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flathead48 · 11-09-2022, 05:56 AM

On the rear of the front fenders of the 46-48 fords & mercury where they bolt to the cowl there is 4 heavy duty rubber washers that go on the bolts & have a nipple that fits into the large hole in the fender.. I have tried everyone with no luck on finding them, has anyone with these cars had any luck in finding them,
Thanks, Rick

TJ · 11-09-2022, 10:07 AM

Did you check with Michael at Third Gen Automotive?

flathead48 · 11-09-2022, 05:15 PM

Yes I did, thank you

Seth Swoboda · 11-09-2022, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by flathead48

Yes I did, thank you

Did they have them?

flathead48 · 11-09-2022, 09:56 PM

Seth, they did not, I also spoke to Fred at I believe is obsolete & I spoke to Joe at Joes antique parts and no one is familiar with these rubber washers. I know they use to be available because I have purchased them in the past . Thank you. Rick

fordor41 · 11-09-2022, 10:19 PM

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flathead48 · 11-10-2022, 06:31 AM

Thanks will try

fordor41 · 11-10-2022, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flathead48

Seth, they did not, I also spoke to Fred at I believe is obsolete & I spoke to Joe at Joes antique parts and no one is familiar with these rubber washers. I know they use to be available because I have purchased them in the past . Thank you. Rick

I remember using them on our '41. believe I got them from Macs but was years ago. I needed some more and rather than buying them I bought a rubber sheet from Mcmaster-Carr suply and punched out my own. Didn't have raised portion but worked OK. Used a flat washer the same diam. as the rubber and they formed into the hole in the fender nicely.

flathead48 · 11-11-2022, 05:26 AM

Thanks fordor41, thanks, I have purchased them in past, must be to small an item to reproduce.

corvette8n · 11-11-2022, 07:53 AM

Rick check with Butch, Straightpipes on this forum.

flathead48 · 11-11-2022, 10:42 AM

Will do Bob, thanks

40ford · 11-11-2022, 11:04 AM

Do you have a photo of what they look like?

flathead48 · 11-11-2022, 12:50 PM

Yes but can’t seem to get it to post.

40ford · 11-11-2022, 05:30 PM

Can you send photo in private messages?

woodiewagon46 · 11-11-2022, 08:19 PM

I poked my head under my '46 Ford wagon and it looks like about 1/4" thick by about an inch or so. If you can not locate one I would do as fordor41 recommends and purchase the rubber from McMaster-Carr and use a hole punch and you're done.

flathead48 · 11-12-2022, 06:02 AM

Woodiewagon46, yes that would work except the fenders have large holes approx 1/2” so the nipple on the back side of these rubber washers will fit into them, that is the problem with just using a flat piece but thank you for your time & input.

40ford · 11-12-2022, 08:01 AM

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Yes but can’t seem to get it to post.

I sent you a PM.

flathead48 · 11-12-2022, 12:47 PM

Thank you, sent pictures

ssffnomad · 11-12-2022, 04:37 PM

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flathead48 · 11-12-2022, 05:39 PM

Thanks neighbor for pictures

C1Nelson · 11-12-2022, 06:06 PM

They kind of look like the rubber washers that come with modern shock absorbers? In San Dimas California there is a old ford parts store. They have some NOS and a bunch of used stuff. Early Ford 909-305-1955. I have bought a lot of stuff from them.

ssffnomad · 11-12-2022, 08:23 PM

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11-09-2022, 05:56 AM	#1
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Fender rubbers On the rear of the front fenders of the 46-48 fords & mercury where they bolt to the cowl there is 4 heavy duty rubber washers that go on the bolts & have a nipple that fits into the large hole in the fender.. I have tried everyone with no luck on finding them, has anyone with these cars had any luck in finding them, Thanks, Rick

11-09-2022, 10:07 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,037	Re: Fender rubbers Did you check with Michael at Third Gen Automotive?

11-09-2022, 05:15 PM	#3
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Re: Fender rubbers Yes I did, thank you

11-09-2022, 09:56 PM	#5
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Re: Fender rubbers Seth, they did not, I also spoke to Fred at I believe is obsolete & I spoke to Joe at Joes antique parts and no one is familiar with these rubber washers. I know they use to be available because I have purchased them in the past . Thank you. Rick

11-09-2022, 10:19 PM	#6
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,518	Re: Fender rubbers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) try Restoration Supply , Restoration Specalities and Supply or Rubber The Right Way Last edited by fordor41; 11-09-2022 at 10:25 PM.

11-10-2022, 06:31 AM	#7
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Re: Fender rubbers Thanks will try

11-11-2022, 05:26 AM	#9
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Re: Fender rubbers Thanks fordor41, thanks, I have purchased them in past, must be to small an item to reproduce.

11-11-2022, 07:53 AM	#10
corvette8n Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: 36 miles north of Albany NY Posts: 2,954	Re: Fender rubbers Rick check with Butch, Straightpipes on this forum.

11-11-2022, 10:42 AM	#11
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Re: Fender rubbers Will do Bob, thanks

11-11-2022, 11:04 AM	#12
40ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cherryville,N.C. Posts: 535	Re: Fender rubbers Do you have a photo of what they look like?

11-11-2022, 12:50 PM	#13
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Re: Fender rubbers Yes but can’t seem to get it to post.

11-11-2022, 05:30 PM	#14
40ford Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cherryville,N.C. Posts: 535	Re: Fender rubbers Can you send photo in private messages?

11-11-2022, 08:19 PM	#15
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: Fender rubbers I poked my head under my '46 Ford wagon and it looks like about 1/4" thick by about an inch or so. If you can not locate one I would do as fordor41 recommends and purchase the rubber from McMaster-Carr and use a hole punch and you're done.

11-12-2022, 06:02 AM	#16
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Re: Fender rubbers Woodiewagon46, yes that would work except the fenders have large holes approx 1/2” so the nipple on the back side of these rubber washers will fit into them, that is the problem with just using a flat piece but thank you for your time & input.

11-12-2022, 12:47 PM	#18
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Re: Fender rubbers Thank you, sent pictures

11-12-2022, 04:37 PM	#19
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 443	Re: Fender rubbers 03BA32A3-AB9C-4850-91AE-8797AC59EFE9.jpg E69FD599-F308-45A6-9356-F5134AE1E44B.jpg

11-12-2022, 05:39 PM	#20
flathead48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 1,111	Re: Fender rubbers Thanks neighbor for pictures

11-12-2022, 06:06 PM	#21
C1Nelson Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 61	Re: Fender rubbers They kind of look like the rubber washers that come with modern shock absorbers? In San Dimas California there is a old ford parts store. They have some NOS and a bunch of used stuff. Early Ford 909-305-1955. I have bought a lot of stuff from them.

11-12-2022, 08:23 PM	#22
ssffnomad Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Upstate N.Y. Posts: 443	Re: Fender rubbers Your Welcome.