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General Category => Parts For Sale & Wanted => Topic started by: Mike H Florida on June 15, 2016, 10:43:17 PM

Title: Rubber Parts
Post by: Mike H Florida on June 15, 2016, 10:43:17 PM

Looking for source for windshield and rear glass rubber gaskets for 1954 Kaiser Manhattan. Help Please

Title: Re: Rubber Parts
Post by: 54manhattan13 on June 16, 2016, 09:05:08 AM

The windshield gasket is available from the club. Join KFOCI.
The rear window gasket is NOT available from any source. I replaced mine with new top and bottom gasket material from Steele rubber products, I re-used the "dog-leg" corners and the divider gaskets l had available from my parts car which I owned since the 1950's. (Stored inside since the 1960's).
I used a rejuvenating liquid called Leatherique that I found available on-line. It claimed to soften and rejuvinate leather, vinyl, & rubber. ( it did "partially" soften the old rubber) I also used it on other rubber parts like the rubber around the rear window vents which I didn't replace with new rubber.
Replacing the rear window proved to be very challenging as the gasket was in pieces. (We used 3M's
Weather striping adhesive to seal the joints) we installed the glass in thirds, installing the side (corner) pieces first then the center section.

Title: Re: Rubber Parts
Post by: mbflemingkf on June 16, 2016, 03:09:41 PM

I you haven't already, DO NOT remove the back glass from the car for the reasons provided in the previous post!! You will not be happy if you do.

;)

Title: Re: Rubber Parts
Post by: mbflemingkf on June 16, 2016, 03:12:27 PM

PS, I have a replacement used back glass (3 pieces) for a 54/55 in nice condition.  $150.  In NC, will not ship.   ;D

Title: Re: Rubber Parts
Post by: 54manhattan13 on June 16, 2016, 03:32:15 PM

I also have the extra used rear glass for the 54-55 Manhattan.

Mike makes a generous offer for his, I won't part with mine for that amount.