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Old 21-03-12, 11:45
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I have an original Ford CMP gear lever boot in almost perfect condition, far too good to use on a vehicle.



Can anyone recommend someone who could reproduce these, or alternately is there anything like this available now?
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Old 21-03-12, 12:07
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Congratulations Keith,

This is the ONLY one of these I have ever seen. I didn't even know what it was supposed to look like before your photo.

A mould/mold (? spelling) could be made fairly easily, and others produced for sure. As to who, I know not. You wouldn't want to see this damaged by amateur attempt.

If you ever get to that stage & are considering making them for sale, I would take 2 straight away.

Think on
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Old 21-03-12, 12:13
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Congratulations Keith,

This is the ONLY one of these I have ever seen. I didn't even know what it was supposed to look like before your photo.

A mould/mold (? spelling) could be made fairly easily, and others produced for sure. As to who, I know not. You wouldn't want to see this damaged by amateur attempt.

If you ever get to that stage & are considering making them for sale, I would take 2 straight away.

Think on
Hopefully someone will come up with a good way to do these. I recall Max Hedges had a couple made but they were not really perfect and it was a long time ago so hopefully technology has improved since then.
Will post some more pics tomorrow for your drooling, er viewing pleasure.
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Old 21-03-12, 12:19
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Have just sent an email and pic to Scotts Old Rubber A they say they do reproductions and are close to me.
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Old 21-03-12, 12:24
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Have just sent an email and pic to Scotts Old Rubber A they say they do reproductions and are close to me.
Nope, they can't help.
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Old 21-03-12, 12:25
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You tease!
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Old 21-03-12, 12:34
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Pharoah1.JPG Pharoah2.JPG
I once made this Pharaoh mask for my sons primary school Egypt project.
I molded his phace to make it. Does that qualify me to try

Or should I phu.. off?
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Old 21-03-12, 12:27
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I guy with the surname Seymour , used to have a stand at various swap meets , BENDIGO was one , he made rubber components to your wish.

I haven't seen or heard of him for some years , he advertised in RESTORED CARS magazine . He had a large display board with his products . he made All types of weird parts eg. pedal rubbers for rare, obscure cars . Engine mounts and other bits .

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Old 11-04-12, 22:55
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Can anyone recommend someone who could reproduce these, or alternately is there anything like this available now?
Yes:
Old Rubber Co may be able to help.

Address:
4/4 Appin Plc, Dunheyed Industrial Park
Dunheved NSW 2760
Phone:
(02) 9623 5333

The Reproduction Falcon XY GT quarter window rubbers they supply to Rare Spares were made from originals I supplied over 25 years ago.

They also make a Lot of Ford and Chev Rubbers, and Morris Leyland etc.

Regards,

Ian
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