Weather strips

Svenn Ryen · #1 07-01-13, 15:57

Hi guys! Happy new year!

I have been studying the parts list for the Cab 13. There are several parts reffered to as weatherstrip and strip, antisqueek and so on.

Does anyone have information for the different parts, such as dimensions, material, location and so on?

I would believe these are parts that are commom to be worn out or missing, so a reference list here on the forum would probably help several members.

Any info og pictures apriciated.

To be specific for a start; should there be a strip of some sort between roof section and bottom section on cab 13?

Svennn

TCLARK · #2 09-01-13, 06:01

I am currently restoring a Cab 12 and the original
strip between the cab and roof was a woven tape
like material. I will probably find something similar to replace it with.
Does anybody else know what will work??

Ganmain Tony · #3 09-01-13, 07:06

At least thats what I'm led to believe its called.

A woven canvas material, comes in rolls. Military surplus shops have this sort of stuff fella's.

Its what I used on my Cab 12 restoration. Use a hammer and punch to make your bolt holes through the material.

Ryan · #4 09-01-13, 10:12

Like this?

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Roll-of-w...item1c2ee83857

Private_collector · #5 09-01-13, 10:55

Guys,

I used a simple rubber product for the 'anti-squeak' between cab floor and rear cab panel. It is entirely impervious to water and if you use a thin but firm type, it wont compress at the area around the tightened bolts. I found a product that came in both a strip and an identical thickness but in a sheet. The sheet piece is ideal to cut the curved parts at the corners.
See here (I hope): http://www.mapleleafup.net/forums/at...0&d=1330768164

Water or moisture probably wont get near my cab, but if it does, the rubber wont absorb it. I'm not sure of exact composition, but my original anti-squeak looked to be a canvas material containing a tar like substance. You can still get this, of sorts, from some of the vintage parts suppliers. For example, macsautoparts.com have this in several widths. It is "Frame Webbing (anti-squeak)" ,and is described as "oil treated fabric". They also sell "Body to Frame Welt", with or without adhesive backing. I did not use adhesive when I made mine.
Macs Auto shipping costs are quite high, be warned.

As Tony said, a good set of circle punches in various sizes, is a great investment. You will be surprised how often they come in handy!