Fuel tank welting

[Ordsgt]

I am in the process of putting my newly painted 1930 Tudor back together and looking at the welting for the fuel tank. I have 2 types, one is a dull black and the other is a very glossy black. As my car is a gloss black I am inclined to go with the glossy one as it is a good match to the car but am unaware if the composition difference could be a problem later. I definitely do not want to have to change it later because of an issue. Anyone have any experience with these
Thanks

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

Originally Posted by Ordsgt

I am in the process of putting my newly painted 1930 Tudor back together and looking at the welting for the fuel tank. I have 2 types, one is a dull black and the other is a very glossy black. As my car is a gloss black I am inclined to go with the glossy one as it is a good match to the car but am unaware if the composition difference could be a problem later. I definitely do not want to have to change it later because of an issue. Anyone have any experience with these
Thanks

The last I knew, the correct type of welting is out of production. Pretty much all that is available is the plastic coated ones that do not hold paint well.
Originally, the welting was a cloth based material that was installed into the body prior to the entire body being painted. Even in your scenario where the body color was Black, the welting was painted.

[Ordsgt]

Thanks for your response Brent. As it turns out I only have the glossy as the other has 3/16 bead

[Will N]

Third Gen Auto claims to have the original style cloth welting:


https://thirdgenauto.com/product/ori...l-by-the-foot/

[rotorwrench]

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They were the last source for this product. I would give them a call to confirm since they were out of stock recently.