Rubber Cushions on 28 Leatherback Windshield Pillars

[rundmt123]

Minor item but curious what people have done. Behind the windshield on the windshiled pillars of the 28 leatherback I am restoring are two small rubber cushions, one on each pillar. There is a round cut out in each pillar for this rubber piece which I assume is to cushion the windshield frame when closed. When taking apart the car both basically crumbled and fell apart - both were very dried out and fragile. Just curious what people have used to replace these cushions and any specifics on whether they stuck out from the pillar much or were flush. One of those minor detail things that come along that can drive you crazy.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[asapguy]

OK all you 60 A-B leatherback guys open up your w/s & take a look.

[supergnat]

Here is a photo of the bumper on my 28 Leatherback I think it is original.
Supergnat

[rundmt123]

Perfect picture! That's the cushion - not sure what the real label is. Mine crumbled or I would have kept them. Any ideas what to use to replace. I don't see repros through the vendors.

[asapguy]

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Hello Rich, I knew if you posted something here you might get a response. Thanks supergnat for the picture. Check Bratton's catalog on page 121, far right col. item #29143.
I just purchased a set of these bumpers for the front folding top header on my 68C Cabriolet & had installed them before you originally e-mailed me. They might work OK as they are about the same size. I still think you could find some at a local hardware that would work as these were a little pricey.