CAN ANY ONE TELL ME WHERE TO OBTAIN TRUNK CARPET KITS AND RUBBER SEALS FOR ENGINE LID,TRUNK, AND RUBBER BASE FOR THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. ANY CLUBS IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA AREA. PLEASE HELP ME OUT. THANKS AL.EMAIL ME AT XRAYAL48@AOL.COM
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CAN ANY ONE TELL ME WHERE TO OBTAIN TRUNK CARPET KITS AND RUBBER SEALS FOR ENGINE LID,TRUNK, AND RUBBER BASE FOR THE REAR TAIL LIGHTS. ANY CLUBS IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA AREA. PLEASE HELP ME OUT. THANKS AL.EMAIL ME AT XRAYAL48@AOL.COM
CMC called it a 55 but is was a copy of the 57-58 taillights and rear license light. The seals you want are just screen door foam as the gaps are uneven in early CMC cars and most good seal kits are either too thin or too thick.
Al,
Call Soff-Seal,1800 426 0902.They make most of the seals used in the
street rod market.Over 120 different bodies by 30 or so different
manufactures.Most of the glas' body seals are hollow core automotive
grade seals that will make up for gap differences because they'er
hollow. They will send you a sample pac so you can fit your application. It has about 12 samples w/3m heat activated tape for easy
installation. Its free,just call.
Jim
Call Soff-Seal,1800 426 0902.They make most of the seals used in the
street rod market.Over 120 different bodies by 30 or so different
manufactures.Most of the glas' body seals are hollow core automotive
grade seals that will make up for gap differences because they'er
hollow. They will send you a sample pac so you can fit your application. It has about 12 samples w/3m heat activated tape for easy
installation. Its free,just call.
Jim
International Mercantile has every piece for Speedsters and 356s. Quality is 1st rate. 1(800) 356-0012.
No affiliation, blah, blah, blah.
Chuck
No affiliation, blah, blah, blah.
Chuck
Al,
I have a CMC and the Engine Deck Lid on my car is "Weather Striping", common in design and can be located just about anywhere.
As for the "Tear Drop" Tail Light Rubber Gaskets; I just ordered a set for a Porsche and they are "Close" but incorrect. My car appearntly has some type of "Knock Off" Tear Drops and the lens fits however the internal portion with the bulbs/sockest assembly is different in configeration. The gasket has an outer lip for the lens and an inner lip for the internal Bulb/socket assembly. (Porsche Lights are appearntly slightly different"
From my brief research, most of the cars are close but all are different and the replacement components are slightly different and some "Massaging" is necessary. About the only thing that fits or is correct are the VW Componets. If you would like the part number for the Porsche Gaskets, let me know.(They require modification and cost about $40.00 Set)
Good Luck,
Jack Blake
I have a CMC and the Engine Deck Lid on my car is "Weather Striping", common in design and can be located just about anywhere.
As for the "Tear Drop" Tail Light Rubber Gaskets; I just ordered a set for a Porsche and they are "Close" but incorrect. My car appearntly has some type of "Knock Off" Tear Drops and the lens fits however the internal portion with the bulbs/sockest assembly is different in configeration. The gasket has an outer lip for the lens and an inner lip for the internal Bulb/socket assembly. (Porsche Lights are appearntly slightly different"
From my brief research, most of the cars are close but all are different and the replacement components are slightly different and some "Massaging" is necessary. About the only thing that fits or is correct are the VW Componets. If you would like the part number for the Porsche Gaskets, let me know.(They require modification and cost about $40.00 Set)
Good Luck,
Jack Blake
For the bonnet (hood) seal, just get very thin (1/4") generic rubber "D" seals from Auto Zone or Pep Boyz. The stuff with the adheasive bottom side. On the engine compartment, do not put weatherstripping there at all. Get several buttons to keep the two surfaces from rubbing. You could use 6 one inch strips of the "D" seal strategically spaced around the lid. Basically you want the space between the deck lid and the body to vent, allowing more air in the engine compartment.