>On Mon, 24 Feb 1997, John McEwen wrote:
>
>> I had (still have) this problem. I solved it by making short extender tabs
>> from pieces of very high grade synthetic rubber gasket material. I cut the
>> tabs about 3 inches long by 1 1/4 inches wide. I bought new male and
>> female snap fittings and affixed them to the ends of the tabs. Presto, the
>> tonneau cover fits quite nicely although it doesn't quite reach the base of
>> the windshield. Who cares?
>
> Great idea!! How can one obtain a chunk of this material???
> (other than poaching one from my gas meter )
>
> --Scott
>
> Scott Hower --> howersl@ttown.apci.com
> Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
> 7201 Hamilton Blvd Trexlertown, PA
> (610) 481-2646
Hi Scott:
I don't know what it's called but I'll find out. Incidentally it makes
great engine gaskests as it is temperature and solvent proof. I used it to
make a gasket for the heater valve/block interface on my MGB. It's still
holding beautifully after 2 years and 6,000 miles. I have also used it to
rebuild FBBs (Fast British Bikes) and it seems admirable. It would not be
good in a very high tension situation as - being a type of rubber - it
would squeeze out and possibly deform becoming ineffective - however I have
not confirmed that.
It would make excellent valve cover gaskets if the original was not too
thick. It might not replace a cork gasket if the original thickness was
critical. It cuts quited easily with tough scissors. I use short, stout
surgical scissors. It can be drilled or cut with a sharpened cork borer to
make holes in it.
John McEwen
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