Inner Front Fender Panels - 1937 Chrysler

I am restoring the removable inner front fender panels on my 37 Royal. There is a band of sealing material that is riveted on the bottom and sides of each panel. My seals are gone with age. Does anyone have some specs on what this seal should be replaced with; i.e. material, width, thickness; Thanks in advance!

Jake, On several of my cars there is a felt sealer, most of the time it is so oiled up it is hard to dimension but almost always is approx. 1/4" thick. The width is various as it winds its way along the frame and inner fender line. Typically is riveted in place and is always so oil soaked that color appears black. Check with McMaster Carr for product, also Restoration Specialties, in Windber PA and Restoration Supply in CA. Rob

thanks Vintchry. That helps alot. i assume you mean horse hair felt type of sealer.

I had wondered what that sealing strip was made of. Thanks for shedding some light on this puzzle. The strips on the '36 Dodge are hard and brittle - no hint that they were ever very flexible.