I'm currently restoring a 65 convertible. I have the tail lights and lenses but the lens-to-housing and the tail light to body gaskets are dried up and not usable. Does anyone know where or how I might get replacements?
i also need a right side front quarter rocker molding. It goes on the short section between the door and front fender. I have the original piece but part of it is broken off.

Any help would be appreciated.

Russ

 

Necessity is going to be the mother of invention here. I have often made gaskets for park and tail lights from home weatherstripping foam. There are several widths and thicknesses. Strip caulk (not latex caulk) is another option.

Look at it this way. The part is unobtainium, when the taillight is assembled it is not visible, and what you want is to keep water and dust out of the reflector area. Your last option is to use silicone sealer but that could cause problems if you ever had to disassemble the taillight.

 

Thanks for the advice. That's what I'll do.