Question re: mounting front fenders

sballard · 09-18-2016, 11:53 AM

I am assembling my car after getting it painted, and I cannot remember if there is supposed to be a rubber gasket between where the fenders bolt to the tub. I don't remember ever having one, but is just seems like it would be needed.

Mark Salvetti · 09-18-2016, 12:36 PM

It's a putty-like sealing tape. Here is what Pelican sells: Terostat Sealing Tape

Mark

sballard · 09-18-2016, 01:32 PM

Thanks Mark. Unfortunately the Pelican catalog says that this is for 1974-1989. My car is a 1972. I just don't know whether using this will cause problems in an earlier car. Any opinions?

Robert Adams · Robert Adams's Garage

Definitely, a puttyish gasket was there from the factory.
Fender Seal Porsche #000.043.129.00
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sballard · 09-18-2016, 05:15 PM

Anyone with an older long hood care to weigh in?

cabmandone · cabmandone's Garage

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Originally Posted by sballard

Anyone with an older long hood care to weigh in?

I don't have a long hood but if you need the thin strip of putty let me know. I still have a partial roll. I think there might be enough to do another car.