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Doghouse gasket
#667042 July 26th 2014 6:31 pm
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i know there isnt any replacement ones available for the mid Dodges, but has anyone found a useful alternative? i need one bad.


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Capn Scurvy #667044 July 26th 2014 7:57 pm
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Try shopping on this site to find something that can be made to work:

http://www.mcmaster.com/#standard-rubber-weatherstripping-strips/=t0ed4i

Not cheap but the product usually arrives very quickly.

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wrcsixeight #667045 July 26th 2014 8:47 pm
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Could you just use a door gasket off a parts vehicle? Or, I have seen people use a piece of hose sliced lengthwise for a body gasket. How bad is yours? Could you just run a bead of black silicone over it and let it dry before reinstalling the dogbox? Or maybe use a some adhesive grey house weatherstripping on the surface it mates to help seal. How about one off a parts chevy or ford? Just trying to think outside the dogbox!



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Capn Scurvy #667073 July 27th 2014 2:10 am
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What about finding a gasket from a newer van in a boneyard, mod it to fit ? Might lay it out in HOT sun to soften it up. . .


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Capn Scurvy #667087 July 27th 2014 8:15 am
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mine came off in pieces when i had my new floorboards welded in. these gaskets are usually stuck down pretty well, so a JY part is most likely not an option. just didnt know if anyone who had restored a mid dodge had found an alternative like GM trunk gasket or the like. i know the later dodges dont fit.


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Capn Scurvy #667088 July 27th 2014 8:29 am
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Jason what about Mill Supply?

http://store.stepvanparts.com/A-DOG-HOUSE-GASKET-STEPVAN.HTM

They have several types.

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Have you tried the local Chrysler dealership parts department? They can do a search of all the Mopar parts warehouses. Part #3739046 Seal U/Body Engine Housing for 1975-77 years. In 1978 the seal changed, not sure if you could use one of them by cutting or shortening. They are glued down, so even if the contour of the gasket is not the same, you still may be able to make it fit.

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Capn Scurvy #667247 July 29th 2014 7:05 am
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Thanks Catfish. I went with mill supply. I think I may have found what I'm looking for.


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Capn Scurvy #667351 July 30th 2014 12:25 am
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Let us know how it works out and what part number you used.


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