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Thread: who needs tail light gaskets???
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nwaco
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posted July 25, 2003 07:42 PM |
 Edited By: nwaco on 26 Jul 2003 19:06 |
Who needs tail light gaskets???
Due to Craig's (our parts Guru) generosity, in loaning me some new gaskets, I have been sucessful in manufacturing reproduction tail light gaskets.
I have made a mold, and although they may be less than perfect overall, they look and work swimmingly.
I have solved the perpetual and elusive (I might add) "shrinkage problem, and they fit marvelous. I have now produced a pile of gaskets, and less the set that I have pledged to Craig for his generosity, I now pronounce them available to my Brothers and Sisters.
Let me know how many we need and I will cast them as we need them and only ask for cost ($2.50 ea. or $10.00 set) + shipping in return. Contact me at nwarms@earthlink.net.
I also have been sucessful in manufacturing reproduction free airbox gaskets ($5.00 ea.). (the large three dimensional ones) If anyone needs some, let me know.
I am now looking for a very good front turn signal gasket set. I can use a single one if it is really good on both sides.
If anyone has a new or nearly perfect one, I can mold it, and for that you get a free set (if I am successful that is)
If there are other gaskets we need, let me know, and I will try to get a mold of them as well depending on whether I can get a good sample to work from.
Craig, Thank you and your set is on the way.
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rotormunky
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posted July 26, 2003 05:31 AM |
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I'll take a set for sure (the airbox too) assuming cost isn't in the trillions :)
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Orlando, Florida
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'91 Cabrio (Battered and bruised, but she's still my baby.)
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jfaplanet
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posted July 26, 2003 03:30 PM |
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I need some
I would like to purchase 2 full sets of gaskets for the rear. I also have a new in the box front gasket if you have not aquired one yet. All I ask is that I get it back after your done casting it. Thanks, Charles
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74 RE-Courier vert
79 SA-SE(aka deathtrap)
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straightrepu
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posted July 28, 2003 12:52 AM |
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front turn signal gasket
Charles what side do you have? I have a new right side gasket but not the left. Ken I`d like to make moulds of the backup lamp lens gasket, but I`m not sure what to use for the mould (I have NOS B/U lamps with new gaskets and they will make great moulds). I will soon have a set of NOS sidemarker gaskets for reproduction purposes. And I`m looking for a gasket for the original left door mirror if anyone has one they could lend for reproduction purposes it would br appreciated.
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ovquick
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posted July 28, 2003 06:46 AM |
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Gaskets
T think I still have your addy Craig, and I'll get the mirror gasket on it's way as soon as I find it. ( I only have two of those)
Orville
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Klaus43
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posted July 28, 2003 07:37 AM |
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Who doesn't need 'em???
Count me in for a two sets of everything, eventually....no rush, but when it's time...and THANK YOU for taking on this project!
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nwaco
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posted July 28, 2003 08:01 AM |
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Ok, Here goes......
What to make the mold out of depends on the material being used, and the complexity and shape of the part itself. For the turn signal gaskets, I used a Urethane for the Mold. For the Airbox gasket, I used an Epoxy compound. These gaskets are relatively easy to make one-dimensional gaskets. The problem is not really making the mold, it is the combination of making a mold and choosing the material to inject or pour. If the part is a bit hefty and /or shaped in a ring, the "shrinkage of the material causes them to be too small.
For the turn signal gasket, as you all know, it is a relatively complex gasket that is three- dimensional. I haven't worked out all the bugs, but my plan is to make a prototype mold and inject it from pure silicone. The tooling and material expense will put the gasket somewhere in the $15.00 ea range, but they should be very nice and a bit sturdier than the originals. Remember, we now have access to much better materials than they did in the 70's.
Also, keep in mind that use of a good quality mold-release is a must if you want to preserve the original gasket. Craig, when you get yours this week, you will see that the originals are in perfect shape.
I hope to someone has a new turn signal gasket and marker light gasket. I would love to get a back-up as well and then I could make complete kits. It is a good idea for all of us to try this, Some one is bound to get them right. It is kind of fun trying to reproduce these. I have a heap of scrap gaskets from all my failures. And since I have NO new gaskets of any kind, I rely on you guys to provide the plugs.
Another thing is that cutting gaskets vs. pouring or injecting them makes a lot of waste and in turn causes the finshed product to be a lot more expensive due to the material cost.
Although my tail light gaskets show some pour marks on one side, I think you will al be very pleased with the resulting quality.
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straightrepu
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posted August 01, 2003 11:38 AM |
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thanks
Thanks Orville, I didn`t think that you would have more than one. If I pull this off I`ll send you a couple of repro`s.
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straightrepu
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posted August 07, 2003 12:55 PM |
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they arrived
The reproduction lense gaskets came in, I compared them to the originals. They have the identical shape and thickness of the original but the silicone is much softer than the factory gasket material. I think that this may give a better seal than the original, it should certainly outlast them.
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Kick
Hauling
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posted August 07, 2003 03:08 PM |
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nwaco, could I pick some up as well?
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1972 Rx2 - no enigne or trans
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Mazdarx605
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posted August 07, 2003 03:25 PM |
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I'll take a set as well along with the back up light gaskets if you ever do those as well.
Chris
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Early production 79 Spark yellow RX-7 GS
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nwaco
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posted August 07, 2003 06:17 PM |
Edited By: nwaco on 7 Aug 2003 18:20
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Come one,...Come all.....
Yes my brothers, there will enough for all. I have four complete sets ready to mail. I ask a mear $10.00 a set (+ $2.00 shipping) from the family here. (Some of you may have noticed I am selling them on Ebay as well for a bit more to pay for tooling, time and materials) so you all get the inside deal.
But, for the family I ask the more modest price. I am making about two a day, so it takes a while, and first come first serve. Craig got the first public set, and I got the first three sets.
Please remember, they are hand made and include slight imperfections that do not hinder their performance...Ha, Ha, haven't we heard that somewhere before?
I take PayPal at nwarms@earthlink.net or email me for snail address.
I am in process of making turn signal mold. but it is a 5 piece mold and is a bit more complex, so it may take a while to get it perfected to produce a quality gasket.
I am looking for any new condition or very good used turn, marker or reverse light gaskets. He who submits and waits gets the first sets and originals back.
I am thinking about wheel grippers, but if there is no market....you know, what's the point of all the work.
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Brad
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posted January 07, 2015 01:37 PM |
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NWACO, do you have any gaskets for the air vents?
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74 REPU Lawn Green
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