C1 1959 Gas Door Rubber Bumpers

[Jimmy J.]

I lost a point for my gas door rubber bumpers because they did not have a metal insert in them. Does anyone sell these with the metal insert? Thanks, Jimmy

[Roy B.]

Re: C1 1959 Gas Door Rubber Bumpers

That is right it should have the metal (rubber covered) plus a S/S cup washer and hex screw, I dont know who would sell them!

[Jimmy J.]

Roy

Is it a flat piece of metal molded into the rubber? Thanks for your response. Jimmy

[Roy B.]

Re: Roy

No a %90 not flat

[Jimmy J.]

Re: Roy

Sorry I don't understand %90 what does that mean? Jimmy

[Roy B.]

Re: Roy

The metal in side is not flat but 90 degree angle sorry about that!

[Jimmy J.]

Re: Roy

So the metal is the same shape as the rubber. One short angle and one long angle. Thanks for your patience. Jimmy

[Gary C.]

Gas Door Bumper - metal insert

Most Judges check for stiffness of the gas door rubber bumpers by squeezing them together. If one could make them less flexible and stiff to simulate a metal insert that would probably satisfy the Judges. Food for thought. Good luck, Gary....

[Roy B.]

Re: Roy

jimmy no trouble , remember we all had to ask at one time to know anything!

[Louis Kolb]

Re: Roy

Yes, The only dumb question is the question that is not asked. You are never too old to learn something new.