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howzzzit · 01-14-2023, 03:13 PM

Anyone know where to buy decent gaskets for 72 c10 tail lights and backup lights? The gaskets from LMC are paper thin and useless. The originals were 3 times thicker, but of course destroyed when removing the lenses.

**Accelo** · 01-14-2023, 04:47 PM

I ran into the same issue. The little spacer studs on the back of the lens would bottom out before the gaskets touched. I did find another vendor that fit correctly. I ordered them from UNITED PACIFIC INDUSTRIES INC. (upcarparts.com) Not my usual vendor but they had the gaskets for $3.09 each in Apr of 2021. $3.79 today.
Search for the 110215 part number. Their search function isn't very well designed.
Cheers

howzzzit · 01-14-2023, 08:45 PM

Thanks I see them. Ordered a set from Holley on Ebay. 2 Holley hits on the same gasket. Both 3.95, but one is free shipping and the other is 10.50 shipping. I somehow ended up with 4 LMC versions. I may have to double them. Wonder why they put the nubs on the lenses? They would fit flush and seat with any gasket if they weren't there?

**Grumpy old man** · 01-14-2023, 10:28 PM

These work .

https://www.ebay.com/itm/184952693771

howzzzit · 01-15-2023, 01:30 AM

Thanks Grumpy. These look nice and thick. I'll save to my favorites in case the ones I ordered from ebay turn out to be junk.

**Accelo** · 01-15-2023, 02:21 AM

The nubs were there so you wouldn't over-tighten the lens and crack it.
The ones Grumpy pointed out are made in the USA!

**Old_Truck_Fan** · 01-15-2023, 10:44 AM

I second the United Pacific gaskets; they are much better than LMC. Grumpy's option looks good too. Here's a comparison of LMC (left) and UPI (right).

howzzzit · 01-20-2023, 12:58 AM

Well the gaskets I ordered on Ebay came from Holley. Just as thin and deformed as LMC. I tried 2 gaskets and they're still not enough. Will order from vendor Grumpy suggests.

Checked with Grumpy"s suggestion. 1/16 thick.

howzzzit · 01-27-2023, 01:51 AM

Ended up with gaskets from United. They are 3/16 thick. Very nice.

01-14-2023, 03:13 PM	#1
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 355	Tail light gaskets Anyone know where to buy decent gaskets for 72 c10 tail lights and backup lights? The gaskets from LMC are paper thin and useless. The originals were 3 times thicker, but of course destroyed when removing the lenses. Last edited by howzzzit; 01-14-2023 at 03:48 PM.

01-14-2023, 04:47 PM	#2
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,320	Re: Tail light gaskets I ran into the same issue. The little spacer studs on the back of the lens would bottom out before the gaskets touched. I did find another vendor that fit correctly. I ordered them from UNITED PACIFIC INDUSTRIES INC. (upcarparts.com) Not my usual vendor but they had the gaskets for $3.09 each in Apr of 2021. $3.79 today. Search for the 110215 part number. Their search function isn't very well designed. Cheers Last edited by Accelo; 01-14-2023 at 04:59 PM.

01-14-2023, 08:45 PM	#3
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 355	Re: Tail light gaskets Thanks I see them. Ordered a set from Holley on Ebay. 2 Holley hits on the same gasket. Both 3.95, but one is free shipping and the other is 10.50 shipping. I somehow ended up with 4 LMC versions. I may have to double them. Wonder why they put the nubs on the lenses? They would fit flush and seat with any gasket if they weren't there?

01-14-2023, 10:28 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Tail light gaskets These work . https://www.ebay.com/itm/184952693771 __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

01-15-2023, 01:30 AM	#5
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 355	Re: Tail light gaskets Thanks Grumpy. These look nice and thick. I'll save to my favorites in case the ones I ordered from ebay turn out to be junk.

01-15-2023, 02:21 AM	#6
Accelo Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: washington Posts: 2,320	Re: Tail light gaskets The nubs were there so you wouldn't over-tighten the lens and crack it. The ones Grumpy pointed out are made in the USA!

01-15-2023, 10:44 AM	#7
Old_Truck_Fan Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Columbus,IN Posts: 273	Re: Tail light gaskets I second the United Pacific gaskets; they are much better than LMC. Grumpy's option looks good too. Here's a comparison of LMC (left) and UPI (right). Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB C10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=508675 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 2012 Camaro ZL1

01-20-2023, 12:58 AM	#8
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 355	Re: Tail light gaskets Well the gaskets I ordered on Ebay came from Holley. Just as thin and deformed as LMC. I tried 2 gaskets and they're still not enough. Will order from vendor Grumpy suggests. Checked with Grumpy"s suggestion. 1/16 thick. Last edited by howzzzit; 01-21-2023 at 03:02 PM.

01-27-2023, 01:51 AM	#9
howzzzit Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kalifornia Posts: 355	Re: Tail light gaskets Ended up with gaskets from United. They are 3/16 thick. Very nice.



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