the pads between my body and frame are pretty rotted out. can't seem to find replacements at the usual venders. anyone know where to buy new ones or what to use to make some? its a 53.
Got mine from Dennis Carpenter. The set came with new bolts and washers too. His listing says he has them for 52 through 54 models.
The way I figured it.... This is A LOT of bolts, washers, locking nuts and fiber/rubber grommets. At the hardware store, you could probably find most of this stuff, some of which are going to be over a dollar a piece. You add all the prices up and you're probably well over $75...maybe more. There's no way you'll find the fiber/rubber grommets in the right size with a hole drilled through them....so that would be a heck of tedious chore creating all that stuff from raw stock. Then a couple hours of your time at the store sorting through bins....and well....after I went through that mental excercise myself....figuring I would save around $25, I paid the money to Carpenter.
Mac's has 'em also $125 for the kit - hardware and rubber pads. It's where I got them for my '56, good quality stuff. I looked around, couldn't find one for less $$$. You might build a kit piece by piece for less and if you have the time. Ron
I tried making my own for one of my projects and decided after all the time and parts chasing I did not really come out ahead. The next set I got from MAC's
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