[Healeys] Foam replacement

[Richard Kahn]

Yes, exactly. Maybe I can open it and put a piece of cardboard or something
stiff over the decayed foam.
Thanks,
Rich Kahn

> From: richchrysler at quickclic.net
> To: tahoehealey at hotmail.com; healeys at autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: [Healeys] Foam replacement
> Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:16:56 -0500
>
> Rich Kahn asked:
>
>
> Is the top foam inside the BJ8 door available with out changing the vinyl?
> It
> is the piece next to the window glass.  Mine is getting "crunchy" but looks
> fine. I cannot find it in the Moss book so I don't know what to call it.
> Thanks
> Rich Kahn
>
> I believe you are referring to the inboard door capping piece that is
> composed of a molded foam rubber of a triangular cross section that is
> bonded to its steel mounting strip and is covered by black vinyl. Yes, this
> foam can gradually get brittle as it begins to break down with age,
> especially the driver's side.
> Replacement assemblies are available but the only ones I've seen have a
half
> round section which is not correct for BJ8's. I don't know of the
> availability of just the correct foam unless you can find one from a parted
> out BJ8. The original foams are not handed so possibly a good one could be
> retrieved from the passenger's side of a parts car.
>
> Rich