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That could be an option but then again you need a set in good shape because filling digitally the gaps and missing sections from a rotten sample can add up to the cost. There is also the option of using Flexane throwable rubber compound that could be used to fill up and smooth appearance of rotten sections.

Nope. They don’t do soft parts.

Hey. If you are still looking for 410/411 ball joints let me know. As I have some as well as many other parts.

I went ahead and talked to some people in Thailand and Mexico. More or less the same thing. They want big production numbers so, unless we pony up the money for each mold: About 5 k each, they see it as a bad deal. I was watching the other day “Wheeler Dealers” TV show and they use a California company to 3D print some hard plastic small parts, wondering if it would be feasible to print soft ones and as big as window vents rubber pieces. The company name is Goengineer.com and I’m going to call them and see what they can do.

Talked to the guy from Scott's Old Auto Auto Rubber it seems they lost their lease and do business on-line only at scott@scottsoldautorubber.com.au www.scottsoldautorubber.com.au He told me there are several vehicle clubs interested in quarter vent seals and he is actually looking for some manufacturers for those, but because incompetence and/or business closures he is now dealing with some other manufacturers and this process will take about 1 or 2 years, so I guess will have to look into Thailand or Mexico even China to get this going.or wait to see what happens with Scott's.

I've been trying to reach the guy from Vintage Rubber. It seems he is not interested since he has not returned my calls. It seem it was the logical choice since they are located in Cali and it is advertised on their site they have the rubber for 520/521, but even when I mentioned mold cost sharing I haven't gotten an answer. I'm gonna try Scott Rubber from Australia and see about those guys in Thailand selling here on Ebay and I have a possible contact in Mexico. I did not want to explore China as I expected somebody local could be interested, but I understand molds are expensive and it would require two and 410/411's numbers of still running or being restored are not so appealing from the business stand point. I will also contact the guys from Ebay Australia to see if they can stir me in the right direction. Maybe someone else can talk Vintage Rubber into it as I was not succesful trying to: (714)882-0591 VintageRubber 11619 Inwood Dr. Riverside, CA 92503 Thanks.

Mike, Sorry to hear about your health problems. I made initial contact with the people from Vintage Rubber. They where asking me about 410/411 production numbers. More or less they where trying to ascertain how many of this cars are still around. Mostly here in the States but other countries alike. I guess the main question would be how many sedans versus 520/521 pick ups are still around since they already produced molds and rubber for the trucks. In any case I am not qualified to tell them how many sedans are still around. As far as I know there most be some in the West Coast mainly California, Oregon, Washington and I also know there some in Australia and Mexico. Maybe somebody can tell us where this cars are and come up with an estimate of the ones that are still rolling. Like I said before, I want this to make it happen and I help anyway I can. Rightfully you mentioned how important it is the existance of one pristine set of window vent rubbers and I just have a left side that is in bad shape, but maybe it could be a start. I am thinking perhaps they would like to split mold cost or something alike, but they told me they will call me later on (hope they will). As I said I don't think I am the most qualified to sell them the project, and maybe somebody here will jump to the chance to do it and I offer my help, so we can have this done. Thanks and best J.P.

On my RL411 My brake pedal return spring hook just broke and I wanted to make sure both pedals clutch and brake return springs are in the right position. Will somebody please will send me a picture of the right setup? Thanks. JP

On my RL411 My brake pedal return spring hook just broke and I wanted to make sure both pedals clutch and brake return springs are in the right position. Will somebody please will send me a picture of the right setup? Thanks. JP

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Thanks Ken! JP

Mike, This is JP from Houston I read your old posting about 411 wing window rubber seals and I am trying to revive it to find a solution. Mine are shot and I've been considering several alternatives: Using black silicone caulking been the crudest; another one is using Flexane throwable. I also ordered some 520/521 rubbers from Australia thinking they where a close match, and I am under the impression they are not longer, but shorter (I know you said the oposite, but I use my 521 set and I have to strech it to fit) and could be made to work as you pointed out somewhere, but again not in a full functional way, so I was pondering instead the manufacture of this by some company like Vintage Rubber who appear already making them for the 520/521. Since you mentioned you have an original set I just wonder if you are interested in making this happen. I will fund the project and provide support to make this happen. Please let me know if you are interested, since Vintage rubber is in California it would be easier for you to talk to them and smooth any wrinkles out and see if they are on the level. I do have an extra vent and my pair of 520/521's if that helps. Regards, JP

I need the vent window weatherstripping for my 411 and I hear that maybe 520 or 521 would fit. Could somebody confirm this? If not are there any other options. I was thinking of using Flexane rubber compound to repair the old ones, but they are really shot, so it would really look bad. Thanks in advance for your help.

So how much? Cracks? Leaks? Pictures? I'm in Houston Shipping USPs to 77082? ieshouston@yahoo.com for pics. You Paypal or MO or what?

I'm interested in your manifold. Do you still have it?