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howzzzit 01-14-2023 03:13 PM

Tail light gaskets
 
Anyone know where to buy decent gaskets for 72 c10 tail lights and backup lights? The gaskets from LMC are paper thin and useless. The originals were 3 times thicker, but of course destroyed when removing the lenses.

Accelo 01-14-2023 04:47 PM

Re: Tail light gaskets
 
I ran into the same issue. The little spacer studs on the back of the lens would bottom out before the gaskets touched. I did find another vendor that fit correctly. I ordered them from UNITED PACIFIC INDUSTRIES INC. (upcarparts.com) Not my usual vendor but they had the gaskets for $3.09 each in Apr of 2021. $3.79 today.
Search for the 110215 part number. Their search function isn't very well designed.
Cheers

howzzzit 01-14-2023 08:45 PM

Re: Tail light gaskets
 
Thanks I see them. Ordered a set from Holley on Ebay. 2 Holley hits on the same gasket. Both 3.95, but one is free shipping and the other is 10.50 shipping. I somehow ended up with 4 LMC versions. I may have to double them. Wonder why they put the nubs on the lenses? They would fit flush and seat with any gasket if they weren't there?

Grumpy old man 01-14-2023 10:28 PM

Re: Tail light gaskets
 
These work .:chevy:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184952693771

howzzzit 01-15-2023 01:30 AM

Re: Tail light gaskets
 
Thanks Grumpy. These look nice and thick. I'll save to my favorites in case the ones I ordered from ebay turn out to be junk.

Accelo 01-15-2023 02:21 AM

Re: Tail light gaskets
 
The nubs were there so you wouldn't over-tighten the lens and crack it.
The ones Grumpy pointed out are made in the USA!

Old_Truck_Fan 01-15-2023 10:44 AM

Re: Tail light gaskets
 
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I second the United Pacific gaskets; they are much better than LMC. Grumpy's option looks good too. Here's a comparison of LMC (left) and UPI (right).

howzzzit 01-20-2023 12:58 AM

Re: Tail light gaskets
 
Well the gaskets I ordered on Ebay came from Holley. Just as thin and deformed as LMC. I tried 2 gaskets and they're still not enough. Will order from vendor Grumpy suggests.

Checked with Grumpy"s suggestion. 1/16 thick.

howzzzit 01-27-2023 01:51 AM

Re: Tail light gaskets
 
Ended up with gaskets from United. They are 3/16 thick. Very nice.


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