Reproduction fuel tank pad question

[bull]

I don't get this. I keep seeing these reproduction fuel tank pads that are descrbed as being "just like original" but are made out of foam rubber. What am I missing? Is the original tar paper stuff really foam rubber or are these people full of crap?

Examples:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-70-CHARGER-CORONET-SATELLITE-GTX-Fuel-Gas-Tank-Pad_W0QQitemZ370330363624QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item563968e6e8

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-70-Coronet-Charger-RR-Fuel-Tank-Pad-NO-RESERVE_W0QQitemZ260548561794QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3ca9e78b82

[Dans 68]

Bull,

This is where the link takes me "NOS 68,69,70 Dodge or Plymouth B-body brake booster for cars equipped with 426 Hemi engines, part number 2944 160"

As to your question, I don't know.

Dan

[bull]

Oops: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-70-CHARGER-CORONET-SATELLITE-GTX-Fuel-Gas-Tank-Pad_W0QQitemZ370330363624QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item563968e6e8

[hemigeno]

The original was more of a tan(ish) felt... not what amounts to glorified tar paper like has been sold elsewhere.  What YearOne is selling may be better than what I remember seeing years ago being sold as a "correct repro", so I don't mean to knock their product. 

However, if you want the best available reproduction go to Dixie Restoration Parts.  They don't have the tank pads listed on their website, but they are available if you call and ask.  I scored one for my Daytona late last year after reading about 'em on Moparts.  Very close to the originals according to the experts.

http://www.dixierestorationparts.com/

[John_Kunkel]

I'd use the heavy felt roofing paper, the foam rubber "replacements" rot away is short order.

[Dans 68]

I found this http://www.performancecargraphics.com/Gas_Tank_Pads.htm.

Dan

[tan top]

I'd use the heavy felt roofing paper, the foam rubber "replacements" rot away is short order.

thats a good idea 

[66FBCharger]