Door & boot rubber

Leeroy · #1 (**permalink**) 08-02-2004, 02:01 PM

Q1/ I need to look into where you get door & boot rubber seals. Will fit while it is in undercoat for sometime and dont wont to chip or damage while its in this stage. You guys who have finished your cars unpainted did you fit rubber. Is the rubber profile the same for all doors & bonnets? and how is it attached to the panels. Look forward to your help.

Q2/ Also need to get a fire extinguisher, whats the ideal size and type. Also I think you can get them in chrome finish. Any ideas ?

Thanks Leeroy

pneall · #2 (**permalink**) 08-02-2004, 04:23 PM

Hi Leeroy,

Ian supplied my door seals as part of upholstery package.

It is fairly soft and is normally used in industry for gaskets on duct flanges.

It is available in various widths and thickneses and comes pre glued. Really easy to fit.Not cheap if you have to buy the whole roll but you may be able to do a deal with Mike.

Available fom places like Blackwoods.

As for extinguishers 1kg should be sufficient. I think short ones look best and easier to find a space. If you want to do track work then it needs to meet a certain standard ie metal support brackets etc and needs to be replaced every couple of years.

Regards,

Phil

Chris D · #3 (**permalink**) 08-02-2004, 04:33 PM

Leeroy
Can't remember their name but opposite the Oakleigh (Victoria)station is a great little place that sells auto rubber, seals for virtually any car or application.
Good luck
Chris

Rebel1 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-02-2004, 05:04 PM

Hey Leeroy

Here in Queensland we have a supplier called Clark Rubber...Dunno if they exist in your neck of the woods.

My local Clark Rubber has so many pinch welds...rubber gaskets...automotive door seals etc etc., that I just get confused as to what to use.

So many of them...all different profiles etc.

Cheers

PCC · #5 (**permalink**) 08-02-2004, 05:27 PM

Leeroy,

Check out E-Bay for the fire extinguisher.

I picked a brand new 1.2KG chrome one for $50. Took the labels off (naughty) and it looks the bizz.

Little kids think its a nos tank

Tony Cram · #6 (**permalink**) 08-02-2004, 06:37 PM

Leeroy,

Try "Bill Thompson - Auto Rubbers" in Ringwood on Maroondah Highway just down from "Eastland", sorry dont have number on me. Has heaps of profiles to choose from and should have everthing you need. Be careful with the door rubbers can cause issues with door closing. Good luck.

Regards

Tony

Leeroy · #7 (**permalink**) 08-02-2004, 10:58 PM

Thanks guys for the help and options on the rubbers. Thanks Peter for the advise of fire ext. on ebay Attached is picture of one I picked up for the Cobra

Cheers Leeroy

PCC · #8 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 12:01 AM

Leeroy,

Unfortunately red doesn't go with my blue Cobra otherwise I would have done you a swap.

Mine is approx 380 x 80mm dia and fits nicely between the seats.

Tried to find out where I got it from (somewhere in the Blue Mountains I think), but could'nt find the info - sorry.

Keep looking on E-Bay as they do turn up every so often. I know you can pick them up pretty cheap in the States.

Pic attached:

BMK · #9 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 12:32 AM

Leeroy

With the LS1motor you will need the Fire Station 21 model for sure.

As suggested, Bill Thompson or his son there are ideal for all the rubber profiles. Also check with Doug as he buys a bit of stock.

Cheers

Bernie

Rebel1 · #10 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 01:18 AM

Hey Pete!

That so called chrome plated fire thingy ya got.....are you sure that's a fire extinquisher?

Looks like a high tech yabby pump to me

PCC · #11 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 04:23 PM

Les,

Never needed to use it so you may be right

Nearly used it the other week when a fire (smoke) broke out when sorting out my dash wiring - battery charger shorted!

Tell you what, when your wires start cooking the cockpit soon fills up with smoke.

No damage, just the charger cables, which needed lengthening anyway.

Doubt I would have used the chrome extinguisher anyway - too pretty to use

Leeroy · #12 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 04:25 PM

Thanks guys for all the leads & advise, I will chase up bits. Is the extinguisher a dry powder type?
Leeroy

PCC · #13 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 04:28 PM

Leeroy,

Yep

pneall · #14 (**permalink**) 08-03-2004, 04:29 PM

Leeroy,

The extinguisher you need will be dry powder type.

Regards,

Phil

PCC · #15 (**permalink**) 08-11-2004, 01:27 AM

Leeroy,

Whilst tidying the garage out (things you do on a Public Holiday) I found the contact for chrome extinguishers:

Kenzay at Katoomba (NSW) 0417 664475

Mine was a 2.5 lb extinguisher. Note, it came with a red harness, but I had a black one anyway so simply swapped it.

Give them a call and see what they have.

Leeroy · #16 (**permalink**) 08-11-2004, 05:52 PM

Hi Peter
thanks for that I will chase them up today for price & stock
Leeroy

snkbte · #17 (**permalink**) 08-11-2004, 08:06 PM

Leeroy,

I live only about an hour away from Katoomba, so if you need someone to go there, not a problem.

cheers

SNKBTE

Leeroy · #18 (**permalink**) 08-11-2004, 09:06 PM

SNKBTE
thanks for the genorious offer much appreciated. Spoke to Kenzay and he put me onto Judith at Fire Marshalls here in Melb. (ph.9785 7306) they are $120ea.+gst delivered to my work. Bought 2 one for me & one for Aussie Mike. Thanks again guys for all the help,
Leeroy.

PCC · #19 (**permalink**) 08-11-2004, 09:27 PM

Shame they don't seem to be advertising on E-Bay.

Pretty sure I picked mine up for $50 plus postage.

Hey Mike,

Into shiny bits - you must be pretty close

Aussie Mike · #20 (**permalink**) 08-12-2004, 12:29 AM

Not quite. I need some shiny bits to give my motivation a bost.

Actually I'm looking at using the extinguisher bracket as part of a mod to my chassis. I've been modifying the seat belt mounts and roll bar mounts to strengthen the whole area in the boot. The bracket will sandwich one section of the bodywork and make the bulkhead a bit more rigid and less likely to drum. I figure you can make 1 bracket do a couple of different jobs.

Cheers