Restoration Specialties

Many may know that Restoration Specialties sells a Doghouse gasket for our vans. Well I order this gasket and it isn't the right part. I called the owner and said this won't work for our vans and I owner said go ahead and send it back. There were no problems he gradly said to send it back.

Here is the good part, when I return the gasket I sent a sample of what it should look like. (this was a few weeks ago) Well I called today and talked with the owner and he said he's making a die to extrude the right one now to make the factory gasket. So I told him to not return my payment and send me I'm guessing one of the first ones. I will keep you all updated and I'll post some pic's when I get it.

Cool!

Thats pretty cool of ya G-man.Pretty neat he's gonna go back and run it all over again.

Cool! I like service like that... hard to find!

I think it just smart business, there a market for something that needs filling.

I think it just smart business, there a market for something that needs filling.[i]

And something 100% accurate to boot !

I could be mistaken but I think I was told that the seal from a Chevy S-10 door works good on the Chevy doghouse lid. When I bought my doghouse from Tom in Indy he told me about it but I could be mistaken on the exact vehicle since it's been a while.

I believe I just ordered a gasket from them...think it was 715 or something like that. Guess I got the wrong one as well.....

That's awesome! Wonder if they'll make one for the Dodges. One thing the Dodge folks don't have being made is the wing winder gaskets.

[b][i]Update: gave them a call today and he was picking up the die today and I should see the gasket in a little while. I will post a picture of the new part when I get it.[b][i]

Thanks for the update Gman. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.

G-Man wrote:[b][i]Update: gave them a call today and he was picking up the die today and I should see the gasket in a little while. I will post a picture of the new part when I get it.[b][i]

Excellent...my order has been late...hope that's the reason.

Scott wrote:So how much, part number, and where do I order?

GOOD QUESTION.........and may I add how about a pic of it installed. ( any reason to cop a pic right?..... )

And I'm guessing this fits 2nd gen also?

THANKS

I too would like to see this gasket in place on the doghouse. I'm sure I've never seen a stock one. My old van always had a piece of sticky back foam that would fall off in a month or so!

I've already bought the S-10 rubber that snaps on the bottom of the doghouse, but I'd like to compare.

My arrived while I was out of town. Came home and test fit it this morning...excellent. Hate to glue it just yet, as I have some painting yet to come. Would contact cement make a fair temporary holding medium?

Thought I'd update this thread as I just ordered a replacement doghouse gasket from Restoration Specialties:

Part #: E715
Cost: $2.50/foot

Here's a picture of the old gasket next to the new one: http://goo.gl/LIFqKN

Can anyone recommend a glue to use?

You would want to use super weatherstrip adhesive. There is a few different companys that make it.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_27?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=super%20weatherstrip%20adhesive&sprefix=super+weatherstrip+adhesive%2Caps%2C274

Thanks GMman!

3M brand is best!! they make a yellow & a black tube. read instructions!!!!!!!!!!! yellow tube was # 8001 -yet may have changed?? When u install - use tape also to hold till dry!!