Rear Reflector Question??

Tedredamphi

Platinum Subscriber
:032: Is there supposed to be a rubber gasket between the rear reflectors and the body? If so, does anybody have a part number? I can't find the reflector in the parts manual let alone a gasket.
Thanks,
Ted Matthews
 

jfriese

Active Member
Hi Ted,

It was an Amphicar oversight not to have some form of gasket there since water is held behind the reflector, which rusts the reflector and the back of the car. What I did was use a rather thick rubber washer behind the reflector so that the reflector is spaced out about 3/32" from the body. That way water that gets in there will simply run out and not cause a problem. Also the flat rubber washer (available at most any hardware store) acts as a seal for the mounting shaft. It works well. I've used that system for over 6 years now with no problem.

John Friese
67 Whie
67 Red
 
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