New and Old Rubber Problems: Relay Holders and Weatherstripping. Options

[KingSlug]

So really quick two really rubber problems.

1. Fuse holder rubber is old and no longer holding in their relative positions. Adding to this I’m upgrading to the RD new fuse panel, and the rubber pins push through but they won’t lock it. So rather that RTV or Woodweld them in any ideas to hold them secure in place?

The boy thought about cutting off the rubber pins push through and inserting a trim holder through the fuse panel. I was playing with idea of a screw but that does seem clean. One another question where/how does the metal headlamp relay attach?

2. I replaced the hood weatherstripping a month ago and still have a bit of bow in the hood. Any sure way to get the weatherstripping to conform so I can get the hood gap back that I normally had?

Thanks and Merry Christmas

Jared

[dtmehall]

which hood gasket, front our back. and where did you get it from?

[KingSlug]

I got the frunt and trunk gaskets from 914 Rubber and really like their quality. The bulge originates along the front fenders and puts the gap at the top of the headlights. I’ve thought about weighing it down with some laundry for a month but it’s been on with no weight and it still gaps. It lays in nice and isn’t bad but it’s bothersome to look at.

On the fuse panel and relay socket rubber pins: the string idea was thought of as I have flat waxed string from netting together wiring harnesses for aircraft, but just wanted something clean. The relays actually popped out lowering the fuse panel down. If I cut the rubber pins will be left with a hole through the relay socket. A bolt or screw could work with a large washer the only issue is the nut to hold it down due to the small through hole. This was where the trim piece idea came in.

Something like this to retain the socket: Trim Clips