Does your rear seat rattle? Check this out...

[CruiserTrash]

Update: Cast some test rubber pieces. They fit, but it ain't easy. Just like the originals, the slip over a metal prong and two wing pieces bend to fit behind some metal rails. These might be stiffer than the original, which is ok - I want them to last. Anyway, I drove to the grocery store and back earlier and the rear seat was dead quiet. That's what we want, right?

The only two issues I have now are that I'm unhappy with the texture of the surface and I need to scale up my molds for quantity They 100% work as intended but aren't up to my standards in the looks department. I'm going to sleep on that before deciding a next step.

 

[klinetime574]

Definitely interested in a set of these!

 

[LazarusTaxa]

Perfect timing, I just replaced my rear seats and realized I need a set.. Count me in.

 

[CruiserTrash]

Definitely interested in a set of these!

I got you Alex. You're on the list.

 

[CruiserTrash]

Update: Got a path to production-quality pieces now. I went through all the bumpers and found two that were aesthetically ok. There were even 8 more beyond what's pictures that I threw away already. I spent a couple hours sanding them by hand - the resin cures extremely hard. I think these two are as close to perfect as I can get.

Next I'll mold these two (what generation am I on anyway???) and cast a bunch of hard resin copies. When I have a handful of those - maybe 10-14 - I'll mold all of them at once so I have a single mold that can produce in quantity. The urethan rubber has a de-mold time of 4 hours, so casting a pair at a time wouldn't be very efficient.

We're getting close. Then I can get back to my new alternator and alt fuse/wiring project. The valves sound like they need adjustment too. Oh, and I gotta drain the gas tank and rebuild the carb on the Pig

 

[CruiserTrash]

Ok, I'm thinking I'll have bumpers ready to ship by the end of the week! Disclaimer: these may cause all the other strange noises your truck makes to become more apparent - I can't be blamed for those!

Price is $20/pair shipped with discounts for quantity orders. Yes, I have that much money and time invested.

Here is a list of everybody who expressed interest. What I need is a PM with your name and address if you're wanting to go ahead. No sweat if you've changed your mind, just drop a comment below so I can scratch your name off the list. Payment method to follow - probably Zelle (no fees) or PayPal.

*If you contacted me on Instagram but NOT here on Mud, keep it to IG - I have two lists going and don't want any overlap.

@Texascruisin
@Ocho77
@NCFJ (x5 - PM and we'll work out a discount)
@bcolvin
@db3
@kirvesmies
@4Cruisers
@cps432
@erics
@mbx118
@curriercp
@aviafx
@ryaneddy16
@ntdb
@ProwlerDriver
@klinetime574
@LazarusTaxa

 

[kirvesmies]

@CruiserTrash , thanks , but i'm good. the rattle in my seat wouldn't be solved with your fine product

 

[CruiserTrash]

@CruiserTrash , thanks , but i'm good. the rattle in my seat wouldn't be solved with your fine product

One of my posts comes loose at the seat back every few weeks, so I know how you feel. It's a whole other issue I'm trying to figure out.

 

[kirvesmies]

One of my posts comes loose at the seat back every few weeks, so I know how you feel. It's a whole other issue I'm trying to figure out.

hahaha, you missed the pun

 

[CruiserTrash]

hahaha, you missed the pun

Excellent joke, 10/10 sir.

 

[Pantingfish]

Put me on the list please! Would love to buy a pair

 

[CruiserTrash]

Put me on the list please! Would love to buy a pair

PM me your name and address, then watch this thread - I will post PayPal info either here or via PM.

 

[DrRock]

Please add me as well for one set.

cheers, James

 

[POTATO LAUNCHER]

Excellent solution to a common problem. I scored a couple from Classic Cruisers on the way to SAS 3. Installed them and forgot about it.
Always good to see the small things that make a huge difference become available.

 

[red66toy]

In for a set! Nice work!!

 

[CruiserTrash]

Excellent solution to a common problem. I scored a couple from Classic Cruisers on the way to SAS 3. Installed them and forgot about it.
Always good to see the small things that make a huge difference become available.

Thanks! I found two at Classic Cruisers on the way home from SAS5 this year

I had seen a photo of one back in the late winter/early spring and it kept nagging at me: "What the hell WAS that thing? Did Toyota put them there or is a random piece of rubber a guy found? Why doesn't the post fit the latch space? I can't find a single other picture of them...."

A couple 60s have popped up at local junkyards this summer and I found one each from those. I have a total of 4 originals (is that a world record?), and 3 of them are pretty rough.

 

[Spook50]

I definitely would like a pair. Can PP money to you this Friday (as long as my disability from the VA posts).

 

[CruiserTrash]

1st commercial batch of the final urethane rubber pieces poured. It looks pretty messy because this stuff has a 6 minute pot life - gotta pour quick.

I've got that 2nd mold ready for more in about 15 minutes.

Thanks for the patience y'all.

 

[HemiAlex]

Can’t wait to see them.

 

[88Retired62]

Been following your thread. An ingenious method of solving a very common issue on these rigs. My commendation goes out to you. If still available, put me down for two sets. Congratulations on your inventive and rewarding effort.