FE-FC Holden Discussion Forum

I have just got the indicator housings back from the platers, a NOS pair of lenses (thanks RobJ).

Now what do I do?
I have about 7 housings that I had been hoarding and none really seem to have any good internals. The best ones only have one wire coming out the back. Is there a repro, replacement or modification that I can use?

When bolting the chrome to the body, is there a gasket or a recommended trick? I can see it chipping the paint. Maybe a bead of silicone?

Stinky, Re the re-fitting: When I re-fitted mine I went to a rubber shop, (no not the chemist) where they re-do door rubbers & the like. I got a channel rubber, sold by the metre, & did the headlight surrounds as well as the blinker bodies, just take the blinker body with you to ensure you get a snug fitting profile. Also, Clark Rubber may have it.
Gary

There is a factory gasket rubber to go behind the chrome body which lets you bolt the chrome up gently against the paint.
No repro of the blinker body thet I know of, good s/h ones shouldn't be too hard to find.  English cars had the same body.
Ken

Thanks Ken, I quizzed the Rare Spares dude today and he couldn't find a listing for the gasket. He did however explain that there is only one wire to the globe, so the ones I have may not be as trashed as I thought.

Geez, they know how to charge for the shackle hangers though!

Stinky I am also chasing the internails for the front indicator. I only need one. So if anybody can help call me please, Mark 0421 165 351.
Sorry for hijack stinky.

Regards
Sarge

No probs Sarge, I may be able to help you out, I just need some spare time to go through the indicators that I have to see what is what.

Thanks Stink that would be great. Let me know when you have time. No real hurry as Wintersuns not for about 7-8 weeks.

Regards
Sarge

Gaskets. . . again!
Checked with Rares in Melb and there is nothing.
The rubber ones should be OK to make up myself, I would like to know what the third gasket is made of, the one that goes between the plastic lense and the housing.

stinky, this photo may help...it shows all the gaskets
The yellow looking gasket is a plastic one. It fits on top of the large rubber gasket so the lens can be pushed and turned to lock so as not to damage the rubber
(http://photo.starblvd.net/feute/1-5-1-1084388539?m=1&pg=0&ro=4&co=0)

I also have the fitting instructions which may help , let me know if ya want them and i will scan and email you a copy

Gary

Gary if it's not to much trouble I would like a copy if possible, as I am going though the same stage as Glen. Also how thick is the plastic gasket you mentioned.

Regards
Sarge

Sarge..the platic gasket is like a shim 1/2 a mil. The rubber gasket is 4.5mm to 5mm with a u channel at the back. The solid part is 2mm. This is so when you push the indicator into place it has a soft feel and then gives tension so it doesnt come loose (my thoughts only)
I will flick you off a set of instructions
Cheers
Gary

(http://photo.starblvd.net/feute/1-5-2-1084330965?m=1&pg=0&ro=4&co=1&pw=*AA840924657)

Thanks Gary, the one non-rubber gasket that I have was pretty sad and I couldn't make out what it was. Looks like I am missing the larger rubber gaskets though.
No real need for intructions, but thanks, all of the diecast bases I have, have trashed threads or they are heading that way. I will probably end up drilling them out and using nuts and bolts.

I have one or two of the globe holders in good nick and some gaskets as well.  Price is $20 for the lot.

Ken

Gaskets are now sorted, I got some neoprene rubber from Clark Rubber for the two rubber gaskets and some neoprene foam sheet for the other larger gasket, this stuff is slippery so I don't really need the plastic gaskets. A bit of mucking around to cut them by hand, but they are out of sight so they don't have to be perfect.