Ryan,
Uh, it's nice to have a rubber expert on the list. Do you have an 800 number
for
toll free calls?
Guy
Ryan Roswell Bird wrote:
> Hello All,
> Some of the most fun I've had in restoring my roadster is working with
> vendors that are not typical vendors. I have done very little outside of my
> sphere of influence, and working with different industries is very
> enlightening. I had a wonderful experience with a local rubber dealer. I
> have been looking for some rubber to replace the old horse-hair that was lying
> between the frame and body of my car, many of you recommended conveyor belt
> rubber, find some scrap somewhere. After calling up a few conveyor belt
> companies, I had nothing, so I just looked up Rubber. My first call went to
> Anaheim Rubber and Industrial Supplies. The guy on the phone knew his rubber
> (neoprene?). I went over with the measurements I needed to place between the
> body/frame. After a bit of selection, I decided on 3/8". The owner cut up
> the strips, and sent me on my way after a fun conversation about his Model A
> he just bought. When I got back to my car, I looked a bit closer at the
> rubber (thick washers?) that the 12 frame bolts connect through, and to my
> dismay, my pieces were just too thick. I also realized that I should replace
> that rubber as well. I went back today, picked up the proper thickness, had
> holes drilled, and was on my way. I know a lot of you have gotten your rubber
> for free, mine wasn't. ($10) But it has been by far the cheapest thing I've
> spent on my car yet. I also picked up some good foam/rubber padding and might
> go back if I get serious about dampening the sound of the interior.
>
> Anyway, for those of you in the So-Cal area looking for rubber supplies, these
> guys know their stuff and are very friendly/helpful.
>
> Anaheim Rubber and Industrial Supplies
> 704 N Valley St #U
> Anaheim, CA 714-722-690
>
> Ryan Bird
> 67 1600
> Santa Ana, CA (June - Tempe, AZ)
>
> (I've never used the word _rubber_ so much in my life, please take it easy on
> me.:)
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