Time to get serious on parts

[Tony WestOZ]

I know I have been through this before to some extent but its time for me to get serious on getting some parts out to OZ for my truck.

Being in Australia there is not much chance of returning items if they are wrong or do not fit, so I am in need of advice from you guys in the US.

The rubber parts that concern me the most are the front window rubber and the vent wing rubbers.

Steele’s seem to offer the best as far as quality and fit go. Prices are more than Roberts and Andy Bernbaum quote but Steele’s seems to be the only one-piece front window rubber like the originals.

There are other rubber parts I need i.e., fender welting and door seal kits but I was thinking of going to Roberts or Bernbaum for these on a cost basis.

I am also after a complete engine gasket kit with a couple of spare head gaskets for the 250 big blocks. 2 or3 carby kits (Ian might be still be after one), oil pump gasket kit and maybe a few other bits.

Other parts might be suspension shackles (I have not checked all of mine yet).

If any one can offer some advice or help on were to get parts that would be great.

As mentioned before these parts need to come to Australia so I cannot afford to be sent the wrong parts. If anyone were able to act as a collecting point to check what is ordered and possible help with shipping it would be of great help. (Don’t worry all monies would be sent in advance)

Thanks for any input

Tony

West OZ

[Byronb3b]

Tony, I have replaced all the the glass rubber in my truck with supplies from Steele, in my opinion the only way to go, more expensive, but top quality and fit. The lower side window guide channel, I relined myself with material from restoration specialties. Byron