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Good idea, I made mine first because my old one was so bad thought it would Tear apart and I would not have any gasket. I should make another one to see if I can make a better one.

I should make another to see if I can improve on a second one.

Good idea, I made mine before removing the old one. My old one was so bad I thought it would tear apart when removing. I felt then I would have no gasket.😃 That is why I measured and found the closest thing to the measurements I needed.

What did you use to measure and cut?

How did you measure and cut yours?

What I read. Neoprene is popular due to its unique combination of properties and has led to its use in thousands of applications in diverse environments. Neoprene is a polymer that provides moderate oil & gasoline resistance, very good resistance to ozone & sunlight, excellent adhesion to fabric...

I posted this before asking for help. I received a lot of good advice. I even replied to one yesterday but don’t really know how the replies work. I decided to make my own. I found 3/32” thick neoprene 12” x 12” sheet on Amazon for less than $5. My existing gasket measured 3/32” using a...

I decided to make my own. I found 3/32” thick neoprene 12” x 12” sheet on Amazon for less than $5. My existing gasket measured 3/32” using a multimeter. Found that the diameter of a can of soup is just slightly larger than 2.5”. I marked it on the sheet of rubber and cut it using a exacto...

Thank you so just a little larger than 1/16”

I looked at the what thickness?

I am checking with them.

Thank you

Thank you I will for sure check.

After looking at cost of material the one at NPD for $17 including shipping and tax. $4 to $5 more may not be so bad. Won’t have to try and cut my own🙂

Thank you I will do some checking around. Usually see 1/8” smallest in rubber and cork.

The gasket on my 1971 Mach1 pop open gas cap is cracked and flattened. Believe it is the original Looking for a replacement but don’t seem to find any. I think I found one for around $2 but want $15 shipping. I have decided to buy a piece of Nitrite rubber and try and make my own. What is the...

I know tires have been discussed but just wanted to know what the thoughts are on which tire I should get. Which would be the best looking, ride, and durability. Just as info; 71 Mach1 with the original Ford hubcaps and silver rings. Currently have BF Goodrich Radial T/A 225 70 R14’s which I see...

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I understand what everyone is saying and glad no one was hurt. I have owned my car for 6 years so on average all my tires were over 6 years old. Never even thought of checking the age of the tires. In the 6 yrs I have owned I have put on approximately 2200 miles. Average 366 miles a year an have...