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10-18-2013, 06:49 AM | #1 |
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1936 spare tire cover rubber seal replacement?
The face plate has a small bead shaped rubber seal. It appears that this was installed after the part was painted. What is the best way to remove/replace this.
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10-18-2013, 07:10 AM | #2 |
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Re: 1936 spare tire cover rubber seal replacement?
Some years ago we made a spare wheel cover for my 32 Cabriolet. I suspect the process is the same. On the assumption that you are restoring or repainting the seal
just pull it off and with a suitable solvent remove any traces of old rubber and glue. Yes; I fitted the new "U" section rubber after it was painted. Important to find a glue with doesn't dissolve paint. |
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10-18-2013, 09:09 AM | #3 |
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Re: 1936 spare tire cover rubber seal replacement?
I just did this, used a dentist type pick tool to dig out all the old seal.
It had gotten really dry and hard. I got a set of picks at Harbor Freight. |
10-18-2013, 12:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: 1936 spare tire cover rubber seal replacement?
Where did you get the seal?
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10-18-2013, 03:31 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1936 spare tire cover rubber seal replacement?
The seal was "over-rider bead"which I believe came from Paul Beck Vintage Supplies
here in the UK.....you'll find all their products by GOOGLING Paul Beck. I feel sure however that you'll find a suitable product in the US and of course there's no guarantee that the seal on a 32 is the same as a 36 ? |
10-18-2013, 03:47 PM | #6 |
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Re: 1936 spare tire cover rubber seal replacement?
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10-18-2013, 06:27 PM | #7 |
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Re: 1936 spare tire cover rubber seal replacement?
I'll have to check to see if its the same for a 37 panel spare tire cover. Thanks to all for the info.
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10-19-2013, 06:10 AM | #8 |
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Re: 1936 spare tire cover rubber seal replacement?
If your not a points car, I used Trimlock around the disk. It's thicker and protects both sides of the disk and prevents scratching of the disk and/or outer ring.
Here is the distributor: http://stores.ebay.com/R-and-P-Carri...&_sid=13922267 I have about 20 feet of each, black and white. If you want it you can have it for $1/ ft plus postage. You'll need 8 feet to go around the disk. |
10-19-2013, 07:17 AM | #9 |
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Re: 1936 spare tire cover rubber seal replacement?
Thanks for the info guys.
Chuck |
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