Gasket for 47 Plymouth Trunk Lock Cylinder

[kbuhagiar]

Hello Folks,

I am in the process of replacing the trunk lock cylinder on my 47 Plymouth. Unfortunately, the gasket that goes between the lock cylinder and the trunk handle assembly disintegrated upon removal.

I checked my parts stock for possible replacements, but all of my stuff is from mostly mid-60's cars and nothing was even close (they were all too large in circumference).

I checked with Bernboom, and he doesn't have one.

Does anyone know where I could find one of these gaskets? Or if one from another make/model would fit?

If necessary, I will resort to some gasket/seal stock and a very sharp blade, but I'd rather not...

Thanks in advance!

[53_Suburban]

Steele Rubber might have it. I don't have the catalog here at home but they have a lot of early Mopar stuff.

Edited October 9, 2010 by 53_Suburban

[Niel Hoback]

What is the general shape of the gasket? Could you use an "O" ring?

[jd52cranbrook]

Pad, trunk handle and license lamp housing. Molded correct replacement for #938977 & #1149304.

1942: All models

1946-48: All Chrysler and DeSoto; Dodge and Plymouth 2 dr sedan & 3 pass coupe

1949: Plymouth 2 dr sedan & 3 pass coupe

Dont know if you have a two or four door.

40-0391-85.....$ 30.30/ea.

They have pictures on their web site.

After reading more, I don't think thats what your looking for, but they may have it.

https://secure.steelerubber.com/

Edited October 9, 2010 by jd52cranbrook

[kbuhagiar]

What is the general shape of the gasket? Could you use an "O" ring?

Thanks for the suggestion, but it wouldn't work.

The gasket I need is circular, like an o-ring, but the shape is flat, as opposed to an o-ring, which is tubular.

What I need is similar to this:

Thanks again!

[kbuhagiar]

After reading more, I don't think that's what your looking for, but they may have it.

https://secure.steelerubber.com/

Thanks for the info, I had already checked with Steele, they didn't have it.

Just as well as it probably would have cost around thirty bucks!

[james49ply]

try Roberts motor parts in Mass. 978-363-5881 or 800-231-3180

[jd52cranbrook]

Or Restoration Specialties they have a online catalogue

http://www.restorationspecialties.com/catalog.htm