Rubber parts

JackInnes
JackInnes Member
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Does anyone reproduce the rubber pads that go between the windshield posts & the cowl on a 27 Essex open car?

Is there anyone with a 27 Speedabout who could share pictures of these pads?


Thank you,

Jack

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  • Val
    Val Member
    Try Wildrick restorations in Shelbyville Indiana the reproduce a lot of rubber parts
      www.wrphet.com
  • JackInnes
    JackInnes Member
    Thank you Val,  I did try them & they do not have the 27 windshield post rubbers.
  • Lance
    Lance Member
    Would you have by any chance a picture of what they were supposed to look like?
  • hudsonsplasher1
    hudsonsplasher1 Senior Contributor
    Try Restoration Supply they may have what you need.

  • JackInnes
    JackInnes Member

    Restoration Supply does not have the rubber pads.   Attached is a picture of the windshield post area from an internet picture.    The rubbers look correct but I can not be sure if they are original.   

    Thank you,

    Jack

  • Lance
    Lance Member
    Well if you can use flat rubber stock I can supply that. If it's a molded part I can't.
  • JackInnes
    JackInnes Member

    Thank you Lance but I am sure it is a molded part.


    Jack

  • 29sptphaeton
    29sptphaeton Member
    Try Steele Rubber products.  They have a catalog for independent manufactures and you'll probably find what you need.
  • JackInnes
    JackInnes Member

    I have looked at the parts Steele has to offer but there is nothing close.

    Thank you,

    Jack

  • Val
    Val Member
    Maybe Metro Molded parts may be of help?  http://www.vintagepartsource.com/rubber_components.htm   are some more ideas
  • RichardD
    RichardD Member

    How to>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGFGzU-U5Z8

    materials>> https://www.mcmaster.com/#casting-compounds/=18mph0i

    You do know you can mold your own !! Go to McMasterCarr and get the plaster casting compounds and the Urethane rubber compound-would guess around 40 duro.

    Watch 17 minute video on doing it.

    Then you can make more and sell~~
    probably your only option if you don't want flat !!

  • JackInnes
    JackInnes Member

    Val,  thank you for the link.  I do not see anything there that will do the job though.

    Richard, thank you for the information.  I have thought of casting the parts but it would be very helpful to see a picture of an original rubber piece.    It must be a very odd shape since the hole in the cowl is an entirely different shape than the windshield post.  

    Jack

  • Ric West IN
    Ric West IN Senior Contributor
    Jack,  Saw Dave Kostansek's  27 BT at Fort Wayne.  It is under construction but driveable !
    Looks very nice.   He used rubber from late 20's Chrysler which he got from Steele (I think) .   Might call him to verify and share info.   Listed in club roster and in  WTN parts for sale.  I have not started on mine, just gathering parts 

    "Ric"

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