I have several sets of 69 tail light gaskets, but all have seen some weather. So I ordered new OER gaskets from Classic Industries. They seem to be molded from rubber, but the originals look like some kind of foam rubber. Even after 50 years they’re still more “spongy†than the repros. They don’t have the same rounded surface where they contact the tail panel. Because they’re so rigid I don’t think they will allow the stainless trim or lense to fit all the way into the tail panel. Anyone have a similar experience with this? Suggestions?
Yep my repos were the same way, I just reused my originals. I found the same thing on the headlight surounds rubber also.
I have always said. With todays technology why can't they reproduce something exactly like it was made back in the 60's. Especially when they have the licening to make the parts from GM
Been wondering that myself, it’s only been 50 years! Thinking about using the originals too. Wondering if there’s something I can spray on them to freshen them up.
Thanks y’all, sounds like a common problem. Talked to Classic Industries, they didn’t seem interested. Will return. Actually used light sand paper to remove the “crusties†then sprayed them with black vinyl paint. They came out surprisingly well.