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tail light lens gasket

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I was inquiring about gasket material and was told about McMaster p/n 86205K12 and was woundering what it is as no-one up here seems to know about it. I understand that it is a sheet of gasket material but would like to know what material and thickness. Thanks for any help.
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You try just the thin foam you can get at any hardware store? You can buy the replacement gaskets at AR. I have not used seen or use the other. Perhaps someone here that has bought some has left overs. Ask Bernie.

http://www.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtopic ... 34#p181034

http://www.autoricambi.us/product/RS7-4 ... 2-12-1978/
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Re: tail light lens gasket

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Tried Autoricambi but they are on back order that was why I was looking for a substitute. Thanks for the suggestion as I found other parts I will be needing on that site.
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corrected post,
Last edited by SLOSpider on Mon May 06, 2013 8:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.
1975 124 Spider
1976 Mazda Cosmo http://www.mazdacosmo.com
1989 Chevy k5 Blazer
1967 GT Mustang Fastback
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124JOE
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i needed them 2yrs ago
so i cut a life prezerver,it worked like a charm,the vest was made of 3/16 layers,closed cell foam "white"
i keped the other half to neal on that too worked like a charm
i have a pattern i used for them and some felt for the hole in the bottom
when you do everything correct people arent sure youve done anything at all (futurama)
ul1joe@yahoo.com 124joe@gmail.com
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I actually ordered the EVA foam from McMaster (86095K41) and cut gaskets from it. I seem to recall liking the specs of the EVA material better. However, it turns out that EVA foam is available at your local craft/hobby supply store like Michael's or Hobby Lobby. It's really cheap, something like 99 cents a sheet. This stuff seems to work okay, but only time will tell (like a few years). I'm not sure it really matters exactly what material we use here.

Brian
Current: 1973 124 Spider
Previous: 1961 600D, 1970 850 Racer, 1973 124 Special, 1974 124 Special TC
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