Ritzy1 | -- 11-29-2017 @ 2:33 AM |
I am rebuilding my 48 Tudor Sedan and have already been disappointed with some of the replacement grommets I've gotten. I got headlight bucket grommets from Mac's. They were not like the originals with the retaining clip and one was badly torn. The firewall grommet I got from Carpenter is too small for the original opening and is very loose. The next grommet I need is the one for the emergency brake/speedometer cables. Does anyone have a source for grommets that fit well and like the originals? I hate to even think about pulling out all of the new wiring I just passed through the firewall to replace the grommet again though. Thanks, Dave
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ken ct. | -- 11-29-2017 @ 4:02 AM |
Try ,Third Generation Auto Parts in Micnineville, Tn I think. Mike Driscole from the ford club. They have lots of NOS stuff. ken ct
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Ritzy1 | -- 11-29-2017 @ 7:23 AM |
Thank you Ken. I'll check them out. Looks like they have an ebay site.
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trjford8 | -- 11-29-2017 @ 8:05 AM |
I've had good luck with the Grommets from Drake. The problem is whether or not he has them in stock. Many of the vendors like C and G Parts, All Ford Parts, and others who carry Drake parts may have them in stock. Check your V-8 Times for the parts vendors and give them a call.
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ken ct. | -- 11-29-2017 @ 9:43 AM |
They do and have 1000's of parts,great people to deal with. ken ct.
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carcrazy | -- 11-29-2017 @ 8:20 PM |
You won't have to pull out the wiring harness to replace the grommet. You can simply cut the grommet with a razor blade, place the grommet over the wiring harness, glue the cut edges back together with weatherstripping contact adhesive, and tuck the grommet into the hole around the wires.
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