vibration/noise avoidance

[rlcokc]

Didn't really know what to call thread but am restoring my 36 and almost all connections originally had a cloth between the metal and the wood body. Seems to be simply cotton cloth impregnated with oil. Not sure what to use when putting back together. What have you guys used in completing/putting the cars back together. Could use thin rubber I would assume but just curious if product available which replaces the original.

Rod

[Guest]

I would think someone must make a replacement like the original.  I was not able to find anything a number of years ago so I used the thinnest rubber tape that is used for mounting auto glass in regulator channels.  I have read of some one using old style friction tape but I think it would be too thin.  On a 1930 car if the body is not lifted the right amount you cannot get the running board rubber  under the side apron (don't ask how I know this).  The thinnest rubber tape is thicker than the original asphalt impregnated paper but this didn't seem to make any difference in my case.

[Mark Shaw]

Try roofing felt available at any hardware store.  It's cheap and can be doubled up for any thickness desired.

[bradsan]

Like Mark said.

 

I've ordered front end 'kits' for 50's cars and I can't tell the difference between what they used for anti squeak and roofing felt . In fact, I swear you can see the overlap lines in places!

 

Brad

[Marty Roth]

Just noted this thread - and agree with prior comments - Roofing Felt appeared identical

[rlcokc]

great idea--never thought about roofing felt. The original a bit stronger as it is, I think, a cotton cloth, but strength shouldn't be much of an issue.