Tailgate gasket help

[1930artdeco]

Ok, time to get a gasket for the tail gate on my 57 wagon. There is what is left of the on the tailgate that I am trying to replicate. There is also a thin gasket on the body. So I am not sure if there is supposed to be two gaskets or the flat gasket is added on.

I have two samples from Steele that I am can use:
1) 7/16w X 1/2h
2) 1”w I can trim it down if need be X 5/8”h

The second one pushes out just a smidge. So I think I can use the one gasket for both. Any ideas?

Mike

 

[frank long island]

my guess would be 1 gasket as far as the smush if it doesnt effect lining up the panel it may seal better

 

[Abe Lugo]

Mike. There is a post about this on the 57 Ford forum. I used two of the courier cargo door seals that DC sells.

Also I found that some people add a second rubber piece alpine the edge of the upper gate to get a better water deal.
Also at the bottom edge there is rubber flap. My wagon is missing the holder metal for it so it doesn't have it right now.

 

[Abe Lugo]

Here you go.
https://57fordsforever.com/smf/index.php?topic=9280.msg92884#msg92884

 

[1930artdeco]

Thanks Abe, sometimes I forget where and when I post questions.

Mike

 

[Abe Lugo]

I would recommend to do that extra rubber around the upper lift gate for extra sealing

Since the original style for the gate corners doesn't exist, it's best to lure the extra water away from the gutter corners at the tail.