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Hotrodpaul
03-08-2007, 03:42 PM
I am looking for 2 extra quarter panel plugs for my 70 Camaro. I believe these use some type of rubber grommet to seal as well. Pics below:

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/Hotrodpaul86/DSCN5470.jpg
Plugs I need

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y86/Hotrodpaul86/DSCN5468.jpg
Missing plugs

Thanks, Paul

SS427
03-08-2007, 05:26 PM
Paul,
Though very hard to find up here in the midwest, check out some of the older bone yards in your area. They were very common on a varity of GM cars in most body styles. I have a few but they are VERY difficult to find where they are not rusted through. They use a redish colored open cell foam gasket ring on the back and the green paint is very close to Cummins Diesel green which can be bought in a spray can. I do see them on ebay from time to time. Sorry I cannot help but I go through lots of these and they don't come easy in up here. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
Rick

mockingbird812
03-08-2007, 05:51 PM
HRPaul,

Is that the original patina on those quarters? Wow, those are dry as a bone! Very nice.

Hotrodpaul
03-08-2007, 09:13 PM
Yes, all original with no rust. I will post some additional shots tonight. This particular car in an LA built Z that spent practically all it's life in Georgia, half in storage. The car also has 49,000 original miles.

Paul

Mr70
04-10-2007, 08:11 PM
Paul
Our local midwest yards still have 1968-73 GM vehicles holding these.
I usually pick them up off the ground,if the body panels themselves aren't still holding them.
I just clean em up,then hit them with a matching hobby color.
I've even found a foam rubber that is perfect gasket material.
The pair on the far left is done.The others are as found.
I can gladly spare you a couple if you still need them.
Rick
http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/plugs67album0001.jpg

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/peterspix_2007/plugs67album0002.jpg

Hotrodpaul
04-10-2007, 08:40 PM
If you could spare a couple that would be fantastic. How much for the done pair? Also, I believe there is a rubber grommet (I think) in between the quarter panel and the Plug. One side is missing these grommets, where would I find these? Thanks Rick.

Paul

Jonesy
04-10-2007, 10:23 PM
Were those used on the trunk drop offs on 69 Camaros?

m22mike
04-11-2007, 01:20 AM
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Were those used on the trunk drop offs on 69 Camaros?

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No, they were rubber plugs.Sorry I do not have a picture of one.

L78steve
04-13-2007, 08:52 PM
MR 70,Would you be willing to divulge the color name and company that makes it and your source for the foam gasket?

Mr70
04-13-2007, 09:08 PM
Sure..The closest color match I found is called Green Sea Opaque made by a company called Delta.
The foam gasket I make is from a 2mm Cocoaish colored foam 12X18 sheet sold at hooby centers.