another what is this gasket question
 

I am redoing my front end and can't seem to find out what or where to get this gasket, not sure if it's needed or what the purpose of this one is for.

i have a 71 GMC longhorn 3/4 ton I disassembled the spindle and found this cork like gasket behind the dust cover for the disk brakes up front. one is reusable but the other is shoot.

what is it and does anyone have a part number for it?

second pic is of where i found it on the spindle.

Re: another what is this gasket question
 

I have a 69 with drums, so I'm certainly no expert on these. However, here are some previous threads that mention the gaskets. One says ECE sells them, but I searched their current online catalog and found nothing about them being available unless you buy their backing plate kit. You may want to call them though.

If nothing else this post will move this thread to the top.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=196927

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=623386

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=594554

Re: another what is this gasket question
 

if ece make them just give them a call there very help full when there selling there products.. if its cork or fiber u can always go down to your local ace hardware and buy a roll and just make a gasket.. Iv made lots of gaskets by hand..

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can you please tell me or post a link to ece web page or contact info, I have not heard of these guys yet and doing a google on ece was point less. pls and thanks'

Re: another what is this gasket question
 

here you go www.earlyclassic.com

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ok after reading the links in the post above I figure it out and have contacted ECE and am awaiting a response.

tks for helping guys. I will update this post when and If i come to any conclustion

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ok now I feel like a idiot

I went to there site and looked up disk brake parts, scrolled down and saw the disk brake dust shields and then clicked on the drop down menu and there they are a pair for 2.00 part number 03-140579378 for 71 to 87 trucks

I just never thought to click on the drop menu...

Re: another what is this gasket question
 

Don't feel bad. I didn't even notice the drop down menu... Guess at least 2 of us are idiots! :lol:

Re: another what is this gasket question
 

Sweet... I need these too!

Gary