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03-20-2020, 06:12 PM | #1 |
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Material for Ranch Wagon upper control arm splash guards
Don't know the correct term but I'm looking for ideas of what type of material I can use to replace the brittle rubber like material on the upper control arm splash guards on my '54 Ranch Wagon. I thought about using an old inner tube but it isn't thick or stiff enough. I don't think heavy card board would be flexible enough. Looks to be just over an 1/8th of a inch (0.133) Any suggestions are greatly appreciated.
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03-20-2020, 06:39 PM | #2 |
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Re: Material for Ranch Wagon upper control arm splash guards
Masticated tire casing or cotton-reinforced rubber sheet (?). Try Steele Rubber or a local rubber supply house.
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Re: Material for Ranch Wagon upper control arm splash guards
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Rubber Sheet Warehouse .125" (1/8") Thick x 12" Wide x 36"+/-1" Neoprene Rubber Sheet Commercial Grade 65A, Smooth Finish, Solid Rubber, Perfect for Weather Stripping, Gasket, Costume & DIY Projects
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Re: Material for Ranch Wagon upper control arm splash guards
Try Metro Molded Parts - they have different thickness sheet rubber last time I looked at their catalog.
Carpenter has repros Part #: BM-16240
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