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Old 07-07-2005, 08:36 AM
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Taillight gaskets

Are there supposed to be a gasket that runs around the edge of the taillights" I just got my car back from the paint shop, and when I put the tail lights back in, there is a big gap around the edges.


If there is one, where can i get them? i have looked in my Year One, and Classic Industries catolog, but see none.
Old 07-07-2005, 08:53 AM
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Old 07-07-2005, 09:03 AM
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No pics, I am at work, and can not post pics. I am talking about the entire edge of the taillights, between the light and the quarter panel, bumper, etc....
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nope, ive ripped off many a taillight from these cars

that gap is always there

you just dont notice it until you get down level with it
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SOmething must be wrong, cause mine is way off. WIll have to find another car to look at I guess.
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Mine has rubber seals located where the white is in this pic...
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That is exactly what i am talking about.


Anyone know where to get this?
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Originally posted by Johnny Blaze
That is exactly what i am talking about.


Anyone know where to get this?
a Junk Yard is the only place i can think of.....
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used but u can clean them up
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oh, i thought you meant above the top of the lights

i noticed a pretty horrid gap there while messing around back there on a couple cars at the junkyard and i briefly thought something was missing

i figured you had the same misconception
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I just picked up a really nice Set of them off of Ebay for about 20 bucks shipped. Worth the price considering they are kinda hard to find
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