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fjz · 03-20-2018, 04:48 PM

Finally ready to install my front clip which I plan to assemble on the car. The first piece to go on is the front fender apron support, 51A-16138, which sits on a rubber pad, 59A16186-A. This pad is not listed in my catalog and is easy to make once I know the dimensions. Hoping someone can tell me how thick it is as it's height will effect the fenders lining up with the cowl.

JSeery · 03-21-2018, 08:10 AM

No idea myself, but will give you a bump to the top.

19Fordy · 03-21-2018, 09:22 AM

I would start with 1/8 in. thick and make changes as needed.

woodiewagon46 · 03-21-2018, 10:42 AM

Yes, PN 16186, pad-front, fender apron support, is a rubber pad about 1/8" thick. The "Red Book" does not show any dimensions but I would also add that the pad should be fabric re-inforced. If you use plain 1/8" rubber it will probably fail at some point.

19Fordy · 03-21-2018, 01:54 PM

Use a 1/8 thick piece of aluminum or polyethylene plastic - something that won't absorb water.

fjz · 03-21-2018, 02:16 PM

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Thanks guys. I have a set of 40 ford gas tank straps which are the right width and have 3/8 holes and about an 1/8 thick. Will try one and if the fender is tight at the bottom will add another. I was surprized they are not being reproduced. Thought it would be included with the body to frame pad set.

edhd58 · 03-21-2018, 05:04 PM

sorry i was thinking about the radiator support and now it wont let me delete my stupidity.

Philgoodtoo · 03-21-2018, 07:43 PM

I removed my 48 Super Deluxe's front clip recently. The rubber / fabric reinforced pad is a 1/4" thick and measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/4", with 3/8" hole in center. Have not seen a replacement listed by any vendors.

woodiewagon46 · 03-21-2018, 07:52 PM

Phil, McMaster-Carr sells re-inforced 1/4" rubber, but the smallest size is 12"x12" at $30. If you had a few guy's that also needed it it would be cost effective. I would double up frame welting.

Philgoodtoo · 03-21-2018, 08:34 PM

Thanks for the tip. Although I may try doubling up on 41-48 gas tank to frame pads.

RalphM · 03-21-2018, 09:00 PM

Napa sells big truck mud flaps(reinforced rubber) for about $15.00.
I looked on the 47 I’m working on but the pad is missing .

fjz · 03-22-2018, 12:33 PM

Thanks Philgoodtoo. Just what I was looking for. I am going to use gas tank straps which are 1/8th and will use 2.

03-20-2018, 04:48 PM	#1
fjz Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 90	installing front fenders on a 48 Finally ready to install my front clip which I plan to assemble on the car. The first piece to go on is the front fender apron support, 51A-16138, which sits on a rubber pad, 59A16186-A. This pad is not listed in my catalog and is easy to make once I know the dimensions. Hoping someone can tell me how thick it is as it's height will effect the fenders lining up with the cowl.

03-21-2018, 08:10 AM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 No idea myself, but will give you a bump to the top.

03-21-2018, 09:22 AM	#3
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,944	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 I would start with 1/8 in. thick and make changes as needed.

03-21-2018, 10:42 AM	#4
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 Yes, PN 16186, pad-front, fender apron support, is a rubber pad about 1/8" thick. The "Red Book" does not show any dimensions but I would also add that the pad should be fabric re-inforced. If you use plain 1/8" rubber it will probably fail at some point.

03-21-2018, 01:54 PM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,944	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 Use a 1/8 thick piece of aluminum or polyethylene plastic - something that won't absorb water.

03-21-2018, 02:16 PM	#6
fjz Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 90	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks guys. I have a set of 40 ford gas tank straps which are the right width and have 3/8 holes and about an 1/8 thick. Will try one and if the fender is tight at the bottom will add another. I was surprized they are not being reproduced. Thought it would be included with the body to frame pad set.

03-21-2018, 05:04 PM	#7
edhd58 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Guston,ky Posts: 653	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 sorry i was thinking about the radiator support and now it wont let me delete my stupidity.

03-21-2018, 07:43 PM	#8
Philgoodtoo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 27	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 I removed my 48 Super Deluxe's front clip recently. The rubber / fabric reinforced pad is a 1/4" thick and measures 4 1/4" x 1 1/4", with 3/8" hole in center. Have not seen a replacement listed by any vendors.

03-21-2018, 07:52 PM	#9
woodiewagon46 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,555	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 Phil, McMaster-Carr sells re-inforced 1/4" rubber, but the smallest size is 12"x12" at $30. If you had a few guy's that also needed it it would be cost effective. I would double up frame welting.

03-21-2018, 08:34 PM	#10
Philgoodtoo Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Monrovia, CA Posts: 27	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 Thanks for the tip. Although I may try doubling up on 41-48 gas tank to frame pads.

03-21-2018, 09:00 PM	#11
RalphM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: North Pole, Alaska Posts: 2,651	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 Napa sells big truck mud flaps(reinforced rubber) for about $15.00. I looked on the 47 I’m working on but the pad is missing .

03-22-2018, 12:33 PM	#12
fjz Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 90	Re: installing front fenders on a 48 Thanks Philgoodtoo. Just what I was looking for. I am going to use gas tank straps which are 1/8th and will use 2.