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Technical Source for big rubber plugs to fill access holes??

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Just Gary, Nov 23, 2017.

  1. The brake mc in my A Tudor is under the metal floor I'm making. I'd like to cut an access hole and cover it with a rubber plug.

    Something like this late '60's Mustang shock access plug, but around 3"x5".
    Anybody know of such a thing?

    mustang plug.jpg
     
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  2. denis4x4
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    Check O’Rielly’s or NAPA. Also Jeep aftermarket accessories
     
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  3. B.A.KING
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    You would be amazed at what ACE hardware has. check them if there is one close.
     
  4. Luke S.
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    Lowes hardware dept. has a bunch of different, weird things also.

    Sent from my SM-G950U using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
     
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  5. the oil soup
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    Maybe eBay or Amazon?
     
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  6. rusty rocket
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    How about the salvage yard. Go out get some Man time and scrounge.
     
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  7. Try McMaster Carr. Or Steele Rubber, some cars had plugs like that in floor pans or the Fords had them for transmission access on the trans tunnel. Try Summit or Scott Drake.
     
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  9. B.A.KING
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    Also, do you have a pick-a-part local? 3 bucks walk the yard.
     
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  10. Grainger ?
     
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  11. Try Jeff at Restoration Specialties, he has lots of odd stuff for our cars.
     
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  12. 64 DODGE 440
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    You could always make a metal plate and attach it with screws.
     
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  13. wvenfield
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    Salvage yards around you still allow you to just scrounge around?
     
  14. I also have had good luck with such things at the hardware store. I am blown away sometimes at what I find at the ACE hardware store up the road from me.
     
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  15. rusty rocket
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    We have one U pull it. And a few will let you go out if the moon and stars are alined that day.
     
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  16. Could be something 3" x 5" may be hard to find in a rubber plug. Maybe think about a metal piece with a rubber gasket and clips or screws that can be opened from the topside.
     
  17. vtx1800
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  18. Adams toy box.com is a BAD source for plugs
     
  19. DDDenny
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    These oval trailer tail light grommets could be made to work with some sort of cover that easily slides in, a little thicker than required but with a little creativity..................might as well give it a try, at $1.19, may be worth a shot.
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    https://www.pacifictrailers.com/products/rubber-grommet-for-oval-trailer-tail-lights-a70gb
     
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  20. ClarkH
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    I actually found a decent assortment at my local neighborhood hardware store, sold individually. Also lots of grommets and plugs on Amazon, sold individually or mixed assortments.
     
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  21. Blue One
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    o_O If it fits in your pocket it's free :D
     
  22. blowby
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    Ha, only two bucks here! I didn't think anything was cheaper in Ca. But the 'environment fee' eats that up. I'm recycling, why do I have to pay extra for that?
     
  23. Thanks, guys!
    Once again the HAMB has the answer.:cool:
     
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  24. Engine man
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    What size hole?;)

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