Smugglers box gasket

Classic · Post by **Classic** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 10:18 am

I've looked in the usual places, but to no avail. I'm looking for a new gasket for the smugglers box, or ideas on a suitable replacement.

Thanks in advance

Tony

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 2:51 pm

I can't help, but you need to specify if it's for a L or RHD car

Classic · Post by **Classic** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 6:48 pm

Sorry Nick, it's a RHD car, i think i'll have to go to a rubber place and see what they've got.

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:46 pm

If you want original it is a pretty unique item. I will take a look to see if I have any but it will be another week before I can look.

Alan

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:46 pm

If you want original it is a pretty unique item. I will take a look to see if I have any but it will be another week before I can look.

Alan

912jeff · Post by **912jeff** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:19 pm

Will have a look to see if theone i have to hand in the workshop is spare, if it is, I'll let you know

crisc204 · Post by **crisc204** » Mon Mar 14, 2011 10:51 pm

Lhd gasket is still on the PET at under a tenner, I have to ring Porsche on availability of other bits tomorrow so I'll ask, they can check PCGB and DE. Stock

I'd be tempted to get one and shorten it to suit rhd car should be easy enough to do.
I'll also have a look at work aswell, between us someone will have one floating about

Classic · Post by **Classic** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:26 am

Thanks guys, Porsche here in Oz say that it's NLA and i tried a few of the US sites with no luck.

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Tue Mar 15, 2011 3:16 pm

Hi, I checked and the LHD version is still available from Germany and is the same as RHD bar being longer.
I have ordered one for you as they were only 11 pounds and I have a load of stuff on order so just added it to the order. No worries if not needed as at least we can check it out.

HTH

Alan

Classic · Post by **Classic** » Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:39 pm

Wow, Alan i can't thank you enough please tell me where to send money and beer

Regards

Tony

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Tue Mar 15, 2011 9:01 pm

No problem at all, it should be here in a few days and I will send a pic to make sure it is correct.

Glad to help

Alan

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Fri Mar 18, 2011 8:37 pm

Hi,

This part has arrived at my OPC but I did not find time to pick it up today. I will get it next week and send you a pic.

Thanks

Alan

Classic · Post by **Classic** » Fri Mar 18, 2011 9:27 pm

Thank you again Alan

Tony

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Tue Mar 22, 2011 10:59 pm

Hi Tony,

I manage to pick the smugglers box seal up today and it is the correct seal! In fact now I have seen it I am going to change them on any car we have in that needs it. This is a LHD version but luckily for a RHD car all you need to do is shorten it, it is simply glued together.

Send me an address and I will send it, or I can send the part number and just order one, whatever is easiest for you.

Here are some pics

Thanks

Alan

Classic · Post by **Classic** » Wed Mar 23, 2011 9:27 am

Alan, i can't thank you enough, i've sent you a PM with my details.

My car's just back from paint, and it was the only part in the front that was letting my restoration down.

Tony