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!
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Connie & Lynn
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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...
And here's the front of my Manx with the fatter stuff fitted...
http://www.beachbuggyclub...ntmedia&media_id=112
Here's the regular stuff...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaym..._Truck_Parts_Accessories
Here's the fatter stuff on another Manx I built...
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!
Connie Breedlove
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