Good day to you all,
Firstly, thanks to all who contribute to this list. It is both a wealth of
information and a place to escape to with like minded people.
My question concerns the 'horsehair/felt' pads that were located between the
body and frame on my two parts cars (68 and 69)
The 69 that I am attempting to resurrect came in boxes, partially assembled.
It had no pads.
I thought that rubber insulators would be preferable to 'water traps' so I got
some 1/8 inch rubber gasketing material.
Problem: It falls out....too much clearance! My gap averages 1/8-3/16 inch
between body and frame.
Question:
1. What function to these pads serve?
2. Are they really necessary?
3. What material works for you (assuming they are necessary)?
4. What material is used for the rubber insulator/washer in the body mounts?
(mine was supplied by PO, seems to be round gaskets made from tire sidewall)
Apologies for the long post, but I wanted to be accurate,
Any help will be gratefully received,
Happy roadstering
Damian Hall
Pictou NS (way out east....)
69 2000
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