Hood Gasket Material?

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principiab
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Hood Gasket Material?

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What is that kind of small "T" shaped gasket material called that you use between the hood & body to keep it from rattling?  And where do you get it?  An internet search can take a really long time when you don't know exactly what the name of an item is!

Thanks!
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Hood Gasket Material?

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Most people use the welting that's used for regular VW Beetle fenders, it's sort of 'tadpole' shaped in section and is available in various colors from Bugpack and the likes. I tend to use a larger section of welt (or beading as we call it in the UK), 3/8" dia. which is useful on cars where the hood to body fit is less than perfect (which is most in my experience).

Here's the regular stuff...


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaym..._Truck_Parts_Accessories

Here's the fatter stuff on another Manx I built...

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And here's the front of my Manx with the fatter stuff fitted...


http://www.beachbuggyclub...ntmedia&media_id=112
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Upholstery shops can also supply the beading/welting. You could have them make it up to match the color of your piping on your seats.
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Thanks for the info - just exactly what I needed!
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