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Old Feb 22, 2019 | 08:52 PM
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Does anyone know if anyone makes an accurate reproduction
I bought a pair from a popular vendor and they are too thin and look like roofing material.
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Old Feb 22, 2019 | 10:14 PM
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Maybe try docrebuild.com? https://shop.docrebuild.com/1968late...nd3947934.aspx
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Old Feb 22, 2019 | 11:17 PM
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Willcox's were (are) at least a 95% match. The nylon scrivets accompany and fit the pre-punched affixment holes.
Yes, the originals and correct replacements are reminiscent of a roof shingle.
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Old Feb 23, 2019 | 07:18 AM
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Bought mine from Paragon and they are made from the correct Masticated Rubber but are a little on the glossy side compared to the originals.
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I have an April built 68 with the dust shields attached with staples. I'm looking for a pair of decent used originals to replace mine which are shredded. Please PM me if you have one or two. Rich
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Old Feb 23, 2019 | 10:58 PM
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Hmm. Privately, I cringe at any mental image of the supremely studly C3 having an emasculated-sounding "rubber" (think adolescent wallet) component in its powertrain pouch. Jus sayin'
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Old Feb 23, 2019 | 11:02 PM
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got mine from paragon

look and fit great
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Old Feb 24, 2019 | 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Lakeside49
Hmm. Privately, I cringe at any mental image of the supremely studly C3 having an emasculated-sounding "rubber" (think adolescent wallet) component in its powertrain pouch. Jus sayin'
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Originally Posted by CrossedUp
Bought mine from Paragon and they are made from the correct Masticated Rubber but are a little on the glossy side compared to the originals.
Are you giving your 3x2's some Vitamins there?
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Originally Posted by wadenelson
Are you giving your 3x2's some Vitamins there?
Negative.

The picture was taken just before the first light and cam break-in. I was using the syringe to pre-fill the fuel bowls and pressurize the lines to check for leaks. If interested, you can check out a full description and video in this thread:
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[QUOTE=CrossedUp;1598939088]Negative.

The picture was taken just before the first light and cam break-in. I was using the syringe to pre-fill the fuel bowls and pressurize the lines to check for leaks

Same thing Keith Richards used to say getting his "vitamin" shots...
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