What goes here? 54 Special

[Deleted User]

Visualize a 54 Special with the front end off; fenders, grill, radiator, etc. There is a cross member forward of the engine with 3 sheet metal type bolts evenly spaced. Under one of the bolts is the remnants of what looks like fibreglass insulation. Since I don't see why it would take 3 bolts to hold down some insulation, is there a piece which is not there that maybe bolts on to the top of the cross member?



Thanks, Doug

[Deleted User]

The remnants to which you refer are NOT fiberglass they are infact the fibers that are imbedded in a rubber and fiber cover that should be bolted to that point on the frame. The missing component should be a fiber impregnated rubber cover. If you think about how a bias ply fiberglass belted tire is made.. this cover actually looks like a piece cut from the side wall of this type of tire. Get someone with the cover inplace to make a paper pattern and you can make your own cover.

[Deleted User]

Ken, thanks for the helpful reply. I am wondering if you could make one out of an old tire?



Doug