Zedsabbath Posted February 14, 2012 Share Posted February 14, 2012 Folks I just struggled through my first experience ever at filling out the "sell" form on Ebay to sell a set of hinge boots, geez I hope it gets easier for future listings but the boots sold in about twelve hours under "Buy it Now". You might have seen them there, I did my best with the photo, not easy to photograph black coloured items But what I wanted to say is if members here still need boots , do yourself a favour and continue to PM through Auszcar to get your discount, it's still working that way Btw, all my seconds sold, the ones with small defects that don't affect the fitting or operation of the boots, months ago....but I have one more set here since then, at a much reduced price if anybody wants them Regards, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
az240z Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 pm sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzzzed Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I fitted the one I bought from zedsabbeth and they fit just like bought ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.B. Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I didn't realise that someone was knocking these up! Thanks for digging up this old post. PM sent as well Pete, hoping you are still in the Rubber business! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipz Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 PM sent. Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedsabbath Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Folks, sorry for late photos but here they are of original re-inforcing plate and factory adjustment shims for the hatch hinges. If you have some re-inforcing plates and want to use them chances are they'll be bent and twisted so carefully straighten them back to original shape ensuing that the narrow bottom section provides just enough pressure on the bottom lip of the hinge boot to push it against the opening in the body shell. With a coating of sealant as well, moisture can't get past The factory shims were fitted in between the re-inforcing plate and the hinge, metal to metal both sides, that's important. They would have been made in different thicknesses to get the hatch door gaps around the door to comply with the factory specs and to get the door catch to freely lock. So if your door is not fitting right, it probably needs those shims, should be easy to knock some up after you calculate the adjustment required, then select some steel the same thickness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie P Posted March 31, 2012 Share Posted March 31, 2012 Just received a set of the rubbers from Pete, here in the UK, absolutely superb. Many thanks, Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedsabbath Posted April 20, 2012 Share Posted April 20, 2012 Thanks for your positive testimonial Steve Folks, making of the Hinge Boots will be suspended for a while, I'm planning and organizing a move from my present city location to a rural area and need to concentrate on that till I get set up again to continue making boots plus doing some long overdue work on my Zed. One main problem I must sort out after moving is getting back on line because there's only satellite coverage where I'm going and that means paying for installation so I will be off line altogether in about 1 1/2 months time then back on line about a month after that After I move and settle in, I'll get stuck into making more boots and those other rubber parts as requested in earlier posts Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedsabbath Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Folks Refrain from using Methylated Spirits to clean the hinge boots, testing it has shown that it can spoil the surface of the rubber If you received the Fitting instruction guide paper with your boots, cross out "Methylated Spirits" as a cleaning agent .... use one of the other cleaning agents as described in the Guide Thanks - Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty_Rah Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Are these still being made? Am I able to get a set for my 260z? Scotty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linton Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 they don't fit 260z only the 240. I ordered them at the time and had to send them back, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YosemiteZed Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 They are only for the 2 seaters (240/260) They where never a item part made for the *2+2 hatch as the roof design is different Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty_Rah Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Mine is a 260z 2 seater, so they should fit yeah? I know it has them cause mine are toast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted April 13, 2015 Administrators Share Posted April 13, 2015 @Zedsabbath - are you still making rubber parts for S30z's? I'm wondering if the process you use is anything like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nizm0zed Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Mine is a 260z 2 seater, so they should fit yeah? I know it has them cause mine are toast! They fit perfectly in my '75 260z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter t Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 They are only for the 2 seaters (240/260) They where never a item part made for the *2+2 hatch as the roof design is different Cheers Exactly right as I bought a set for my 2+2 and wouldn't fit. I returned them and money was refunded. Top guy to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabham Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 What did you do for your 2+2 Peter? I am chasing a set for a 2+2. The roof has suffered heavily as a result of their not being there. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedsabbath Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Gav, I've stopped making the boots. An air cavity problem has developed in the moulding process that needs eliminating before I go any further with them. Up until now I've been able to fix any problems fairly quickly and successfully but this latest problem has me really scratching my head. The cavity is appearing in one spot in one of the boots every time and I only have a vague idea what's causing it. I'm work on it but for the time being I've ceased production while I sort it out The moulding process is more complicated than that youtube because these boot moulds have seven segments neatly fitting together like an old Roman stone wall. It would be impossible to remove the casting (boot) with any less pieces than that, as I found out to my horror when I first began making the boots, lots of rubber was consumed getting the mould design right I'm definitely not selling these boots for 2+2s, I'll tell everyone now and I changed the ebay listing to include "Not for 2+2s" after a refund or two. I wasn't sure and paid the penalty even though the original listing stated: "May fit other Zs" .... Obviously that wasn't accurate enough Pete gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightmaster240z Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 I am up a set when you are back it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brabham Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 After looking at factory drawings and talking to a few people, 2+2s did not have the boots, hope this helps those with 2+2s! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators gav240z Posted April 22, 2015 Administrators Share Posted April 22, 2015 Thanks for the info Pete, with the $AUD vs $USD on the fritz local options are the best! Also your price is more than fair compared to wha I've seen on eBay at $130 USD +. If you make more in future I'll take 2 sets (1 for each Z). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Z Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hi are you back to making these? I would like to buy 2 sets please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Hi are you back to making these? I would like to buy 2 sets please. Try here: http://www.240zrubberparts.com/apps/webstore/products/show/4711291 gav240z 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retro Z Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Thanks for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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