headlight case to front fender

[qz16]

Is there a gasket or seal between the "headlight case" and the front fender? My concern is metal to metal contact.

[CanTechZ]

Yes, mine are missing too. In the case of early cars, I think 70/71, the headlight cases are FRP. So it's not actually metal to metal on them, but all should have them.

Edited February 11, 2022 by CanTechZ

[qz16]

Thanks for the quick response. 
Since the part is discontinued, I guess I have 3 options:
   1. live without the gasket - probably not a good idea - paint will probably chip
   2. get the rubber gaskets that go behind the headlight bucket and modify them
   3. make something out of rubber or that flexible sealer used for an RV.  I think Wick Humble (How to Restore ....") calls the stuff dumdum.
If you have any other suggestions don't hesitate.

 

Anyway, I appreciate the help - thanks.

Regards,

ron

ps - I just remembered what the real name is for dumdum - Its a seam sealer, comes stuck to a sheet in a roll.  I have used to seal an AC on a RV roof, seemed to work.
 

 

Edited February 12, 2022 by qz16

[SteveJ]

Have you tried here? https://zcardepot.com/products/headlight-gasket-rubber-seals-240z-260z-280z

[CanTechZ]

30 minutes ago, SteveJ said:

Have you tried here? https://zcardepot.com/products/headlight-gasket-rubber-seals-240z-260z-280z

I believe those ones go between the inside of the fender and the in inner dome shaped headlight bucket for the bulb. That one is also available from vintage rubber. The one we are looking for goes between the front of the fender and the back of the headlight case aka sugar scoop. 

[SteveJ]

1 minute ago, CanTechZ said:

I believe those ones go between the inside of the fender and the in inner dome shaped headlight bucket for the bulb. That one is also available from vintage rubber. The one we are looking for goes between the front of the fender and the back of the headlight case aka sugar scoop. 

Thank you for clarifying. I wasn't paying close enough attention to the picture you posted. That's what I get for trying to read when I'm tired.  

[CanTechZ]

12 minutes ago, SteveJ said:

Thank you for clarifying. I wasn't paying close enough attention to the picture you posted. That's what I get for trying to read when I'm tired.  

No problem. It is Friday after all. 

[qz16]

okay so, I looked in the garage and the stuff that I was talking about is called butyl tape.  I dont think seam sealer would be a good idea because I think it has adhesive.

 

Does anyone know what the original packing was made from?

[dutchzcarguy]

6 hours ago, qz16 said:

Does anyone know what the original packing was made from?

It was/is made from black rubber..  Get yourself a car inner tube at a tire shop (ask for a leaky one, you will get it for free)  and make some packings yourself!

[qz16]

dutchzcarguy - Thanks for the response..  I will make the packing, appreciate the suggestion.
Cantechz and steveJ - thanks as well


 

[dutchzcarguy]

Make a template out of paper/cardboard and copy that on a flat part of the innertube..  i havn't made those myself but used innertires for other rubber parts and it works very well.