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41panelmark · 01-11-2015, 06:18 PM

Ok so I thought that some of the guys here would have some input on how to re-create rubber parts not being reproduced. I have several parts that I can not locate but I have the originals in hand,(dry rotted but complete). For instance the rubber bumper bracket grommets for the big trucks 40-41.

Any thoughts on making a set?

Kurt in NJ · 01-11-2015, 06:44 PM

I have used blocks of candle wax carved for mould and windshield glass glue, and I have replaced missing rubber with "the right stuff" gasket maker ---thick things take a long time to cure through, not good for something you want done the next hour

Ab4875 · 01-11-2015, 07:27 PM

There is a product called Sugru that may work. I bought some a year or so back but never got around to trying it out. There are a few tutorials on molding on their website:

http://sugru.com/great-for/cars-and-motorbikes

49fordv8f4 · 01-11-2015, 08:59 PM

There are some pourable, room temperature cure rubber kits for industrial applications. Maybe someone like McMaster-Carr has it.

41panelmark · 01-11-2015, 10:43 PM

Thanks guys.

fordor41 · 01-11-2015, 11:37 PM

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I've used castable 2 part urethane. Got from McMaster-Carr. Can buy in different durometers (am't of cushion)

gearhead1952 · 01-12-2015, 11:16 PM

Firstrider on the ford truck forum makes the rubber boots for the 51-52 magic air heaters. He might be a good contact as to what works and what doesn't.

01-11-2015, 06:18 PM	#1
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Making new rubber parts?? Ok so I thought that some of the guys here would have some input on how to re-create rubber parts not being reproduced. I have several parts that I can not locate but I have the originals in hand,(dry rotted but complete). For instance the rubber bumper bracket grommets for the big trucks 40-41. Any thoughts on making a set?

01-11-2015, 06:44 PM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,158	Re: Making new rubber parts?? I have used blocks of candle wax carved for mould and windshield glass glue, and I have replaced missing rubber with "the right stuff" gasket maker ---thick things take a long time to cure through, not good for something you want done the next hour

01-11-2015, 07:27 PM	#3
Ab4875 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 112	Re: Making new rubber parts?? There is a product called Sugru that may work. I bought some a year or so back but never got around to trying it out. There are a few tutorials on molding on their website: http://sugru.com/great-for/cars-and-motorbikes

01-11-2015, 08:59 PM	#4
49fordv8f4 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Yellville,AR Posts: 222	Re: Making new rubber parts?? There are some pourable, room temperature cure rubber kits for industrial applications. Maybe someone like McMaster-Carr has it.

01-11-2015, 10:43 PM	#5
41panelmark Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,264	Re: Making new rubber parts?? Thanks guys.

01-11-2015, 11:37 PM	#6
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,517	Re: Making new rubber parts?? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've used castable 2 part urethane. Got from McMaster-Carr. Can buy in different durometers (am't of cushion)

01-12-2015, 11:16 PM	#7
gearhead1952 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Julesburg, Colorado Posts: 714	Re: Making new rubber parts?? Firstrider on the ford truck forum makes the rubber boots for the 51-52 magic air heaters. He might be a good contact as to what works and what doesn't.