Re: Novel Idea

From: jaallis (jaallis@ibm.net)
Date: Wed Jun 04 1997 - 23:14:29 EDT


L. J. Morris wrote:
>
> For any of you that may be interested;
>
> I have a little time hear this morning to kill, and I've been meaning to
> post some of these little tidbits to the List.
>
> Tidbit #1: Pickup a small box of self-stick, assorted size, felt
> protective pads at your local hardware store. I put one (about 3/4" dia.)
> on the back of each of the seat belt latches, as in my case I have the
> optional center console, this keeps the latch from housing from creating
> wear marks on the side of the console.
>
> Tidbit #2: Pertains to Club Cabs, using the same felt pads, I placed on at
> each corner of the lid frames for the rear storage boxes to avoid any
> plastic on plastic squeaking. (about 1/2" dia.)
>
> Tidbit #3: Using the same pads, I placed one on the door edge where the
> interior light button contacts the door, I tend to keep my vehicles long
> enough that I have seen rust start at this location due to the plastic
> and/or metal button rubbing the paint off.
>
> There are many other uses for these around the vehicle, use your
> imagination, but I think you folks get the drift.
>
> Next issue, How and What materials to use to seal your tailgate gap, if you
> have a bed cover.
>
> And to all a good afternoon.
> ===================='97 Dakota SLT+=====================
>
> L. John Morris<ljohn@alltel.net>
> !!!!! ... your local *HEMI* owner ...!!!!!
> White/Driftwood/CC/4x4/5.2L/5spd/3.92SG/air by 'Meldrum'
> *Gibson* on the way
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Awhile back I saw in the JC Whitney catalog a rubber sealing kit for
tailgates. I'm waiting on a recent catalog to see if it's still there
as I want to put a shell on and do a walk through.
Jay

 



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