Tail light gaskets???

[Robznob11]

Ok so i have ordered tail light gaskets from 2 different vendor's and I keep getting foam gaskets. Where can you get the oe rubber style? This is making me mad😠

[GR8-68]

Would like to know also, may be able to find a material to make our own

[Grumpy old man]

I buy black closed cell foam to use when restoring the vent flappers inside the a/c heat airbox under the dash . It comes in a multitude of thicknesses and shapes easy with an X-acto knife or just a razor blade .

[6t727t2]

Grump, what do you use to re-staple thru the metal on the flappers?

[demian5]

Originally Posted by 6t727t2

Grump, what do you use to re-staple thru the metal on the flappers?

I remember my rubber inner fender flappers on my 64 Impala were attached by staples and I had to buy them separately and hand bend them.

[JustToxic]

I sealed the tail lights on my dad's VW Dune buggy by using a Rubber sealant aka RTV, you want to get the stuff that drys 100%. I sprayed PAM anti stick spray on the old gasket, then put the RTV over top of it (pretty heavy amount) then let it dry for a few days. Went back and trimmed the gasket to the correct shape and put it in. Its been about 5-6 years and the taillight still water tight. It is for sure a time consuming way to go about it, but I didn't have any rubber laying around and they didn't make a gasket anymore.

[Grumpy old man]

Originally Posted by 6t727t2

Grump, what do you use to re-staple thru the metal on the flappers?

Pull e flappers out , wrap the black closed cell foam to fit and drill 1/8 hole and use long pop robots with bac up washer on both sides , it works it's hidden don't waste time playing with staples .
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[6t727t2]

Sounds like a plan, I'll try that, Thanks

[Robznob11]

All, I appreciate the replies. The foam ones I got will work....I just would like to have some OE style rubber ones. I like how they look and fit better. Seems they would be better all around....