[AJD] 51 B Gauge Color?

[Jim Showers]

Sharp's Antique Tractor Parts in Missouri has them in stock.  They are 
preformed leather.   Their Phone # is 417-933-2253.
    If anyone is interested in a 720 Diesel with wide front, 3 pt, power 
steering I am selling mine It has 2800 hours.  Contact me offlist.
Jim Showers
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Charlie V" <1cdevill at gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 7:23 AM
Subject: Re: [AJD] 51 B Gauge Color?


> That is a good question, Paul.  It might be possible.  It would be as easy
> to make as any other gasket except for the formed dome in the center.  At
> most, it is only 5" x 5" square.  I am guessing to form the dome, it would
> be necessary to thoroughly soak the leather in water, shape it over a mold
> in the to create the dome, then let it dry slowly and naturally so it
> remains flexible.  I do not know much about leather work.  About the only
> times I have tried anything like this was in fitting leather holsters to
> hand guns.  It works there.
>
> Charlie V in WNY
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