Mark Gregory Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I need a driver side reproduction rubber spring damper . I understand that the 1932 Dodges used the same part and some were reproduced recently . Any lead or contact would be appreciated . Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Do you have a picture of the part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Do you have a picture of the part?Here is the part needed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks John, I am not familiar with the newer cars. If I had a good sample I may be able to make a mold for them. It appears to be symmetrical, are left and rights the same? Mark, I recently started making the firewall grommets for the fuel line and speedo cable for '32's if you need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wolfe Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I bought new ones from Steele Rubber. They aren't cheap, when I bought my car it had pc's of an old tire stuffed in the casting!Steele has an online site and they were the only place I found these when I was restoring our car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Wolfe Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Forgot to say that if one is bad, then all are probably hard and should be checked. They are not all the same from front to back. Several cars used them from what I've been told. I have 1930 Chryslers and they used them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregory Posted January 4, 2015 Author Share Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks for posting the pictures for me John . I checked Steele Rubber before doing this post and could only find coil spring rubber parts . I was told that this piece was already made by a few car clubs a few years ago and I am trying to find it . If nearchoclateown can make one would it not need to be made from a very hard rubber ? The most that would be needed would be around 12 pieces maybe . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintchry Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Mark, Check out part number 40-0070-32 Cushions in the Steele Catalog. I think this is what you need. Tom is right - they are pricey, but very expensive to reproduce and Tim is also right about the fact they are not all the same. Rob hattiesgarage@comcast.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Has anyone ever experimented with two component compounds that make hard rubber molds for a project such as dampers ?I've always wondered if a composite compound would work for DIY projects in regards to bushings, grommets, etc.. I don't see why a guy couldn't make his own molds for these types of things but then again it may not be practical. I know the kits range from $50-$150 depending on the amount needed.Any thoughts ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I made some spring bumpers for a 29 Plymouth I restored years ago and it worked pretty well. They still looked new 30 years later. They make a primer that bonds the rubber to metal and I had to make a rather intricate mold to get everything to work, but it can be done. I'm not sure how it would work in applications where a lot of stress is involved, like the "Floating Power" motor mounts on my 32 dodge DL. Tom Hanniford of Then and Now Auto remanufactured mine and did an excellent job. He vulcanizes the rubber to the metal parts under high heat and pressure. I would have spent almost as much buying the rubber compounds as he charged me for the work. For small stuff - firewall grommets, spring bumpers, it works fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylormade Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 I need a driver side reproduction rubber spring damper . I understand that the 1932 Dodges used the same part and some were reproduced recently . Any lead or contact would be appreciated . ThanksThe 32 Dodge DL uses an entirely different setup. It looks like this:It uses springs rather than rubber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Mark, Check out part number 40-0070-32 Cushions in the Steele Catalog. I think this is what you need. Tom is right - they are pricey, but very expensive to reproduce and Tim is also right about the fact they are not all the same. Rob hattiesgarage@comcast.netRob, that numbers doesn't come up in a search. What am I doing wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nearchoclatetown Posted January 4, 2015 Share Posted January 4, 2015 Taylormade, i sent you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted January 5, 2015 Share Posted January 5, 2015 Rob, that numbers doesn't come up in a search. What am I doing wrong?I could not get it to show up, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gregory Posted January 5, 2015 Author Share Posted January 5, 2015 I found the following at Steele that looks close to what I have . I am going to take some measurements and compare . Thanks everyone for your input and help . Item 11-0015-33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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