Chris,
Little tidbits like these are invaluable. Thanks. I'm filing this kind of
stuff away for future reference...
Best wishes,
Jeff in San Diego
'67 RHD Spitfire Mk3 aka "Mrs. Jones"
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----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Sharp <sharpc@interaxs.net>
To: Spitfires List Server (E-mail) <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 29, 2000 8:30 PM
Subject: Mk I Taillight Gasket-
>
> Howdy all.
>
> For some time, I've tried to come up with a way to acquire or make a
gasket
> to go between the tail light body and the car. I tried the big three
> several years ago and couldn't find anyone who carried a replacement
gasket.
> I even considered making one using black RTV or cutting it from a sheet of
> rubber. Maybe someone has the gasket on the market now but if not, here's
> an alternative that I think works pretty good.
>
> I got my Spit back from the painter this week and started putting the bits
> back on it when I recalled having some left over rubber trim that goes
> between the over riders and the bumper. This stuff has a U-shaped channel
> to it and is easily cut to fit. Unless you look from below the fixture
> where the ends meet, it looks 100% original and seems to seal much better
> than the rotten junk that was on there.
>
> Thought you'd like to know.
>
> Chris
> '64 Spitfire, soon to be back on the road
>
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