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Fender welt 444-544

posted by  senginc on  Tue Oct 2 08:08 CST 2018
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I need to buy Fender welt set for 4 fenders.

What did 544's have when new, the solid vinyl or the type that is vinyl fabric sewn around filler rod ?

The vinyl fabric sewn around filler rod seems like what I have used years ago on domestic cars. Easier to cut out bolt holes and relief cuts to make curves easier.

I have left over for some reason a roll of solid vinyl (5mm bead) but it is a little thick and may give trouble fitting in the gap.

Does any body glue one side on with weatherstripping adhesive to hold in place while putting fenders on ?








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    Fender welt 444-544

    posted by  Fredneck Tom on  Tue Oct 2 14:41 CST 2018
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    On my 65 544 I used the welting with the filler rod. Worked very well.
    Before mounting the fenders I cut the welting to length, then held it against the car and marked the bolt locations. I then cut a "V" in the welting at the bolt locations. Next I mounted the fenders with all bolts very loose, slipped the welting in place and tightened the bolts making sure the welting was positioned properly as I did so. Worked for me. Tom








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    Fender welt 444-544

    posted by  votx on  Tue Oct 2 14:40 CST 2018
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    If I remember correctly my brand-new '65 544 had a vinyl covered welting. I'm not sure the solid type had even been invented yet. I made some for a Morris Minor I restored a few years back, by wrapping a strip of vinyl around some 3/16" cord, and sewing with outdoor thread. I sealed the ends with a little silicone after installing. I do it the same way when I make seat upholstery.







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