Cushion pads???

[31 Model A]

I've used every search word I know to locate on Snyders the rubber cushion pads that go between the frame and the body. Mine are a bit worn and need replaced. What exactly are they called?

Thanks

[Mike V. Florida]

Try this and see if it is what you need,

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/frame-mounting

[2manycars]

Unfortunatly, I have not found a supplier for correct rubber pads. The originals had fabric moulded in for strength, and the replacements are just rubber, which will squish out over time.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mike V. Florida

Try this and see if it is what you need,

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/frame-mounting

Not them Mike, these are rubber and are between the frame and the body in certain places.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by 2manycars

Unfortunatly, I have not found a supplier for correct rubber pads. The originals had fabric moulded in for strength, and the replacements are just rubber, which will squish out over time.

I believe these are what I'm looking for. Some have become brittle too.

[31 Model A]

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I believe the pads on Sarah now were hand cut and placed in place back in the 70s when she was restored/semi-restored and have since worn out and become brittle. A fellow Barner is sending me some he made himself from his small supply of what he has left.

Ed

[Stew Masche]

You can buy small rolls of reinforced rubber belting at tractor supply or agricultural supply stores (Tractor Supply). Its about 3/16" thick, and inexpensive. You can use your old ones for patterns, and cut your own. I bought a 5 inch wide roll and have had good results.

[katy]

The originals had fabric moulded in for strength

Sounds like a piece cut out of the sidewall of an old tire.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Stew Masche

You can buy small rolls of reinforced rubber belting at tractor supply or agricultural supply stores (Tractor Supply). Its about 3/16" thick, and inexpensive. You can use your old ones for patterns, and cut your own. I bought a 5 inch wide roll and have had good results.

That's what I will do...Farm and Home is not far. Thanks

[2manycars]

Originally Posted by Stew Masche

You can buy small rolls of reinforced rubber belting at tractor supply or agricultural supply stores (Tractor Supply). Its about 3/16" thick, and inexpensive. You can use your old ones for patterns, and cut your own. I bought a 5 inch wide roll and have had good results.

That is good information. I will check it out.

[31 Model A]

Examples.............

https://www.anchorrubber.com/conveyor_belt.html

[1931 flamingo]

Could you not be opening up a can of worms? you're going to have to loosen body bolts to get the new rubbers in and if door and hood alignment good now it may not be after due to increased thickness of whatever you use. JMO FWIPaul in CT

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

Could you not be opening up a can of worms? you're going to have to loosen body bolts to get the new rubbers in and if door and hood alignment good now it may not be after due to increased thickness of whatever you use. JMO FWIPaul in CT

I have taken that into consideration. Something needs to be corrected because of the 'THUD' I get from the driver's side rear when I hit a bump. I thought a new shock would alleviate it because the old shock had lost its seal and wouldn't keep fluid topped off any longer. Nice flat surface, no problem but country roads is quite 'thudish'.

[msmaron]

Originally Posted by 2manycars

Unfortunatly, I have not found a supplier for correct rubber pads. The originals had fabric moulded in for strength, and the replacements are just rubber, which will squish out over time.

Easy to find..McMaster carr has them.....

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by msmaron

Easy to find..McMaster carr has them.....

https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-r...heets/=17b603j

[Mitch//pa]

Me thinks your barking up the wrong tree..y

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Me thinks your barking up the wrong tree..y

Only when I chase a cat up it!!!

[msmaron]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

https://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-r...heets/=17b603j

NO this is what you want "BELTING" and all you do is spray it black or with DP90 and it works perfect.. Just order the size you need and cut to specs. worked perfectly....A lot of fine pointers use this

https://www.mcmaster.com/#flat-belts/=17b6kby

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by msmaron

NO this is what you want "BELTING" and all you do is spray it black or with DP90 and it works perfect.. Just order the size you need and cut to specs. worked perfectly....A lot of fine pointers use this

https://www.mcmaster.com/#flat-belts/=17b6kby

Thanks...I've bookmarked the page.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Me thinks your barking up the wrong tree..y

What else could be causing the 'thud'?

[Mitch//pa]

Originally Posted by 31 Model A

What else could be causing the 'thud'?

Many, Many things

Have Larry diagnose it

[Mitch//pa]

The body bolts would have to be loose to cause a thud.. the rubber helps prevent squeaks ..

Body blocks installed without rubber but tightened properly will not thud..IMO

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

The body bolts would have to be loose to cause a thud.. the rubber helps prevent squeaks ..

Body blocks installed without rubber but tightened properly will not thud..IMO

Body blocks are solid but I'm sure she'll need to be lifted to check that. I'll get those pads anyway to have them on hand.

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Many, Many things

Have Larry diagnose it

He's coming over tomorrow for lunch.

[Brian in Wheeling]

Bolt or bolts not tight or missing, be my guess.
Brian

[JDupuis]

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Thud caused by a loose nut behind the steering wheel?
I know I resemble this remark! . Jeff

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by JDupuis

Thud caused by a loose nut behind the steering wheel?
I know I resemble this remark! . Jeff

I thought too that it could be operator headspace but....checked all the stupid reasons that could occur from the ignorance of the owner/operator.

[larrys40]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Many, Many things

Have Larry diagnose it

I didn't hear anything alarming and thudish when I drove it last..
I agree with Mitch about barking up the tree about replacing the body shims. You have no idea how difficult that can be with a together car that has all fenders,aprons, etc bolted together.

Gina and I may drive the 40 convert up to Brussels tomorrow and meet you for lunch, and I'll test drive Sarah. ( did I say test drive another guys girl ?)
Wow!

OK back to reality.... stop hitting all the holes and bumps in the road.
It's still a Model A you know that is going to have some rattles and stuff.
It helps to keep you awake while driving!

Thanks Mitch for the input and Ed... maybe see you tomorrow.
Larry

[31 Model A]

See ya tomorrow Larry and....I did find the problem, I think. Did I solve the problem, not entirely!!! I did have loose body block bolts as Mitch suggested but I could only tighten them so much since I can't get the wrench on the bolt top and...I have two back body blocks missing, one on each side, farthest back. I try to avoid potholes or dips as much as I can, if I lived in StL the thudding would only come bullets, some of the thudding has subsided though but not all.

I'm sure that will all be corrected next Winter when you do an off the frame total restoration so she can become a show car and I can compete with Mitch!!!!!

[Mitch//pa]

Alright I'm up for that
Let's do it bro

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by Mitch//pa

Alright I'm up for that
Let's do it bro

You're on dude!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[1931 flamingo]

You might also ck for a broken or missing shock link.
Paul in CT

[31 Model A]

Originally Posted by 1931 flamingo

You might also ck for a broken or missing shock link.
Paul in CT

They are all OK Paul, replaced all shocks, arms and links just last month. Taking her out today, I'll see if tightening the block bolts helped a bit. I'm having lunch with the Thud Specialist. The thud has always been there, just seems it is far more noticeable now.

[George Miller]

The thud has always been there, just seems it is far more noticeable now.[/QUOTE]

Maybe your hearing is getting better.

[31 Model A]

[QUOTE=George Miller;1462459]

The thud has always been there, just seems it is far more noticeable now.

Maybe your hearing is getting better.

Nope, I'm still very much deaf and dumb in both eyes!!!