Grommets

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edited November -1 in HUDSON
I am missing two grommets on the firewall of my 52 Commodore 8. One is for the wiper cable and the other is for the hood release cable. I found two new grommets which fit the hole in the firewall but the hole for the cable is too large.

I could not find these grommets in the K-gap catalog. Does anyone have them, or know where to purchase them.

I was downloading some pictures from my camera and I found two pictures of the Western Reserve Meet in April. We had a good turn out member-wise but weather in West. PA in April can be Iffy, so the Hudsons were limited. This was also an excuse to see if I remembered how to post on this forum


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  • If someone took the time (NOT ME) LOL and had all the grommets for my 29 Hudson I would send the money right now for the complete set. I am sure it would stop all that hot air from blowing threw the fire wall. When I go to a swap meet, Auto parts store I look at them and say, I wonder if that one will fit and don't buy any. Think about maybe offering this for us Hudson people Kgap. It may pay off ? Thanks, Ron
  • 50C8DAN
    50C8DAN Senior Contributor
    YOu might try Metro Rubber Products (http://www.metrommp.com), they have a lot of different grommets for various makes.
  • I am missing two grommets on the firewall of my 52 Commodore 8. One is for the wiper cable and the other is for the hood release cable. I found two new grommets which fit the hole in the firewall but the hole for the cable is too large.



    I could not find these grommets in the K-gap catalog. Does anyone have them, or know where to purchase them.



    I was downloading some pictures from my camera and I found two pictures of the Western Reserve Meet in April. We had a good turn out member-wise but weather in West. PA in April can be Iffy, so the Hudsons were limited. This was also an excuse to see if I remembered how to post on this forum



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    I recently bought a large box of grommets of various sizes from Harbor Freight... 180 piece 1/4 through 1 inch size. Cost around $5.00



    http://www.harborfreight.com/
  • Walt-LA
    Walt-LA Senior Contributor
    Try Restoration Specialties <www.restorationspecialties.com> They have a good assortment, not particular for Hudson. But can buy different groove diameters and widths for sheet metal of varying thicknesses. Walt-LA
  • www.westernrubber.com Looks like you can order any size you need here. I just found this and have not ordered anything yet but I am going to. Thanks Ron
  • dave s
    dave s Senior Contributor, Moderator
    Pat,

    Next time you are at my garage, I have bag with several hundred assorted grommets. You should find what you need.
  • dave s wrote:
    Pat,
    Next time you are at my garage, I have bag with several hundred assorted grommets. You should find what you need.
    Thanks Dave. Hopefully in the next couple of weeks depending on work schedule.
  • dave s
    dave s Senior Contributor, Moderator
    I like the picture showing my truck beside my old 1941 C8 sedan and Ken's 49. Can you bring it, so I can scan it? Thanks
  • a bood homemade grommet for cables, GET AN OLD VALVE STEM OR A NEW ONE FOR THE TUBLESS TIRe and cut the long end off punch thru the hole in firewall, center can be enlarged to accommadate wireing or cables. looks good , works good and is a cheap fix BILL ALBRIGHT
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