2017, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Midwest Tin

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

Stone quarries use reinforced rubber belting to transport crushed stone. They replace it often and will probably give the old stuff away for free.
I got some from my brother-in-law and I found many uses for it.
It's 1/4" thick.

02-08-2017, 12:34 PM	#1
A31Woody Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 136	Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material 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? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@edselsadventures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edselsadventures/

02-08-2017, 12:45 PM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,410	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material Wouldn't the station wagon have used the same as other cars? If so, wouldn't the kit from the suppliers work? __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

02-08-2017, 12:53 PM	#3
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material 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. __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-08-2017, 02:03 PM	#4
JDupuis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Maryhill Ont Canada Posts: 834	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material Sidewall of an old tire? Slice up some old rubber rain boots. Jeff Last edited by JDupuis; 02-08-2017 at 02:05 PM. Reason: Missed info

02-08-2017, 02:18 PM	#5
Keith True Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Epping N.H. Posts: 3,423	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material 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.

02-08-2017, 02:36 PM	#6
MikeK Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Windy City Posts: 2,919	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 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.

02-08-2017, 02:42 PM	#7
Slowplane Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Sonora desert, Arizona Posts: 293	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material 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. __________________ ______________ Nothing Short of Right is Right

02-08-2017, 02:47 PM	#9
lindy williams Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 335	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material 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.

02-08-2017, 02:59 PM	#10
CarlG Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 9,192	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material You might also check out McMaster Carr: https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-c...belts/=169oi0i __________________ Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club

02-08-2017, 03:19 PM	#11
A31Woody Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Posts: 136	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material Lots of great suggestions. Thanks as always everyone for your help. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@edselsadventures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edselsadventures/

02-08-2017, 05:37 PM	#12
Drive Shaft Dave Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New hope Minnesota Posts: 742	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material I went to a conveyer belt company and the guy gave me a 1 foot wide by 15 foot roll for free.

02-08-2017, 05:54 PM	#13
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material 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.

02-08-2017, 07:32 PM	#14
Dan Partain Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hangtown, CA Posts: 562	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material 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

02-08-2017, 07:49 PM	#16
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,410	Re: Looking for a source for vulcanized rubber body pad material More good information, thank for the tips. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!