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[Cook]

Hi all.  I noticed a RestoCountry kit for hatch lid hinges comes with a set of shims.  Having seen that, I have now found one in my stash of bits and pieces.  I didn't know what it was for until now.  My question is, is it common to use these when refitting the lid?

The reason I ask is that my panel shop is having some difficulty lining up the lid and we suspected it is the new rubber which a lot of people have had issues with but maybe the lack of a shim is the culprit.  Thanks all. Cheers Ron

[Cook]

I would also like to know if anyone has used the Better Auto Rubber seal and if they have had success with it, as opposed to the Rares one. Cheers Rojn

[Heath]

The hatch lid rubbers have a very bad reputation - far too thick or not soft enough, I'm not sure

 

The Torana RP&A ones are reputed to be the best ones available. Don't know about "Better Auto Rubber".

Edited by Heath, 19 April 2021 - 01:20 PM.

[Cook]

Thanks Heath.  Yeah I have followed a few threads on this over the time now it's my turn lol.  I don't think ToranaRPA sell them anymore or I have missed it on their web site.  I've just bought the Better Auto Rubber version and will see if that is any better (no pun intended). Cheers Ron

[GMH-01X]

I’ve got the Better Auto Rubber as well Cook, my hatch lid sits a little high at the lower C pillar area

As Heath mentioned ToranaRPA are the hatch seal to use, Muscle Car Parts Australia are ToranaRPA supplier that has stock

https://allmusclecar...hatch-seal.html

Cheers Aaron