The Ford Barn

Boston Bruce · 02-12-2017, 03:09 PM

I'm in the process of replacing my floorboards. The welting on the original floorboards measures about 1 3/8" wide. The new repro welt measures 1" wide (and appears thicker). The reproduction floorboards are made from 3/4" plywood so the overlap onto the bottom of the floorboard is only about 1/4" at best. It's difficult to get the overlap tacked down. Has anyone had the same issue? Have you used a different type of welting?

I just measured the thickness of an original floorboard at approx. 5/8". I think that's correct.

02-12-2017, 03:09 PM	#12
Boston Bruce Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maine and SC Posts: 208	Re: Floorboard seal placement I'm in the process of replacing my floorboards. The welting on the original floorboards measures about 1 3/8" wide. The new repro welt measures 1" wide (and appears thicker). The reproduction floorboards are made from 3/4" plywood so the overlap onto the bottom of the floorboard is only about 1/4" at best. It's difficult to get the overlap tacked down. Has anyone had the same issue? Have you used a different type of welting? I just measured the thickness of an original floorboard at approx. 5/8". I think that's correct.