L320 glass rubber

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RG320
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So..after scrounging around I finally was able to find used glass ($$), front and rear for my L320. Only to be unable to locate the gaskets. I tried eBay and placed an order with atomboys for the maligned Thailand rubber, but they are out of stock. I also contacted Vintage Rubber in California who have not replied. I remember reading in a forum about an Australian supplier, but can not find that thread. Any help would be greatly appreciated.


dirt666
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I got a couple off that guy on the outskirts of Melbourne when I went there years ago. Never did use them yet, then managed to find a new NOS one(haven't used that one yet neither). I've been collecting parts for 25 years now, got lots of new & used stuff(including a new windsheild) that I hope to use on my 320 that has been sitting for almost 20 years now. I'll try & have a look over the next couple days & see what I come up with. I know I've got more than the one. I think I bought some rears from him too.

RG320
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Thanks man. I look forward to hearing from you.

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waynosworld
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RG320 wrote:So..after scrounging around I finally was able to find used glass ($$), front and rear for my L320. Only to be unable to locate the gaskets. I tried eBay and placed an order with atomboys for the maligned Thailand rubber, but they are out of stock. I also contacted Vintage Rubber in California who have not replied. I remember reading in a forum about an Australian supplier, but can not find that thread. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

The place in Australia was likely "Scotts Old Auto Rubber", they are kinda spendy, my NL320 has their windshield gasket, here is a link to their site.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q ... zBmzxng6Ag
There is also this place(Kotto auto glass) in the LA area, I used to buy gaskets from them and sell them, but I really didn't make any money so I quit buying them after selling out my inventory, they had to make each gasket, so they were not cheap, I also had them cut me 19 Datsun 320 windshields several years ago.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q ... 2578,d.cGc
You could call Eddy and inquire how much he would want for front and rear gaskets, make sure you specify that it is for a L320 rear window, the NL320 rear windows are larger.

redmanj3
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Car: 1965 P320

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HEY DIRT666 YOU DONT BY CHANCE HAVE ANY VENT WINDOW RUBBERS FOR 1965 320...I WOULD PAY YOU DEARLY FOR THEM IF YOU DO!

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difrangia
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Car: 1978 Datsun 620 'Longbed', 1964 NL320, 1961 FIAT 500D, 1964 Type 113 Beetle, 79 Ford Festiva
Location: Oklahoma

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Those vent window rubbers are about as common as 'hen's teeth'. Here's a lengthly and long running thread on the subject over on the 'Ratsun' forum.

http://community.ratsun.net/topic/36990 ... ers/page-1

Steve

dirt666
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redmanj3 wrote:HEY DIRT666 YOU DONT BY CHANCE HAVE ANY VENT WINDOW RUBBERS FOR 1965 320...I WOULD PAY YOU DEARLY FOR THEM IF YOU DO!
sorry no vent window rubber......
but I will get a chance to look at what windscreen rubbers I have tomorrow

dirt666
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RG320 wrote:Thanks man. I look forward to hearing from you.
So I finally dig in & found I have:

-1 Original Nissan 72610-08703 front
-1 Scott's Old 218.718 front
-2 Scott's Old 218.719 rear
all still sealed in their original packaging
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RG320
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If any of the front gaskets are still available, please contact me, thanks.....RIch

RG320
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dirt666 Wrindshield weather strips still for sale? I replied to your email several times but I do not see any reply from you!? Everything ok? If sold just drop me a line to let me know.
thanks.....Rich

LKPar1270
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Car: 1964 L320

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I'm looking for a rear window rubber, so far haven't found anyone supplying them. My next option is to but a similar deal, from a 620, and cut it down. Anyone done this succesfully?

Ted Heaton
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Car: 64 Datsun 1500 Roadster
63 NL320 Sport truck

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LKPar1270 wrote:
Tue Jan 29, 2019 12:36 pm
I'm looking for a rear window rubber, so far haven't found anyone supplying them. My next option is to but a similar deal, from a 620, and cut it down. Anyone done this succesfully?
Windshield and back window gaskets have the same profile. Cut to length and glue.
Windshield gaskets still available from Thailand on Ebay and locally.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/N-S-DATSUN-BLU ... K2jZ3oHiCE

https://www.steelerubber.com/search?q=2 ... b_fdu2yGks

LKPar1270
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thanks, I'll try that

LKPar1270
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I was at a local wrecking yard with my son a couple of weeks ago and came across a rear window rubber from a 1991 Toyota hard body laying in the back, looked to be in very good condition so I grabbed it. Turns out it fits the contour of the 320 rear window very well, except it has to be backwards, the outside seal inside. The width of the top run between corners is just right, so it only took three cuts to fit. I glued it up with high quality cyanoacrylate and ti looks great. Since the narrow seal is now on the outside I will make sure the divits where the frame is spot welded are filled and smooth when I paint.


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